Andy Liu, Unlock Venture Partners

Andy Liu is the co-founding Partner at Unlock Venture Partners. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.

About Andy Liu

Andy Liu is the co-founding Partner at Unlock Venture Partners, an early-stage venture firm he launched in late 2017 with a background as a seasoned entrepreneur who founded and exited Buddy TV and Net Conversion. His investment thesis targets pre-seed and seed-stage technology companies in Seattle and Los Angeles, focusing on digital media, SaaS, fintech, and video with a strong emphasis on AI, machine learning, and data-driven competitive advantages. The firm typically writes initial checks between $750,000 and $1.5 million, aiming for 10–25% ownership, and operates broadly across tech verticals while excluding biotech and medtech. Notable portfolio companies include Possible Finance, Crowd Cow, Make.TV, and Atsu.io, with the firm having invested in 37 companies to date. Liu describes himself as a “founder’s founder” and emphasizes investing in companies with sustainable data advantages, reflecting his hands-on experience scaling ventures. He also serves on the board of Future Hope, supporting tech education for underserved communities, though no public writing or distinctive published viewpoints beyond interviews are cited in available sources[

Andy Liu at a glance

Role
Co-founding Partner
Organization
Unlock Venture Partners
Location
Greater Seattle Area, Washington, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
Financial Services, Information Technology, Venture Capital, Health Care, FinTech, Software, E-Commerce, Mobile Apps
Portfolio companies listed
13
Investments recorded
13

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What does Andy Liu invest in?
Andy Liu at Unlock Venture Partners (Greater Seattle Area, Washington, United States) — sector focus: Financial Services, Information Technology, Venture Capital, Health Care, FinTech, Software, E-Commerce, Mobile Apps, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning….
How do I contact Andy Liu?
Andy Liu's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Andy Liu based?
Andy Liu is based in Greater Seattle Area, Washington, United States.

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