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About
Co-founder of Collar, an AI agent for investment deal teams that automates the deal funnel — sourcing deals against a firm's thesis, processing datarooms, running due diligence, and drafting financial models, memos, and investment committee reports while leaving the final investment decision to the user.
Founder at CollarYC F26
Intro paths
Jamie went through Y Combinator (Fall 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Grey Baker, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Collar's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
In turn, Jamie can intro founders to Collar's investors below.
Collar's investors · 2
Co-founders at Collar

Experience
- Collar (YC F26)Co-Foundercurrent2026 — present
- Openspace CapitalChief of Staffcurrent2026 — present
- YouthTechSGChief Development Officer / COO2023 — 2026
- U.S. Department of StateFellow2025United States
- McKinsey & CompanyStudent Consultant2024 — 2025Singapore
- EmpathlyCo-Founder2022 — 2023
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jamie Yau?
- Co-founder of Collar, an AI agent for investment deal teams that automates the deal funnel — sourcing deals against a firm's thesis, processing datarooms, running due diligence, and drafting financial models, memos, and investment committee reports while leaving the final investment decision to the user.
- Where does Jamie Yau work?
- Jamie Yau is Founder of Collar.
- What companies did Jamie Yau found?
- Jamie Yau founded Collar.
- Where did Jamie Yau go to school?
- Jamie Yau studied at Y Combinator (F26); Singapore Management University (Bachelor's degree, Integrative Studies); Singapore Polytechnic (High School Diploma).
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Shared employers
Also worked at Collar (YC F26)1
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