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Raymond Lau

Founder & CEO, Leapfin
San Francisco Bay Area,United States
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Raymond Lau's Overview

Total Experience21 years
CompanyLeapfin
CountryUnited States

Raymond Lau is an experienced technologist, product leader, entrepreneur, and investor currently serving as a Partner at Collaborative Fund. He has a strong background in building and scaling innovative products, notably as a co-founder of AltSchool, an ambitious ed-tech venture aimed at personalizing K-12 education. Prior to AltSchool, Raymond spent over seven years at Google, where he played pivotal roles in product management for key initiatives, including leading product efforts for Google Wallet and contributing significantly to Google Chrome. His expertise spans consumer technology, platform development, educational technology, and venture capital. Raymond is known for his thoughtful approach to product strategy and his commitment to leveraging technology for positive impact.

Professional Summary

Raymond Lau's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Leapfin - Founder & CEO (2015 to Present)
Zynga - Director of Business Operations (2011 to 2014)
PlayHaven (Acquired) - Strategic Advisor (2011 to 2012)
Playhaven - Founder & CEO (2008 to 2011)
IBM - Consultant (2005 to 2008)

Notable Achievements

Partner at Collaborative Fund

Invests in and supports early-stage technology companies focused on building a better future, particularly at the intersection of technology, consumer behavior, and sustainability. He brings his extensive product and operational experience to guide portfolio companies.

Co-founder & Head of Product, AltSchool

Co-founded AltSchool, an education technology company focused on personalized learning. He led product strategy and development, aiming to create a new model for K-8 education by integrating technology deeply into the learning experience. AltSchool raised significant venture capital (over $170 million) to pursue this vision.

Product Management Leadership at Google

Held several key product management positions at Google for over seven years. He was instrumental in the development and launch of Google Wallet, leading product efforts for its initial iterations. He also made significant contributions to Google Chrome during its early growth phase.

Head of US Operations, VALUENEX Inc.

Led the US market entry and growth for VALUENEX, a Japanese AI and big data analytics company, establishing its presence and customer base in North America by helping organizations leverage data for strategic insights.

Educational Background

B.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering

Cornell University

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Company Overview

Leapfin
Total employees85
HeadquartersSan Francisco
Founded2015

Leapfin is a Finance Data Platform designed to help high-growth businesses consolidate financial data from disparate sources, automate revenue recognition, and accelerate their financial close process. It provides finance teams with real-time visibility and control over their financial operations, enabling more accurate reporting and forecasting.

Leapfin Funding Information
$22.9M - Total Funding Raised
$12M - Most recent funding amount
3 - Number of funding rounds
1 Nov, 2022 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Nyca Partners
Thomson Reuters Ventures
PeakSpan Capital
Work-Bench
Mucker Capital
Plug and Play Ventures

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