
Sarah Du
Investor at Uncork Capital, exploring venture, AI, and future tech
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San Francisco, California
Joined January 2025
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Summary
Sarah Du is a dedicated and insightful early-stage investor with a focus on B2B, consumer, and frontier tech, particularly in AI and model evaluations. Her role at Uncork Capital involves active participation in sourcing, due diligence, and guiding portfolio companies, building on her experience at Bessemer Venture Partners where she sourced and supported numerous Seed to Series B startups like Kindred, Notisphere, and Chaos Labs. uncorkcapital+2
She possesses a strong academic foundation from Princeton University, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Computer Science with Cum Laude honors. Her involvement in Princeton's Entrepreneurship Club and as a founding partner of Prospect Student Ventures demonstrates her early commitment to the venture capital ecosystem. uncorkcapital+2
Sarah is also a thoughtful writer and commentator on industry trends, exemplified by her Medium articles on the future of multimodal AI and a comprehensive mapping of the mental health tech landscape. She also contributes to practical guides for founders on investor relations. medium+2
Beyond her professional pursuits, Sarah maintains diverse interests, including a passion for various forms of dance, playing basketball, and listening to podcasts on tech policy and philosophy. Her relocation to the Bay Area also signals an eagerness to engage in outdoor activities like surfing and hiking. medium+2
Work
Education
Writing
What Iβm excited for in 2025: more models, more use cases, more action
January 1, 2024Discusses the rise of multimodal AI and excitement for modalities beyond text, including image, speech, and video.
Mapping Out Mental Health Tech: 70+ Startups Changing Lives
January 1, 2019An in-depth article mapping the mental health technology landscape, highlighting numerous startups working in the space.
A short & sweet Guide to Picking the Right Investor
Co-authored piece offering guidance to early-stage companies on selecting appropriate investors.
A short & sweet Guide to Investor Updates (for early stage companies)
Co-authored article providing advice on effective investor communication for early-stage companies.
Hobbies
Enjoys various forms of dance, including hip hop, contemporary, Chinese traditional, classical Indian, and swing. medium
Plays basketball and follows sports. medium+1
Has a keen interest in podcasts related to tech policy, philosophy, and social psychology. medium
Recently relocated to the Bay Area and is eager to explore surfing and hiking. medium
Shares a passion for great food and wine. medium
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make a big impact as an early-stage investor, especially considering their relative newness to the industry.Mar 13, 2026