Lip-bu Tan

Angel Investor Active US
Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
4
in our dataset
Rounds participated
4
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$166.5M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages

Portfolio · 4

Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Portfolio by sector

Industrial Technologies2
Fintech & Insurtech1
Education & Knowledge Technologies1

Q&A

What is Lip-bu Tan's most notable exit?
Lip-bu Tan had a notable exit in January 2026 with the acquisition of Pliops by Astera Labs for $70M. Pliops developed cloud storage processor technology.
Which sectors does Lip-bu Tan primarily invest in?
Lip-bu Tan shows a concentration in Industrial Technologies, with two portfolio companies in this sector. Other investments include Fintech & Insurtech and Education & Knowledge Technologies.
Can you name some of Lip-bu Tan's portfolio companies?
Lip-bu Tan's portfolio includes Engageli, a digital learning platform for higher education, and LocalizeOS, an AI-based real estate operating system.
What was Lip-bu Tan's most recent investment?
Lip-bu Tan's most recent investment was in Speedata in June 2025, which raised $114M in a Series B round. Speedata focuses on hardware accelerators for analytics and databases.
What was Lip-bu Tan's earliest recorded investment?
Lip-bu Tan's earliest recorded investment was in Pliops in August 2017. Pliops was later acquired by Astera Labs in January 2026.
What is the typical investment range for Lip-bu Tan?
Lip-bu Tan's investment range is between $8M and $100M.
Has Lip-bu Tan participated in any Series A rounds recently?
Yes, Lip-bu Tan participated in Engageli's Series A round in October 2020, which raised $47.5M.