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Alfred Lam

Investor

Partner at Chrysalix · Director at Feasible

Netherlands

Writes $2M – $15M checks · typically $3M

About

Alfred Lam is a Partner at Chrysalix who has been with the firm since 2012, bringing over a decade of R&D experience. He co-founded and incubated Mangrove Lithium, a spin-off from the University of British Columbia, and contributes to investment theses and portfolio and fund strategy. He currently focuses on investments enabling circularity, electrification, and decarbonization of large industrial sectors, and holds a PhD in Chemical & Biological Engineering from the University of British Columbia and a BASc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechEnergyRobotics

Director at Feasible

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Feasible's investors · 1

National Science FoundationAlexandria · since 2016

Co-founders at Feasible

AHAndrew Hsieh
Andrew HsiehExecutive Officer, Director
SBShaurjo Biswas
Shaurjo BiswasCEO, CTO & Co-Founder

Experience

  1. Chrysalix Venture CapitalPartnercurrent2019 — presentThe Randstad, Netherlands
  2. Chrysalix Venture CapitalVice President2015 — 2019Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  3. Chrysalix Venture CapitalAssociate2013 — 2015Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  4. Chrysalix Venture CapitalAnalyst2012 — 2013Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  5. Mangrove LithiumCo-founder & Board Directorcurrent2017 — presentVancouver, Canada Area
  6. Liminal Insights Inc.Board Member (Director)current2019 — presentEmeryville, CA, USA
  7. Sortera Technologies, Inc.Board Member (Director)current2020 — presentFort Wayne, Indiana, United States
  8. Applied Impact RoboticsBoard Observercurrent2022 — presentSterling, Virginia, United States
  9. Applied Impact RoboticsBoard Director2021 — 2022Sterling, Virginia, United States
  10. Deadwood Innovations Ltd.Board Member (Director)current2024 — presentFort St James, British Columbia, Canada
  11. Axine Water TechnologiesBoard Member (Observer)current2014 — presentVancouver, BC, Canada
  12. General FusionBoard Member (Observer)2017 — 2026Burnaby, BC, Canada
  13. Helmee Imaging LtdBoard Member (Director)2022 — 2024Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland
  14. Primus Power CorporationBoard Member (Observer)2016 — 2021Hayward, CA, USA
  15. SvanteBoard Member (Observer)2017 — 2018Burnaby, BC, Canada
  16. Liquid Light, Inc. (CO2-to-chemicals)Board Member (Director/Observer)2015 — 2016Monmouth Junction, New Jersey
  17. AgilyxBoard Member (Director)2014 — 2015Beaverton, Oregon
  18. The University of British Columbia - Clean Energy Research Centre (CERC)Strategic Analyst / Research Associate2011 — 2012Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  19. The University of British Columbia - Clean Energy Research Centre (CERC)Postdoctoral Fellow - David P. Wilkinson Lab2009 — 2011Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  20. The University of British Columbia - Clean Energy Research Centre (CERC)Graduate Research Assistant (PhD) - David P. Wilkinson Lab2005 — 2009Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  21. National Research Council CanadaVisiting Researcher - DMFC Research & Development2003 — 2009Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  22. Industrial Technology Research Institute - TaiwanResearch Assistant - MEA Material Development2005Hsinchu, Taiwan
  23. Electronic Arts (EA)Software QA Tester - FIFA 20032002Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  24. Ballard Power SystemsResearch Engineer2001Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  25. Ballard Generation SystemsProcess Engineer2001Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  26. BASFProcess Engineer2000Windsor, Ontario
  27. Magna Exteriors (Polycon Industries)Product Engineer1999Guelph, Ontario
  28. BMO Nesbitt BurnsOperations Analyst - Private Client Division1999Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Skills & more

Research & Development6Electrochemistry10Fuel Cells24Intellectual Property5Due Diligence6Renewable Energy27Venture Capital52Entrepreneurship58Cleantech27Commercialization21Engineering11Market Analysis3
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Investments

