Sophie Liao
Founding Partner at Republic Venture Fund
Sophie Liao
Founding Partner at Republic Venture Fund
United States
Overview
Work Experience
Founding Partner
2024 - Current
FinAI - I focus on APIs, tools, and platforms driving [Next-gen Financial System] and [Enterprise AI Adoption]
Board Observer
2018
Genetically engineered probiotics for a healthier life
Board Member
2020
Largest Asian food delivery network in North America
Strategic Advisor
2023
Promoting capital opportunities for high-performing, diverse emerging fund managers
Founding Partner
2017
Excited to identify and capitalize on industry shifts, starting with Fintech, I invest in 'picks and shovels' to democratize private assets, bridging the wealth gap while ensuring real cash-on-cash returns for LPs. Representative portfolios Republic.com - seed to unicorn, world largest crowdfunding platform ForgeGlobal - seed to IPO, secondary trading platform D/XYZ - seed to IPO, private top100 tech company index fund VC Lab - One stop shop for GP launching venture funds Upside.gg - one stop shop for tokenize real world assets/securities AltoRIA - allowing self directed IRA to invest in alternatives Composer AI - automated trading strategies for all investors ..... 2017 Fund I | 2019 Fund II | 2023 Fund III (rebranded to Republic Venture Fund in 2024)
Managing Director
2015 - 2016
grateful for every twist and turn I've learned along the way
M&A, Entrepreneur In Residence
2011 - 2015
After attempting to sell our tech portfolios, I ambitiously yet naively ventured into starting a multimedia software company, and lucky enough to sell it in 6 months
International Market Expansion
2010 - 2011
Setting up the U.S/China Joint Venture for James Cameron's 3D Tech company. The challenge with cross-border JV or M&A is translating & merging business cultures.
Producer/ Host
2008 - 2010
Producing documentaries and travel shows around all 7 continents (I know, lucky me)