What check size does Howard Xu write?

Howard Xu typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Where did Howard Xu go to school?

Howard Xu studied at The Johns Hopkins University (Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical Engineering & Economics; AKPsi); Oregon Episcopal School (Basketball, Fencing, Jazz Ensemble).

Howard Xu

Former VC Investor at Insight Partners

New York, New York

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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Experience

Third EyeInvestorcurrent2026 — presentNew York, New York, United States
Syncracy CapitalPartner2024 — 2026New York, New York, United States
Ancient8Advisor2023 — 2025
Ancient8Cofounder2021 — 2023
Butter TechnologiesCofounder (Acquired by GrubMarket)2020 — 2021
TCVInvestor2019 — 2021New York City Metropolitan Area
Insight PartnersVC Investor2018 — 2019New York City Metropolitan Area
ZhenFund 真格基金VC Investor Intern2017San Francisco Bay Area

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Languages Chinese · English

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Andrew Piscione

Angel investor

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Howard Xu?: Investor
What check size does Howard Xu write?: Howard Xu typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Howard Xu go to school?: Howard Xu studied at The Johns Hopkins University (Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical Engineering & Economics; AKPsi); Oregon Episcopal School (Basketball, Fencing, Jazz Ensemble).

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Shared employers

Also worked at Butter Technologies1

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Also worked at Insight Partners329

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Also worked at ZhenFund 真格基金24

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