Silicon Ventures

About The Fund

Silicon Ventures is an investment fund focusing on fostering innovation and growth within the technology and consumer sectors. Their expertise spans several domains including Software (Web Marketplace Saas), Business Solutions, Retail and E-Commerce, A.I. and Big Data, DeepTech, and Online Social platforms. As a firm, they primarily engage in Seed to Series B funding rounds, aiming to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs who are building transformative enterprises. Silicon Ventures offers extensive support to its portfolio companies, benefitting from the leadership of Liza Wang, a tech investor and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience, including her past role as general partner at Long Venture Partners. Under her guidance, the fund targets investments with a minimum of $100,000, a maximum of $5,000,000, with a sweet spot around $1,500,000. The team at Silicon Ventures is rounded out by individuals like Michael I. Jordan, a distinguished professor and advisor whose expertise enhances the fund's knowledge base, particularly in the realms of computational, statistical, cognitive, and biological sciences. The analyst role is held by Aayush Patel, whose background in product and engineering within high-tech sectors aligns with Silicon Ventures' investment thesis. The fund has an established track record of successful investments, with a historic return of 15x from managing the family's investment fund, showcasing their ability to identify and nurture high-potential opportunities within their fields of interest.