Tim Shi
InvestorUnicorn founderFounder at Cresta · Scout at Sequoia Capital
San Francisco Bay Area
Writes $25K – $100K checks · typically $50K
FoundedCresta$1.6B
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Founder at Cresta
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tim Shi?
- Scout at Sequoia Capital
- Where does Tim Shi work?
- Tim Shi is Founder of Cresta and Scout at Sequoia Capital.
- What check size does Tim Shi write?
- Tim Shi typically writes checks of $25K – $100K.
- What companies did Tim Shi found?
- Tim Shi founded Cresta.
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