John Yu, Oriza Ventures

John Yu, founding partner of Oriza Ventures, invests in early-stage (seed to Series B) technology companies in North. See sector focus and contact routes.

About John Yu

John Yu, founding partner of Oriza Ventures, invests in early-stage (seed to Series B) technology companies in North America, with a focus on enterprise technology, deep tech, and life sciences. His firm’s distinctive thesis centers on hardware-enabled startups that benefit from Asian supply chains and eventual market entry into China. Notable portfolio companies include Ayla Networks (IoT), Bolt (online checkout), and InterVenn Biosciences (AI-driven medical applications). Yu brings nearly 20 years of technical experience in semiconductors and software, having previously co-founded hi-tech firms and served as an angel investor.

John Yu at a glance

Role
Founding Partner
Organization
Oriza Ventures
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Healthcare Technology Systems, Software

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John Yu at Oriza Ventures (Santa Clara, CA) — sector focus: Healthcare Technology Systems, Software.
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John Yu is based in Santa Clara, CA.

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