Sheng Liu
Angel investor in San Jose
San Jose, California
Sheng Liu, Angel investor in San Jose is an active investor based in San Jose, California. This profile covers what Sheng Liu backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
Dr. Sheng Liu is a Co-Founder & served as the Chief Executive Officer at InnoLight Technology. He serves as Chief Executive Officer at TeraHop. Prior to that, he had served in the optical transceiver industry including Agere Systems( formerly Lucent), Pine Photonics Communications and Opnext for many years. Dr Liu has been active in the Chinese American high tech communities. He is currently president of Suzhou Industrial Park Optical Communication Industry Alliance, and member of Tsinghua Entrepreneur & Executive Club (TEEC). He is also awarded National Thousand Talents Program. Dr. Liu received his Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology, M.S. from Chinese Science Academy, and B.S. from Tsinghua University, Beijing.
- Investor type
- Angel
- Stages
- Pre SeedSeed
- Invests in
- SaaS & EnterpriseConsumer & RetailClimate & EnergyManufacturing & IndustrialMobility & LogisticsSupply Chain & LogisticsTelecom & Connectivity
- Location
- San Jose, California
- Typical check
- $150K
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What does Sheng Liu invest in?
Sheng Liu invests in SaaS & Enterprise, Consumer & Retail, Climate & Energy and Manufacturing & Industrial, typically at Pre Seed and Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
What stage does Sheng Liu invest at?
Sheng Liu typically invests at Pre Seed and Seed. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
What is Sheng Liu's typical check size?
Sheng Liu typically writes checks around $150K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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