Jeremy Yap
Description
Jeremy Yap is a prominent full-time angel investor operating out of San Francisco, with a notable background that includes a tenure at Google. Originally from Singapore, Yap has established himself as a globally-minded investor, actively deploying capital across diverse geographies including the United States, Canada, Europe, and Israel. His transition to full-time angel investing underscores a deep commitment to supporting nascent companies and leveraging his extensive network and operational experience from the tech giant.
Yap primarily focuses on early-stage opportunities, with a strong emphasis on Pre-Seed and Seed rounds. His investment thesis appears to gravitate towards B2B SaaS, developer tools, and fintech, as evidenced by his portfolio companies such as Pillar, Silo, and Finch. This strategic focus allows him to back innovative solutions that address critical business needs and leverage emerging technologies. His active participation in the ecosystem is reflected in his substantial portfolio.
As an active and dedicated angel, Jeremy Yap typically writes first checks ranging from $25,000 to $100,000, providing crucial early capital to promising startups. His investment activity is significant, with Crunchbase reporting 32 investments to date. This extensive portfolio highlights his consistent engagement in the venture landscape. Furthermore, his track record includes 3 successful exits, demonstrating his ability to identify and support companies that achieve favorable outcomes. Yap's approach combines strategic sector focus with a broad geographic reach, making him a valuable early-stage partner for founders worldwide.
Investor Profile
Jeremy Yap has backed more than 77 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 17 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Angel rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology.
- Typical check size: $25K – $100K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (66%)
- Pre Seed (19%)
- Angel (8%)
- Series A (4%)
- Grant (1%)
- Series Unknown (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (43%)
- United Kingdom (26%)
- Germany (6%)
- Sweden (6%)
- France (4%)
- Finland (4%)
- Denmark (3%)
- Israel (3%)
- Canada (1%)
- Hong Kong (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Machine Learning
- Apps
- Saas
- Health Care
- Mobile
- Analytics
- Internet
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