James Wu is a partner at M12 in the Bay Area, focusing on business and infrastructure software. He previously invested with FTV Capital and began his career at Jefferies TMT group.

What James can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Career

  1. Jefferies TMT group
  2. FTV Capital · investor
  3. M12 · partner
  4. Jefferies TMT group
  5. M12 Venture Fund · Partner
  6. M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund · Partner
    Now

Investments named in public bios

Arkose LabsPachydermSuperAwesomeApplied IntuitionBakktGo1IncortaInnovaccerSyntiantSkeduloSpace and TimeMetrikaPalm.ioTruepicInvia RoboticsDatabook

Focus

devopsdata sciencefintechcybersecurityInfrastructure software

Education

UCLA, Bachelor of Arts in economics and accounting

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Who is James Wu?

James Wu is a partner at M12 in the Bay Area, focusing on business and infrastructure software. He previously invested with FTV Capital and began his career at Jefferies TMT group.

How much does James Wu invest?

M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch James Wu?

A warm intro from a founder M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did James Wu do before M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund?

Jefferies TMT group; investor at FTV Capital; partner at M12; Jefferies TMT group; Partner at M12 Venture Fund.

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