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Accidental VC: How Tim Chen Raised $41M Without Trying

Accidental VC: How Tim Chen Raised $41M Without Trying

Update: 2025-09-23
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Essence VC's Tim Chen closed a $41M fund almost by accident after a $2.2B exit made him a VC star. The former engineer's founder-first approach and deep expertise in developer tools are attracting both startups and investors eager for his product-building guidance in the age of AI.

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Accidental VC: How Tim Chen Raised $41M Without Trying

Accidental VC: How Tim Chen Raised $41M Without Trying