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Paul Hsiao - aVenture Research

Paul Hsiao

AddedMar 31, 2024

UpdatedOct 12, 2026

Paul Hsiao

Paul Hsiao

Co-Founder, Pipedreams

Paul Hsiao's Career

Upwork

Paul Hsiao's Co-Investors

Oliver JungCo-invested · Houzz Series C

David SacksCo-invested · Houzz Series C

Don KatzCo-invested · Houzz Series B

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Houzz
Series C · January 2013$35M
Series C · January 2013

Public$168.8MSan Francisco, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Shoreline

Series B$56.9MRedwood City, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Pipedreams

Pre-Seed$10.2MAlameda, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Co-Founder

MasonHub

Series B$21.6MRancho Cucamonga, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Co-Founder

Kidbox

$31.9MNew York City, NY, US

Board Member· Board

Flowspace

Series B$46.4MLos Angeles, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Skyflow

Series B$70MPalo Alto, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Thrive Global

Series C$145.9MNew York City, NY, US

Board Member· Board

Transfix

Series F$169MNew York City, NY, US

Board Member· Board

Zola

Series D$240.8MNew York City, NY, US

Board Member· Board

Roofstock

Investment FirmOakland, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Amos WilnaiCo-invested · Houzz Series B

Gary GinsbergCo-invested · Houzz Series B

Sina AfraCo-invested · Houzz Series Unknown

Sina AfraCo-invested · Houzz Series Unknown

Oren ZeevCo-invested · Houzz Series B

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Upwork reports fourth quarter and full year 2025 resultsUpwork Investor Relations · 2026

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Hayden BrownPresident & CEO

Leela SrinivasanBoard Member

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Global network of top freelancers for critical projects, smart contract platform.

Series A · $12M30

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Miki Racine BerardelliCEO

Haim DabahBoard Member

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Kidpik Corp: A US-based subscription e-commerce company offering kids clothing boxes.

123 Baby BoxIrvine, CA, USBaby Productsest. 2020123 Baby BoxIrvine, CA, US · est. 2020

123 Baby Box: Customized baby product subscriptions supporting early development and local charities.

Pre-Seed · $2.2M5

Everlasting WardrobeNew York, USChildrens Clothingest. 2018Everlasting WardrobeNew York, US · est. 2018

Everlasting Wardrobe: A hassle-free children's clothing subscription service for discerning parents.

Pre-Seed · $150k30

PrimaryNew York City, NY, USKids Clothingest. 2015PrimaryNew York City, NY, US · est. 2015

Primary: Providing quality kids' clothing and a simplified shopping experience for busy parents.

Seed · $54.5M61

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Anurag GuptaFounder & CEO

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System Initiative: Simplifying and automating large-scale infrastructure management across various cloud providers.

Series A · $18M16

OpsBerry AISan Francisco, CA, USWorkflow Automationest. 2023OpsBerry AISan Francisco, CA, US · est. 2023

OpsBerry: AI-driven automation for DevOps/SRE, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability.

Pre-Seed · $1.5M2

unSkriptLos Altos Hills, CA, USCloud OperationsunSkriptLos Altos Hills, CA, US

Intelligent, interactive Cloud Ops Automation Platform for open operations.

Pre-Seed · $3.8M13

Better StackSan Francisco, CA, USDevops Solutionsest. 2021Better StackSan Francisco, CA, US · est. 2021

DevOps solutions provider offering observability tools for efficient software delivery.

Series A · $28.6M17

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Snowball Industries: A portfolio company acquiring and growing profitable HVAC and plumbing firms.

Series A · $6.6M12

Humming HomesNew York City, NY, USHome Servicesest. 2020Humming HomesNew York City, NY, US · est. 2020

Humming Homes: Your ultimate solution for all home service needs and to-do's.

Seed · $10.4M26

HomeXChicago, IL, USHome Servicesest. 2017HomeXChicago, IL, US · est. 2017

HomeX: A pioneering platform simplifying home services, offering trusted solutions for homeowners and providers.

Happy HomeSan Jose, CA, USHome Managementest. 2014Happy HomeSan Jose, CA, US · est. 2014

Happy Home Co. offers affordable, tech-supported personal home management services for homeowners.

