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Sophie Liao

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Founding Partner at Republic Ventures
📍 United States

Sophie Liao is the Founding Partner of Republic Ventures, focusing on AI and fintech infrastructure for private markets. Described by peers as a persistent and well-connected "force, " she scaled her solo-GP fund to achieve top-decile returns, with a portfolio including multiple unicorns and IPOs. Her unique background gives her a global perspective, especially across U. S. and Asian markets.

Sophie leverages her background as a first-generation Asian American woman to her advantage, using her unique perspective to identify cross-border opportunities. She has a sense of humor about her work, noting she joined the board of food delivery platform Fantuan "for the dumplings" and learned "how not to run a VC fund" from a previous role.

Unique fact: Before entering venture capital, Sophie began her career in media, producing documentaries and hosting a travel show for CCTV and The Travel Channel.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Founding Partner
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United States
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Private Market Infrastructure
Her fund, Republic Ventures, focuses on building AI-native infrastructure to improve efficiency and liquidity in private markets, a core theme in her investments since 2016.
AI in Venture Capital
She believes VCs who effectively use AI will replace those who don't and invests in tools like Velvet that act as a "co-pilot" for fund managers.
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Career

Work history

Founding Partner
Republic Ventures
7-2025
Strategic Advisor
Bridge Funding Global
3-2020 - 7-2025
Board Member
Fantuan 饭团
7-2025
Board Observer
ZBiotics
Managing Director
Rothenberg Ventures
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