
Yang Tran
Partner, investing in AI, devtools, data, and cloud infrastructure
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San Francisco, California
Joined November 2024
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Summary
Yang Tran is a dedicated venture capital investor with a strong focus on early-stage, deeply technical founders. He specifically targets investments in AI/ML platforms, developer tools, data infrastructure, blockchain, and cloud technology. His role at Zero Prime Ventures emphasizes supporting engineer-founders from 'Day Zero,' leveraging his expertise to help them build and scale. This is evidenced by Zero Prime Ventures' mission and the news surrounding its second fund. zeroprime+2
His expertise extends to the developer tools and open-source software ecosystem, where he has provided thought leadership and identified key investment opportunities. During his tenure as Principal at Speedinvest, he actively contributed to articles and insights regarding the evolving landscape of developer tools and the significance of open-source projects. He has also demonstrated a keen interest in the fintech sector, particularly in solutions related to crypto accounting. speedinvest+3
Yang is actively involved in the venture capital community, not just through investments but also by contributing to industry events and discussions. He has a presence on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) where he shares insights on AI and related technologies, and he participates in events and discussions surrounding new AI advancements and their impact on the tech landscape. x+1
Work
Education
Writing
What Is Open Source Software and How Does It Work?
Explains open source software, introduces key players, and shares a playbook for OSS success.
Developer Tools Market: The Rise of the Developer Class
Discusses how competitive companies rely on increasingly complex software, elevating the role of the software developer.
Why we invested in consola.finance
Explains Speedinvest's investment in consola.finance and how it helps companies with crypto finances.
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JLJergus Lejkosaid they would recommend
YTYang Tran
as a go-to investor for an early-stage dev tools company.Nov 27, 2025
Nov 27, 2025
ABAliΓ©nor BossΓ©said that if they were starting an AI company,
YTYang Tran
would be one of the investors they'd want on board.Nov 11, 2025
Oct 5, 2025
MLMarkus Langsaid that if they were launching a deep tech company,
YTYang Tran
would be someone they'd want as a lead investor.Oct 2, 2025
Oct 1, 2025
GPGerald Pollaksaid they've seen
YTYang Tran
provide especially valuable guidance to founders as a VC.Sep 23, 2025
RZRaymond Zhaosaid
YTYang Tran
is one of the most valuable angel investors they've worked with for early-stage startups.Sep 12, 2025
RZRaymond Zhaosaid they've seen
YTYang Tran
consistently back technical founders building innovative technical solutions at the Series A stage.Sep 7, 2025
SSSameer Singhsaid that if they were a technical founder raising a Series A,
YTYang Tran
would be among their top choices as an investor.Sep 5, 2025