Where does Sophie Liao work?

Sophie Liao is Founding Partner at Republic Ventures.

What does Sophie Liao invest in?

Sophie Liao invests in Crypto & Web3, Fintech.

What check size does Sophie Liao write?

Sophie Liao typically writes checks of $25K – $200K.

Where did Sophie Liao go to school?

Sophie Liao studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Stanford Executive Program).

Sophie Liao

Investor

Founding Partner at Republic Ventures · Investor at Oyster Ventures

San Francisco, California

Writes $25K – $200K checks · typically $1.5M

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15 people in our graph share verified history with Sophie — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Brandon FarwellunlockedSophie: together at Rothenberg Ventures (2015–2016)

×5Sophie: together at Rothenberg Ventures

×3Sophie: together at ZBiotics

×2Sophie: together at Bridge Funding Global

About

Sophie Liao, a documentary filmmaker turned VC who founded a fund after a six‑month VR startup exit and is a top‑decile solo GP, backs infrastructure to democratize private investing.

Invests in

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Experience

Republic VenturesFounding Partnercurrent2017 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
Bridge Funding GlobalStrategic Advisor2023 — 2025San Francisco Bay Area
Fantuan 饭团Board Member2020 — 2025Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
ZBioticsBoard Observer2018 — 2025San Francisco Bay Area
Rothenberg VenturesManaging Director2015 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
Eight Solutions Inc.M&A, Entrepreneur In Residence2012 — 2015San Francisco/ Los Angeles/ Vancouver
Cameron Pace GroupInternational Business Development2011 — 2012Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
CCTV & Travel ChannelProducer/ Host2008 — 2011Every continent

Skills & more

Fundraising20Deal Sourcing18Start-ups43Due Diligence2Fundraising1Entrepreneurship9Strategy7

Languages Chinese · English

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Colleagues at Republic Ventures

Jess B

Managing Director, Head of Republic Capital at Republic Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sophie Liao?: Sophie Liao, a documentary filmmaker turned VC who founded a fund after a six‑month VR startup exit and is a top‑decile solo GP, backs infrastructure to democratize private investing.
Where does Sophie Liao work?: Sophie Liao is Founding Partner at Republic Ventures.
What does Sophie Liao invest in?: Sophie Liao invests in Crypto & Web3, Fintech.
What check size does Sophie Liao write?: Sophie Liao typically writes checks of $25K – $200K.
Where did Sophie Liao go to school?: Sophie Liao studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Stanford Executive Program).

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