Tara Tan
Investing in the future of computing | Strange VC
San Francisco, California
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Min Investment:
$100,000.00Max Investment:
$1,000,000.00Target Investment:
$250,000.00
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Work Experience
2023
Founder and Managing Partner
2023
Strange Ventures is an investment and strategy firm focused on the future of computing. We're building an enduring first-check fund, partnering with inventor-CEOs at the earliest stages. Our portfolio includes companies like Archetype (pre-seed), MagicPath (pre-seed), VideoDB (seed), BLNG (pre-seed), and more to be announced. Beyond capital, we partner with enterprises and founders on How They'll Win: from navigating emerging technologies to spinning out new ventures, delivering high-leverage shifts in product direction, go-to-market, and user experiences.
2016 - 2022
General Partner (Investing)
2016 - 2022
General Partner at IDEO Ventures. Achieved top-decile returns in ICV Fund I (2018 vintage) as cofounder and general partner.
2014 - 2016
Design Director
2014 - 2016
2007 - 2014
Founder
2007 - 2014
Created wildly ambitious interactive installations that toured to Japan and Singapore, including a multimedia live film experience with an original soundtrack, and the world's first iPhone play. Built creative campaigns for global brands. Exhibited at the World Expo. Journalist.