Sophie Liao
InvestorInvestor at Oyster Ventures
San Francisco, California
Writes $25K – $200K checks · typically $1.5M
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
Education
- Stanford University Graduate School of BusinessStanford Executive Program
Skills & more
Fundraising20Deal Sourcing18Start-ups43Due Diligence2Fundraising1Entrepreneurship9Strategy7
Languages Chinese · English
From Sophie's professional profile.
Colleagues at Oyster Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Sophie Liao work?
- Sophie Liao is Investor at Oyster 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.
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