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Ivy Nguyen

Investor

Partner at GFT Ventures

San Francisco Bay Area

Writes $200K – $15M checks · typically $7M

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About

Ivy Nguyen coined the data moat concept and developed model-market fit, advising deep-tech founders in autonomous driving and advanced manufacturing with technical stack analysis and a strategic, national-level AI focus.

Invests in

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics

Experience

  1. GFT VenturesPartnercurrent2025 — present
  2. Autotech VenturesInvestor2023 — 2025
  3. Toggle IndustriesBoard Director/Advisor2019 — 2023
  4. Blackhorn VenturesAdvisor2021 — 2022
  5. Stellar HealthBoard Observer2020 — 2021
  6. Stealth mode manufacturing startupBoard Observer2020 — 2021
  7. NetradyneBoard Observer2020 — 2021
  8. Deep 6 AIBoard Observer2019 — 2021
  9. Point72 VenturesAI Investor2019 — 2021
  10. Rever, IncBoard Observer2018
  11. OpsaniBoard Observer2018
  12. Constructor.ioBoard Observer2017 — 2018
  13. Zetta Venture PartnersAssociate2017 — 2018
  14. NewGen CapitalInvestor2015 — 2017Palo Alto, CA
  15. Imagine H2OAccelerator Program Manager2013 — 2015

Skills & more

Editing44Research51Community Outreach17Science8Storytelling2Art2Data Analysis13Social Media5Tutoring1Teaching2Nonprofits1Event Planning2
+12 moreEconomicsEntrepreneurshipSustainabilityProject ManagementProgram ManagementStart-upsVenture CapitalManagementAnalysisPublic SpeakingStrategic PlanningStrategy

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Investments

Investor

AmpUpRynse

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Colleagues at GFT Ventures

David Kirk
Senior Advisor at GFT Ventures
Jae Eum
General Partner at GFT Ventures
Jay Eum
Co-Founding Managing Partner of GFT Ventures
Jeff Herbst
Co-Founding Managing Partner of GFT Ventures
Jocelyne Cooke
CFO at GFT Ventures

Network1

Emily KirschScout
Founder and Managing Partner at Powerhouse

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ivy Nguyen?
Ivy Nguyen coined the data moat concept and developed model-market fit, advising deep-tech founders in autonomous driving and advanced manufacturing with technical stack analysis and a strategic, national-level AI focus.
Where does Ivy Nguyen work?
Ivy Nguyen is Partner at GFT Ventures.
What does Ivy Nguyen invest in?
Ivy Nguyen invests in Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Robotics.
What check size does Ivy Nguyen write?
Ivy Nguyen typically writes checks of $200K – $15M.
What companies has Ivy Nguyen invested in?
Investments tracked here include Fieldguide, AmpUp, Rynse.
Where did Ivy Nguyen go to school?
Ivy Nguyen studied at Stanford University (B.S., Chemical Engineering).
Does Ivy Nguyen lead rounds?
Yes — Ivy Nguyen has led 1 tracked investment.

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