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Essence Fund

Asia, Guangdong, China, Shenzhen

Description

Essence Fund is engaged in financial management services.

Investor Profile

Essence Fund has backed more than 2 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 50% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, China.
  • Strong thematic focus on Cloud Data Services, Information Technology, Software.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (50%)
  • Series C (50%)

Country Focus

  • United States (50%)
  • China (50%)

Industry Focus

  • Cloud Data Services
  • Information Technology
  • Software
  • Web Development
  • Industrial
  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • Optical Communication
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Essence Fund frequently co-invest with?

Gaingels
North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington
Co-Investments: 1
Howard University
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1
Eastlink Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
Creandum
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 1
Factorial Capital
North America, New York, United States, Brooklyn
Co-Investments: 1
Definition
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Quiet Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Amplify Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
Lux Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Redpoint
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Essence Fund often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
AP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
BS
North America, New York, United States, Brooklyn
Shared Deals: 1
IM
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Philadelphia
Shared Deals: 1
BM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
BM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
BJ
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AN
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
EG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
HH
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Essence Fund?

Afalight

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Afalight is a supplier of new optical modules and optical engines.

IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingOptical Communication
Series CJun 10, 2025
Modal Labs

New York, New York, United States

Modal develops machine learning software to help run code in the cloud.

Cloud Data ServicesInformation TechnologySoftwareWeb Development
Series AOct 10, 2023
Amount Raised: $16,000,000