Two Small Fish

Two Small Fish started as a way to recycle the experience, knowledge, and capital from our days as successful entrepreneurs to help the next generation of founders.

We’re early backers of some of the world’s most impressive founders and game-changing technologies because of our thesis-driven and founder-friendly approach.

Founders for Founders

The best investors are those who understand your journey.

As entrepreneurs, we risked everything to bring our ideas to life. We almost lost our home while bootstrapping the company. We fended off multiple attacks from huge competitors. We introduced product features that flopped. Building a rocketship has its highs and lows and it’s an experience only truly understood by those who’ve lived it.

Over a decade ago, we pioneered AI storytelling, democratizing fiction and disrupting the global entertainment and publishing industries. Using proprietary data and massive user engagement, we turned Wattpad stories into blockbuster movies, hit TV shows, and bestselling books.

We secured record-breaking funding from top VCs, scaling into a world-class startup recognized for its thriving company culture. Our success reshaped global views of Canada's innovation scene. In 2021, Wattpad’s acquisition for US$660M marked one of the country’s biggest tech exits.

We've grown Wattpad from a concept into a product loved by 100 million people.

A team with a proven track record.

Meet the founders

Eva Lau

General Partner

Allen Lau

Operating Partner

A Recovering CEO's Thoughts

It takes more than two to make Two Small Fish

Each member of our team brings a unique perspective that enables us to invest in transformative ideas from diverse entrepreneurs.

Brandon Zhao

Partner

Mikayla Wronko

Associate

Tess Fox

Head of Business Operations & Investor Relations

Albert Chen

Partner

Naomi Lau

Ecosystem & Partnerships Lead

What founders are saying

Niraj Mathur, Blumind

Co-founder & COO

“Most investors don't appreciate our space. TSF is one of the few Canadian VCs who understand the intersection of software and hardware to create game-changing products. They are excellent partners to help us realize our vision.”

Jordan Lim, Beaubble

Co-Founder & CEO

“Allen offers smart, invaluable insights that only a successful-CEO-turned-investor can provide. Plus, he has lived the journey as a founder himself, so not only does he genuinely empathize with the founders he backs, but he also shares highly relevant and applicable advice on how to operate a startup.”

The best investors need to span the entire spectrum.

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