Hyphen Capital

What is Hyphen Capital?

Hyphen Capital is an investment fund that champions the advancement of Asian American entrepreneurs who have traditionally been encouraged to follow a conservative route, but instead are choosing to take bold steps in pursuing their business aspirations.

Leveraging the belief that hard work should translate into successful outcomes, Hyphen Capital seeks to empower founders who are ready to defy the 'bamboo ceiling' and create their own legacy. Recognizing that Asian Americans have been integral in founding some of the world's most recognized companies, like YouTube, LinkedIn, and DoorDash, Hyphen aims to normalize these success stories, rather than view them as exceptions.

With an investment range from $100,000 to $3,000,000 and a sweet spot at $500,000, the fund focuses on seed to Series B stages, including pre-seed investments, and specializes in startups across diverse sectors such as Software, Business Solutions, FinTech, Retail, Entertainment, A.I., Advertising, Cloud Services, Online Social, Consumer, and Women-Focused businesses.

What sets Hyphen Capital apart is not just their financial investment but also the access they provide to an extensive network of successful founders, corporate executives, and professionals. This network offers substantial experience, insight, and resources to assist portfolio companies in achieving success.

Led by veteran Dave Lu, Hyphen Capital embodies a strong commitment to addressing Asian American issues and facilitating community among founders of East and Southeast Asian descent. The Hyphen Network includes prominent figures, such as Katrina Lake, Eric Ly, Jeremy Lin, among others, who invest in and support the next generation of leaders.

What they say:

We are a syndicate supporting entrepreneurship from underrepresented communities.

What we look for: We invest in companies led by AAPI founders.