Hi! I'm Simon.
I'm an early-stage software investor at Vertex Ventures US, passionate about backing technical founders who build impactful products. I focus on startups transforming the way we interact with technology and the world around us.
Before venture capital, I worked at Qatalyst Partners, advising enterprise software companies on nearly $100 billion in M&A deals. My background also includes management consulting and strategy roles at Google.
My love for software started young, inspired by my dad, who taught me coding basics early on. Growing up, I competed in math and programming competitions, fueling my lifelong curiosity about technology.
Outside work, I'm busy trying to be the world's best dad. In the rare moments I'm not with my kids and not working, you'll find me rock climbing, snowboarding, woodworking, or lost in a good fiction book (nonfiction is boring).
Feel free to connect with me on X (@simontiu), LinkedIn (simontiu), Medium (@simon_tiu).