Wayee Chu

Early‑stage education investor and builder: Wayee has spent the bulk of her career investing in and building the edtech ecosystem — from co‑founding the NewSchools Seed Fund to co‑founding Reach Capital where she partners on early‑stage investments across K‑12, workforce and education‑adjacent health and mental‑health solutions. She is a visible voice on Reach’s thesis (including the firm’s fourth fund) and frequently speaks about AI in education, teacher capacity, and the unbundling of schools. reachcapital+2

Finance and operating foundation that informs investing: Wayee’s background in corporate finance and equity research (Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch) and a director of finance role at a magazine publisher gave her a strong analytical and operational base before she moved into education philanthropy and venture; that background helps her assess business models and financial trajectories for early‑stage founders. reachcapital+1

Advocate for women in venture and network builder: Wayee is an early supporter and founding member of All Raise and a member of Broadway Angels; she participates in community and field‑building activities aimed at increasing access to capital and networks for women founders and investors. theorg+1

Arts patronage and civic engagement: Beyond investing, Wayee is active in arts and alumni institutions — serving on SFMOMA’s Board of Trustees and on the University of Michigan Alumni Association board — reflecting a long‑standing interest in art collecting, arts philanthropy, and higher education engagement. sfmoma+2