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Jessica Liu is a Partner at AppWorks based in Taipei, Taiwan, where she leads the firm's investments across Southeast Asia and its blockchain ecosystem. She joined the venture capital firm in 2014 as a manager overseeing accelerator initiatives before being promoted to her current partnership role in 2019. In this capacity, she actively deploys capital from AppWorks Fund III, which announced its final close at $150 million in 2021 to back emerging early-stage technology startups. Prior to her venture capital career, Liu spent four years as a Management Associate at Standard Chartered Bank starting in 2010, managing digital marketing and online cross-selling operations. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Southern California, and her current investment focus centers on consumer internet, deep technologies, and Web3 applications throughout the Greater Southeast Asian market.
Jessica Liu stands as a pivotal Partner at AppWorks, a leading venture capital firm renowned for its robust accelerator program and significant investments in the Asia Pacific region. As a key decision-maker, Jessica plays an instrumental role in shaping AppWorks' investment strategy, identifying high-potential startups, and guiding them through critical growth phases.
Her investment focus at AppWorks is primarily on early-stage technology companies that are poised to disrupt industries. Jessica has a keen eye for innovation within sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and Fintech. She also actively explores opportunities in enterprise software, consumer tech, and emerging market solutions, always seeking ventures with strong founding teams, scalable business models, and significant market potential. Jessica's approach goes beyond capital; she is deeply involved in mentoring founders, leveraging AppWorks' extensive network and resources to help portfolio companies overcome challenges and achieve sustainable growth.
Prior to her tenure at AppWorks, Jessica Liu built a formidable career background that equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the technology landscape and startup ecosystem. Her experience spans various facets of the tech industry, including roles in product strategy and business development at rapidly scaling tech companies. This hands-on operational experience provides her with invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by early-stage ventures, making her a highly empathetic and effective investor. Her analytical rigor, combined with a deep market intuition, allows her to spot trends and evaluate investment opportunities with precision.
While specific portfolio companies remain confidential, Jessica has been instrumental in identifying and nurturing several ventures that have gone on to secure significant follow-on funding rounds and achieve substantial market traction. Her contributions have directly led to the successful scaling of companies within the AppWorks ecosystem, solidifying its reputation as a launchpad for future tech giants. Jessica Liu's dedication to fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurial talent makes her a respected and influential figure in the venture capital community, continuously driving forward the next generation of technology leaders.
Jessica Liu is a Partner at AppWorks, a prominent venture capital firm and startup accelerator. She is a key investor and mentor in the early-stage technology ecosystem.
Jessica Liu primarily invests in early-stage technology companies, with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and Fintech. She also explores opportunities in enterprise software and consumer tech.
Jessica Liu works as a Partner at AppWorks, a leading venture capital firm and startup accelerator based in the Asia Pacific region.
