Hyphen Capital

Hyphen Capital backs Asian American entrepreneurs who were raised to play it safe. Founders who are done jumping through hoops and taking the path that was planned for them — and are ready to build their own houses. Some of the world's most well-known companies were founded by Asian Americans, from YouTube to DoorDash. We exist so the next generation of those stories are no longer outliers, but the norm. What We're Looking For ▪ Stage We invest across stages from pre-seed to growth. We can write the first check, believing before anyone else does. ▪ Who we back Asian American founders building enduring companies — across software, AI infra, consumer, and beyond. ▪ How we invest High conviction, no lead required. We back the founder and the work, not the round dynamics. ▪ Check Size We write checks anywhere from $150,000 to $5,000,000 depending on the size and stage of the deal. ▪ Beyond capital Access to a network of founders, executives, lawyers, and operators who help our companies win.