Shawn Fu

Shawn Fu is a Vice President at Vertex Ventures HC based in San Francisco, California, where he leads early-stage investments across the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Operating within the broader global network of Vertex Holdings and backed by Temasek Holdings, he focuses on sourcing and evaluating venture deals in biotechnology, medical technology, and digital health. Before his promotion to the Vice President role between 2023 and 2024, Fu built a professional foundation in both clinical practice and venture capital at various health-focused investment funds. He holds a Doctor of Medicine degree, allowing him to leverage direct clinical expertise when assessing the technical viability of early-stage medical startups. Fu currently utilizes his dual background as a physician and institutional investor to identify and support emerging healthtech companies navigating the complex regulatory and clinical landscape.