Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Businesses Solutions • Consumer |
Stages | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $10,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,000,000 |
XVC is a venture capital firm that specializes in sourcing visionary entrepreneurs and building partnerships to maximize their success through capital, experience, network, and a global vision. With a lean organization focused on big ideas, they typically invest between $1 million and $30 million per company. XVC targets companies that enjoy network effects or economies of scale, like Microsoft and Taobao, as well as applications that produce actionable data to enhance user experience and performance, such as Google. They also invest in self-reinforcing brands like MIT and Stanford University, as these entities attract talent that bolsters their brand over time. XVC looks to create long-term value in structural changes by working with entrepreneurs who have extraordinary vision and leadership. XVC's team comprises partners with diverse backgrounds, including Boyu Hu with a track record in singling out early-stage 'big ideas', and Leo Lu who brings a passion for technology's potential to improve the world. Rickey Yao, with his experience at prominent venture capital and private equity firms, prioritizes hands-on support for portfolio growth. Neil exemplifies the commitment to innovation and reconstruction as a value creation path while operating partner Neo Yang balances rationality and passion for working with dedicated professionals. XVC also offers testimonials from their portfolio companies praising their deep understanding of industry trends, agile and pragmatic support, and commitment as a genuine partner. The team's entrepreneurial spirit translates into strategic insights and practical help that has aided many startups in facing challenges and achieving growth. XVC operates with a specific investment thesis that focuses on supporting solutions in the Business Solutions and Consumer sectors, and they aim to be responsive and efficient to inspire and support their portfolio companies through strategic and difficult times. The partners' deep involvement with their portfolio enterprises is indicative of their hands-on approach and alignment with the growth and success of the businesses they invest in.