Simon Tiu joined Vertex Ventures US in 2024, focusing on AI-native enterprise software and cybersecurity investments. Prior to joining Vertex Ventures, Simon worked at Qatalyst Partners, where he was a core member of the Enterprise Software team. During his tenure, he provided strategic and financial advice to senior management and boards of leading technology companies across ~$100B of announced M&A transactions.Notable deals Simon contributed to include:Splunk’s $29.6B sale to CiscoAfterpay’s $29B sale to SquareAnaplan’s $10.7B sale to Thoma BravoCoupa’s $8.2B sale to Thoma BravoNew Relic’s $6.5B sale to Francisco Partners and TPGPemira’s $5.7B acquisition of MimecastFitbit’s $2.1B sale to GoogleBitGo’s $1.2Bn sale to Galaxy Digital (terminated)Lucid’s $1.1B sale to CintCommvault’s acquisition of HedvigEverbridge's $1.8B sale to Thoma BravoSimon started his career in management consulting and corporate strategy. He received his B.S. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research at UC Berkeley and his M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.Topics:
- The evolution of AI-native enterprise software
- Lessons learned from high-profile tech M&A deals
- AI Agent Investing Trends
#AIVentures #AgentEconomy #EnterpriseAI #VCInsights #TechM&A
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