Natalie Luu

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About

As a technology investor and advisor, I've spent a decade in Silicon Valley at firms such as Lightspeed, Y Combinator, Qatalyst, and Binance Ventures. I created Ringside Ventures — ****an angel syndicate, investment, and advisory firm supporting trailblazing founders. Inspired by my favorite sport of boxing, Ringside Ventures reflects my commitment to being in founders' corners, providing them with strategic advice, valuable connections, and the resources they need to thrive.

Advisory

I support startups and founders in multiple dimensions, including (1) preparing fundraising and marketing materials, (2) tailored partnership and investor introductions, and (3) building financial statements and projections from scratch.

Founder Resources

• SaaS Operating Model
• Crypto Exchange Listings Strategy
• Two-Sided CAC for Marketplaces
• eCommerce Model

Example Clients

• Fal: Developer platform for AI-generated media. (Backed by A16z, First Round, Notable)
  • Partnerships: Sourced and managed relationships with Cloud providers and AI Model Labs on fal’s marketplace—quarterbacked launches, from integration to product launch.
• **Skip:** Developer platform for cross-chain interoperability. (Backed by Bain Capital Ventures, Lightspeed Faction)
  • Financial Modeling: Built financial statements and projections for their successful Series A fundraise led by Bain Capital Ventures.
  • Product: Interviewed customers to complete PRD and develop a new product feature.
• **Ondo Finance:** Institutional-grade on-chain financial infrastructure. (Backed by Founders Fund, Pantera)
  • Partnerships: Revised whitepaper, created materials, and assisted with crypto exchange listing process for Binance.
  • Fundraising: Made tailored investor introductions and supported the CEO in their successful Series B raise.

Highlighted Investments