Early-stage venture capital 早期风险投资

Backing founders who build what matters next. 陪伴真正重要的创新,走向下一阶段。

I invest in ambitious founders at the intersection of science, technology and long-term societal value. 我关注科学、技术与长期社会价值的交汇点,并投资于有远见、有执行力的早期创始人。

Daisy Khoo working in her office
Santa Monica · Los Angeles Venture · Science · Scale
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Seed → Series A Primary investment stage主要投资阶段
4 Core sectors核心关注领域
Long-term Founder and value orientation创始人与长期价值导向
About关于我

Capital with conviction. 有判断,也有耐心。

I believe the best investments begin with clarity of thought, scientific integrity and founders who keep moving when the path is not obvious. 我相信,最好的投资始于清晰的判断、真实的科学验证,以及在路径尚不明朗时仍持续前行的创始人。

Daisy Khoo is a Senior Associate at Crosscut Ventures in Santa Monica. She focuses on early-stage opportunities in biotechnology, frontier technology, climate technology and clean energy, with an emphasis on founder quality, scalability and durable impact. Daisy Khoo 现任 Crosscut Ventures 投资经理,常驻圣莫尼卡。她专注于生物科技、前沿科技、气候科技与清洁能源的早期投资,重视创始人品质、商业可扩展性与长期影响力。

Investment focus投资方向

Where rigorous science meets scalable ambition. 让严谨科学,遇见规模化野心。

I look for markets where technical breakthroughs can become enduring companies. 我寻找那些能将技术突破转化为长期价值企业的市场机会。

01

Biotechnology生物科技

Platforms, therapeutics and tools grounded in credible science and meaningful clinical potential.关注具备可信科学基础、明确临床潜力的平台、疗法与工具型公司。

02

Frontier Technology前沿科技

Deep technical innovation that can reshape infrastructure, industry and human capability.投资能够重塑基础设施、产业效率与人类能力边界的深层技术创新。

03

Climate Technology气候科技

Solutions that deliver measurable environmental impact alongside compelling unit economics.寻找兼具可衡量环境价值与优质商业模型的气候解决方案。

04

Clean Energy清洁能源

Technologies improving how energy is generated, stored, distributed and consumed.关注能源生产、储存、分配与消费环节中的新技术与新模式。

Experience职业经历

A career shaped by investing, learning and rebuilding. 在投资、学习与重新出发中,形成自己的判断。

Present

Crosscut Ventures · Senior Associate

Early-stage investing across science-led and technology-driven categories.专注科学驱动与技术驱动赛道的早期投资。

2020

Crosscut Ventures · Venture Capital Director

Promoted to lead venture investment after two years managing the venture capital team.担任风险投资小组长两年后,晋升为风险投资主管。

2018

Crosscut Ventures · Venture Capital Team Lead

Promoted to lead the venture capital team after three years with the firm.进入公司三年后,晋升为风险投资小组长。

2015

Crosscut Ventures

Joined the firm to evaluate and support early-stage companies across emerging technology sectors.加入 Crosscut Ventures,负责新兴科技领域早期项目的评估与支持。

2012–2014

Drexel University · MBA

Advanced business training with a focus on strategy, finance and leadership.系统学习战略、金融与领导力。

2012

Drexel University · LeBow College of Business

Undergraduate foundation in business and finance.完成商业与金融方向的本科教育。

Investment principles投资原则

What I value before the numbers become obvious. 在数字尚未证明一切之前,我更看重这些。

01

Founder integrity创始人品质

Intellectual honesty, resilience and the ability to attract exceptional people.诚实面对问题,具备韧性,并能吸引优秀人才。

02

Evidence before narrative证据先于故事

Especially in science-led companies, validation matters more than a polished pitch.尤其在科学驱动型公司中,真实验证比漂亮叙事更重要。

03

Scale with substance规模与价值并重

Large markets matter, but only when the product creates durable and defensible value.大市场很重要,但前提是产品能创造长期且可防御的价值。

Contact联系我

Building something ambitious? 正在打造一件真正有野心的事情?

I welcome thoughtful conversations with founders, operators and long-term partners. 欢迎创始人、行业专家与长期合作伙伴进行高质量交流。