Ying-Ying Huang

Principal

2022

• Preseed stage investments • HEARTFELT_ (previously APX) supports and partners with most ambitious preseed startups from Europe and European founders abroad, often as their first investor • Led investments in: Synergi (climate), Infrared (climate), Pickler (climate), Aide (health), Ambr (health), Punto (health), Inspectle (food), AgStacked (agri/food), Matau (AI), Prompt Studio (AI), Asker (HR), Genie (dev tool) and more

Head of Finance

2022 - 2024

• Fund setup/admin, finance ops and portfolio intelligence • Engagement and nice-looking sheets for HEARTFELT_ and APX LPs

Member

2019

Mentor

2021 - 2023

Senior Associate

2021 - 2022

• Preseed stage investments • Led investments in: No Ordinary Scent (D2C), Compular (climate), Ablemind (health), Introist (HR), Spindl (fintech) and more • Portfolio engagements: Oterlu (AI, acquired by Reddit), Scrintal (future of work)

Investment Manager

2019 - 2021

• Series A / B stage investments • Led investments in: Varjo (VR/AR), Challengermode (esports), Iotcomms (telecom) • Strategic partnerships: health tech, smart home, entertainment and data insights • Other portfolio companies: Aporeto (acquired by Palo Alto Networks), Volterra (acquired by F5 Networks), Swappie

VC Investment & Partnership

2016 - 2019

• Preseed / seed stage fintech investments • Investments and portfolio engagements: Capcito (acquired by Fortnox), Credit Kudos (acquired by Apple), Gimi, Leeroy, Paydrive (exit), Swiftcourt, Zignsec (exit) and more • Partnership management: Mastercard Lighthouse Program with major bank partners SEB, Swedbank, DNB and Danske Bank

Marketing & Public Relations

2014 - 2015

• Client coverage: automotive industry • Had some fun launching a few SUVs and Mustang S550 for Ford Motor

Audit Advisory

2014 - 2014

• Client coverage: financial service industry