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Howard Xu

Angel Investor

New York, New York

Overview 

Howard Xu is a New York-based investor and builder in Web3 technologies, with a background that includes roles at prominent firms such as TCV, Insight Partners, and ZhenFund. He has co-founded companies like Butter Technologies and Dearest, LLC, and currently serves as an Angel Investor and Advisor at Ancient8, focusing on investments in sectors like Web3/Blockchain and FinTech. Throughout his career, Howard has demonstrated a strong track record of success in identifying and supporting early-stage companies in the Web3 space, while also actively contributing to product development and strategy at various organizations. Currently, he plays a key role in guiding startups as an Angel Investor and Advisor, leveraging his expertise in sectors like Web3/Crypto and Marketplaces to drive innovation and growth in the industry.

Work Experience 

  • Angel Investor

    2017 - Current

    Investing in 20+ fascinating teams and counting - Web3, Fintech, SaaS, Internet, Marketplaces

  • Advisor

    2023

  • Core Contributor - Product

    2021 - 2023

    Democratizing social and financial access in the Metaverse

  • Cofounder

    2020 - 2021

    Restaurant SaaS & Fintech startup. Acquired by GrubMarket

Butter is a software and e-commerce platform that develops a food system for wholesalers and distributors.

Raised $9,000,000.00 from Gradient, Notation Capital, Jack Altman, Collide Capital and Uncommon Capital.

  • Investor

    2019 - 2021

    Venture, growth & public investing in Fintech, SaaS, internet

TCV provides investment capital to growth-stage private and public companies in the technology industry.

  • VC Investor

    2018 - 2019

    Venture & growth investing with focuses on Fintech, marketplace, SaaS, and internet Led Insight's investment efforts in China

Insight Partners is a global software investor that partners with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup companies.

  • Senior Analyst

    2017 - 2018

    Strategy, Finance, and Product An early & bold attempt on Metaverse & Augmented Reality

Magic Leap is a proprietary wearable technology that enables users to interact with digital devices in a completely visually cinematic way.

Raised $4,068,500,000.00 from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

  • VC Investor

    2017 - 2017

    Largest Chinese early stage venture capital fund Focused on Blockchain, frontier tech, and AI

  • Cofounder, COO

    2014 - 2017

    Farmer to consumer D2C subscription startup supplying organic and locally-sourced produce, cheese, and handmade products through care packages

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