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Tony Wan

Investor

Head of Platform at Reach Capital

San Francisco, California

Writes $25K – $100K checks · typically $50K

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About

Tony Wan was born in Hong Kong and raised in Los Angeles. He co-built a math game as a startup that he raised capital for and sold to schools, and later worked on the edtech journalism outlet EdSurge. At Reach, he focuses on supporting early-stage founders.

Invests in

EdTech

Experience

  1. Reach CapitalHead of Platformcurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  2. Reach CapitalHead of Investor Contentcurrent2021 — present
  3. EdSurgeCo-Founder, Managing Editor2011 — 2021Burlingame, CA
  4. Luckybird GamesCo-Founder2010 — 2012
  5. Independent InstituteProduction Coordinator2009 — 2011
  6. Stanford UniversityEditor, Stanford Journal of East Asian Affairs2007 — 2009

Skills & more

Operations1Product Management4

Languages Chinese

From Tony's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

Ednition

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tony Wan?
Tony Wan was born in Hong Kong and raised in Los Angeles. He co-built a math game as a startup that he raised capital for and sold to schools, and later worked on the edtech journalism outlet EdSurge. At Reach, he focuses on supporting early-stage founders.
Where does Tony Wan work?
Tony Wan is Head of Platform at Reach Capital.
What does Tony Wan invest in?
Tony Wan invests in EdTech.
What check size does Tony Wan write?
Tony Wan typically writes checks of $25K – $100K.
What companies has Tony Wan invested in?
Investments tracked here include Ednition.
Where did Tony Wan go to school?
Tony Wan studied at Stanford University (Master of Arts, East Asian Studies); UC San Diego (Bachelor of Arts, History (w/ Honors)).

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