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Donny SalazarCo-Founder

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Airhouse: A comprehensive logistics platform for direct-to-consumer ecommerce, enabling swift fulfillment operations.

Series A · $16.5M47

PackDashNaperville, IL, USFulfillment, WarehousingPackDashNaperville, IL, US

PackDash: Your e-commerce warehousing and fulfillment solution, offering rewarding careers and benefits.

Angel · $100k30

ShipfusionChicago, IL, USFulfillment, Logisticsest. 2014ShipfusionChicago, IL, US · est. 2014

Shipfusion: A tech-driven e-commerce fulfillment solution for US and Canadian retailers.

Series D · $40M175

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Ben EachusCo-Founder

Jason HarbertUnknown

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Airhouse: A comprehensive logistics platform for direct-to-consumer ecommerce, enabling swift fulfillment operations.

Series A · $16.5M47

LogicbrokerShelton, CT, USEcommerce, Fulfillmentest. 2010LogicbrokerShelton, CT, US · est. 2010

Logicbroker: Swift, value-driven eCommerce and drop ship fulfillment solutions.

Late Stage Private · $136.6M175

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Goflow: Cloud-based app automating operations for enterprise-level e-commerce retailers.

Series A · $10M23

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E-commerce logistics platform offering inventory management and fast delivery.

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Anshu SharmaCo-Founder

Prakash KhotCo-Founder

Ashu GargBoard Member

Roshmik SahaCo-Founder

George MathewBoard Member

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VGS tokenizes payment credentials and sensitive data so merchants and fintechs avoid holding regulated records.

Series C · $104.9M491

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Lloyd MinorBoard Member

Fred HarmanBoard Member

David AgusBoard Member

Ian ChiuBoard Member

Abby LevyBoard Member

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Series B · $53M39

Leadership at Transfix

Ben NarasinBoard Member

Jonathan SalamaCo-Founder

Paul SethiBoard Member

Drew McElroyBoard Member

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Tope LawaniBoard Member

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Gregor WatsonBoard Member

Craig RobinsonBoard Member

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Brybe MarketplaceLos Angeles, CA, US · est. 2019

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KetchSan Francisco, CA, USData Platformest. 2020

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Ketch: Leading in programmatic privacy, governance, and data security control.

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SkyPoint: A modern cloud-based platform providing data solutions with privacy vault features.

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Basis Theory: A compliant platform for secure, user-friendly data management.

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ThriveStreamsNew York City, NY, USSoftwareest. 2012

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ThriveStreams: Innovating in Positive Technology to empower human potential and wellbeing.

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Thrive SoftwareBaltimore, MD, USSoftware Solutionsest. 2018Thrive SoftwareBaltimore, MD, US · est. 2018

Thrive Software: Developing efficient, impactful software solutions, founded by innovative leaders.

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Series F · $658.9M1.5k

uShipAustin, TX, USLogistics, Transportationest. 2003

uShipAustin, TX, US · est. 2003

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Series D · $69.7M237

FR8StarOakland, CA, USFreight Tracking, Logisticsest. 2015FR8StarOakland, CA, US · est. 2015

Cloud-based marketplace for real-time freight tracking, enhancing efficiency and transparency.

Series A · $8.5M11

TrellaCairo, Cairo Governorate, EGFreight Logisticsest. 2019TrellaCairo, Cairo Governorate, EG · est. 2019

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Series A · $72.5M358

The Knot WorldwideChevy Chase, MD, USPregnancy Resources, Wedding Planningest. 1996

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LoverlyNew York City, NY, USMedia, Wedding Planningest. 2012LoverlyNew York City, NY, US · est. 2012

Loverly: Your online platform and newsletter for savvy, dream wedding planning.

Series A · $7M13

WeddilyLaguna Beach, CA, USWedding Planningest. 2020WeddilyLaguna Beach, CA, US · est. 2020

Weddily: Your one-stop online marketplace for planning and booking the perfect wedding.

Pre-Seed · $645k30

Opencasa

Miami, FL, US

est. 2018

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Opencasa: A tech-driven US real estate firm leveraging data analytics for targeted property investment.

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OwnifySan Francisco, CA, USest. 2022OwnifySan Francisco, CA, US · est. 2022

Ownify, a San Francisco-based financial firm, simplifies homeownership and real estate investing through fractional ownership.

Investment Firm6