Where Technology Meets Humanity
Builders Backing Builders
We are a team of former founders and passionate nerds who invest in the future of software.
We invest in software infrastructure, open source, and developer tools powered by AI and Blockchain.
We were born from and supported by developer communities.
We are building the VC firm we wished existed when we were raising capital as founders.
Why do Founders Love Sancus?
We understand software infrastructure and how to build successful companies from ground up.
Our team members are technologists, former founders, and community builders.
We bring insights from customers for product-market fit.
Our community is 500+ members strong, comprised of software infrastructure experts and decision-makers from S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, and fast-growing tech companies.
We provide access to top talent in tech.
Our network includes CTOs, CIOs, VPs of Engineering, Senior Directors, and other experienced technologists who serve as advisors, board members, and full-time hires for our portfolio companies.
But don't just take our word for it,
see what Founders are saying about Sancus!
Robert Nishihara · Co-founder of Anyscale
Sancus has been absolutely fantastic to work with. We’ve enjoyed working with them because they have a great network of engineering leaders at tech companies, and we are building tools for developers, so there is a great match there.
Our Portfolio Companies
We Invest in the Next Generation of Leaders
Our Team
We are former founders, tech leaders, and community builders.
We have built well-known infrastructure products and companies and helped many others grow.
Lake Dai
Founder, Managing Partner
Riyaz Faizullabhoy
Advisor
Sherwin Wu
Advisor
Lei Du
Partner
Yury Kapgan
Advisor
Lily Zhang
Advisor
Angela Hsu
VP, Operations
Leo Liang
Advisor
DJ
Analyst in Training
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