CSC UpShot Ventures

About The Fund

CSC UpShot Ventures is an early-stage venture fund established in 2015 with a focus on seeding technology companies. They leverage a partnership with AngelList to provide seed capital at scale, addressing the needs of founders, investors, and the startup community. The fund specializes in pre-seed, seed, Series A, and Series B investments, aiming to build a new model of venture investing that aligns with their passion for fostering tech innovation. CSC UpShot Ventures is interested in a wide array of industries, including PropTech, FinTech and Financial Services, A.I. and Big Data, HealthTech and Fitness, Cloud Services and Infrastructure, Human Resources, Insurance and InsurTech, Real Estate and Construction, Healthcare and Wellness, Consumer, and UrbanTech. Their investment range starts from a minimum of $100,000 to a maximum of $1,500,000, with a sweet spot of around $500,000 for investments. The firm has a global outlook with a unique position of connecting U.S. technology innovation with capital from Asia, particularly through their representation of China with partners like the CSC Group and Baidu. Ming Yeh, the founder and partner of UpShot Ventures, has a long history of bridging U.S. and Asian markets, supporting Chinese entrepreneurs, and leveraging her technical and operational expertise to add value to investments. The team at CSC UpShot Ventures combines a diverse set of experiences in finance, accounting, operations, and cross-market investments to deliver strategic value to their portfolio companies and investors. With a dedication to innovation- and impact-driven capital allocation, the firm is committed to assisting the growth of groundbreaking ideas in the technology sector.