Tia Wei

Tia Wei is an investor at Hyphen Capital, a venture capital firm structured to finance underrepresented entrepreneurs operating within the broader technology sector. Working alongside managing partner and founder Dave Lu, she evaluates equity investment opportunities in private companies spanning all early and late stages of corporate development. Within the venture capital ecosystem, her professional mandate primarily targets the structural funding gaps frequently experienced by diverse founding teams. Wei specifically emphasizes capital allocation for Asian American entrepreneurs, helping to direct institutional funding toward minority-led startups across various industry verticals. Through her position at the firm, she participates in screening emerging businesses and deploying resources to founders operating outside of traditional financial networks. Her current focus remains centered on expanding equitable capital access and developing a comprehensive venture investment portfolio of enterprises led by diverse management teams.