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Stephen Deng

Investor

Co-Founder and Partner at DFS Lab

United States

Writes $50K – $1M checks

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About

Stephen Deng combines seed investing and hands-on prototyping, using a systems-level, shared-infrastructure approach shaped by China and Indonesia field work to back African digital commerce and fintech founders.

Invests in

AgTechE-commerceFintechFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplaces

Experience

  1. DFSCo-Founder & General Partnercurrent2016 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationAssociate Program Officer2015 — 2016Greater Seattle Area
  3. Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationInnovation and Research Intern2014Greater Seattle Area
  4. LitiNomicsAssociate2009 — 2013Mountain View, CA
  5. TOMSSummer Intern2007Santa Monica, CA

Skills & more

ValuationManagement ConsultingFinancial ModelingMobile TechnologyDue DiligenceStrategyEconomicsData AnalysisEconometricsBusiness StrategyQuantitative AnalyticsResearch
+7 moreConsultingStrategic PlanningMicrosoft ExcelStataPowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Office

Languages English · Mandarin Chinese

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Colleagues at DFS Lab

Guang Zao Deng
General Partner at DFS Lab
Jake Kendall
Founder and Director at DFS Lab
Richard Thoms
Executive Officer at DFS Lab

Frequently asked questions

Who is Stephen Deng?
Stephen Deng combines seed investing and hands-on prototyping, using a systems-level, shared-infrastructure approach shaped by China and Indonesia field work to back African digital commerce and fintech founders.
Where does Stephen Deng work?
Stephen Deng is Co-Founder and Partner at DFS Lab.
What does Stephen Deng invest in?
Stephen Deng invests in AgTech, E-commerce, Fintech, FoodTech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces.
What check size does Stephen Deng write?
Stephen Deng typically writes checks of $50K – $1M.
Where did Stephen Deng go to school?
Stephen Deng studied at University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); University of California, Berkeley (B.A., Economics).

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Also worked at LitiNomics1

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