LucidCloud

LucidCloud Advisors, founded in 2009, is a strategic advisory firm specializing in early-stage software startups. Based in Silicon Valley, LucidCloud works with companies from pre-seed to Series A, offering guidance and support to help them scale to venture-scale success. The firm is known for its successful track record in identifying and nurturing promising startups in various fields, including data management, AI, cybersecurity, and SaaS​. The founding partner, Shawn Kung, is an experienced angel investor and advisor with a strong background in entrepreneurship and venture capital. He has invested in notable companies such as Facebook, Zuora, Tenable, and Cohesity. Shawn has also founded GIT1K, an angel syndicate, and the Founders Club, a large startup community. His extensive educational background includes degrees from Stanford, Princeton, and Harvard Business School. LucidCloud's portfolio includes companies like Pinecone, OpenRaven, Zuora, and many others, demonstrating its commitment to supporting innovative technology ventures.