California

Tess Ventures

Tess Ventures, based in California, backs Pre-Seed and Seed startups in crypto, healthtech, cybersecurity, gaming, commerce, and deep tech, mostly following other investors.

Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusCrypto, Healthtech, Cybersecurity, Gaming and media, Marketplaces, Deep tech
Latest fundn/a
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Tess Ventures

3 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

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Check size not reported yet.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Notable investments

Aptos LabsAnimoca Brands

In their words

Tess VenturesWe partner with outstanding entrepreneurs to build life-improving businesses globally.www.tessventures.xyz
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Questions

What stage does Tess Ventures invest in?

Tess Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed.

How much does Tess Ventures invest?

Tess Ventures has not reported a check size.

Does Tess Ventures lead rounds?

Tess Ventures mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at Tess Ventures?

Tess Hau (Founder & General Partner), Douglas Park (Partner), Wayne Hu (Partner).

Is Tess Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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