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Sophie Liao

Ventures | Lifelong learner

United States

Invests in

Stages:

  • Min Investment:

    $100,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $5,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $1,500,000.00

Skills

Fundraising
Deal Sourcing
Start-ups
Due Diligence
Fundraising
Strategy
Entrepreneurship

Work Experience

Republic Venture Fund

2024

  • Founding Partner

    2024

    FinAI - I focus on APIs, tools, and platforms driving [Next-gen Financial System] and [Enterprise AI Adoption]

  • Board Observer

    2018

    Genetically engineered probiotics for a healthier life

  • Board Member

    2020

    Largest Asian food delivery network in North America

  • Strategic Advisor

    2023

    Promoting capital opportunities for high-performing, diverse emerging fund managers

  • Founding Partner

    2017

    Excited to identify and capitalize on industry shifts, starting with Fintech, I invest in 'picks and shovels' to democratize private assets, bridging the wealth gap while ensuring real cash-on-cash returns for LPs. Representative portfolios Republic.com - seed to unicorn, world largest crowdfunding platform ForgeGlobal - seed to IPO, secondary trading platform D/XYZ - seed to IPO, private top100 tech company index fund VC Lab - One stop shop for GP launching venture funds Upside.gg - one stop shop for tokenize real world assets/securities AltoRIA - allowing self directed IRA to invest in alternatives Composer AI - automated trading strategies for all investors ..... 2017 Fund I | 2019 Fund II | 2023 Fund III (rebranded to Republic Venture Fund in 2024)

  • Managing Director

    2015 - 2016

    grateful for every twist and turn I've learned along the way

Eight Solutions Inc.

2011 - 2015

  • M&A, Entrepreneur In Residence

    2011 - 2015

    After attempting to sell our tech portfolios, I ambitiously yet naively ventured into starting a multimedia software company, and lucky enough to sell it in 6 months

2010 - 2011

  • International Market Expansion

    2010 - 2011

    Setting up the U.S/China Joint Venture for James Cameron's 3D Tech company. The challenge with cross-border JV or M&A is translating & merging business cultures.

CCTV & Travel Channel

2008 - 2010

  • Producer/ Host

    2008 - 2010

    Producing documentaries and travel shows around all 7 continents (I know, lucky me)