Board seats

Applied Impact RoboticshelmeeLiminal InsightsSortera Technologies

Investor

Mangrove Lithium

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at Chrysalix

Alicia Lenis
Vice President at Chrysalix
Charles Haythornthwaite
Senior Partner at Chrysalix
Chris Hartshorn
Advisor at Chrysalix
Fred van Beuningen
Managing Partner at Chrysalix
Gene J.W. Kim
Venture Partner at Chrysalix
Gina Andre
Office Administrator at Chrysalix
Greg Allen
Partner at Chrysalix
Hideto Nishimura
Venture Partner at Chrysalix

Network5

Alicia Lenis
Vice President at Chrysalix
Charles Haythornthwaite
Senior Partner at Chrysalix
Fred van Beuningen
Managing Partner at Chrysalix
Gene J.W. Kim
Venture Partner at Chrysalix
Giuliana Unger
Analyst at Chrysalix

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alfred Lam?
Alfred Lam is a Partner at Chrysalix who has been with the firm since 2012, bringing over a decade of R&D experience. He co-founded and incubated Mangrove Lithium, a spin-off from the University of British Columbia, and contributes to investment theses and portfolio and fund strategy. He currently focuses on investments enabling circularity, electrification, and decarbonization of large industrial sectors, and holds a PhD in Chemical & Biological Engineering from the University of British Columbia and a BASc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo.
Where does Alfred Lam work?
Alfred Lam is Partner at Chrysalix.
What does Alfred Lam invest in?
Alfred Lam invests in Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Robotics.
What check size does Alfred Lam write?
Alfred Lam typically writes checks of $2M – $15M.
What boards does Alfred Lam sit on?
Alfred Lam holds tracked board seats at Applied Impact Robotics, helmee, Liminal Insights, Sortera Technologies.
What companies has Alfred Lam invested in?
Investments tracked here include Mangrove Lithium.
Where did Alfred Lam go to school?
Alfred Lam studied at University of Waterloo (BASc, Chemical Engineering); The University of British Columbia (PhD, Chemical Engineering (Wilkinson Lab) - Electrochemistry & Fuel Cells).

Founder mafias

University of Waterloo mafia200

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Apoorva MehtaBAScFounded InstacartZach WaterfieldComputer EngineeringFounded Zettlor +1Peter CarresciaBMathFounded GoConfirm +1Eric BlondeelDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Samos Insurance +1Oleg KostourHonours Bachelor of Architectural StudiesFounded AtlasGrid +1Anton KrutianskyBachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)Founded AtlasGrid +1

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University of British Columbia mafia80

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Weiting LiuBachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)Founded Everyday.me +2Tal ElyashivMBAFounded Exactor +1Alexander HarmsenBachelor of Applied ScienceFounded PortfolioPilot +1Alex SismanisBachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)Founded L1 Advisors +1Will LawrenceBIEFounded Greenlite AI +1Moody AbdulBusiness and Economics TutorFounded Klarify +1

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Electronic Arts mafia24

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Amitt MahajanSoftware Engineer InternFounded Rare Bits +1Lars ButtlerVice PresidentFounded Aifoundation +1Curtis FongerSoftware Development InternFounded Appetas +1Gustav RydstedtSoftware EngineerFounded VerblingSC MoattiProducer, Mobile & Casual GamesFounded Products That CountRay MuzykaGroup General Manager and Senior Vice President, BioWare Label at EAFounded Bioware

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Chrysalix mafia4

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Wal van LieropManaging PartnerFounded MineSenseStefan HeckAdvisorFounded Nauto Connected CarJim NyquistAdvisorFounded Applied Impact Robotics

General Fusion mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Wal van LieropDirectorFounded MineSense

Same school

Also attended University of Waterloo357

Chamath PalihapitiyaFounder & CEO of Social CapitalApoorva MehtaFounder of Instacart; founder of Cloud Health SystemsKarim GillaniGeneral Partner at Luge CapitalRohan MongaInvestment Associate at Luge CapitalAndrew MiklasGeneral Partner at Y CombinatorAniTalent Team at Hummingbird Ventures

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Also attended The University of British Columbia248

Joan MirallesHead of Administration & Valuation at Inveready Technology Investment GroupRares CrisanInvestor at Notable CapitalMarianne WuVenture Partner at Congruent VenturesBrendan BakerPartner at Rackhouse Venture Management LpAli KashaniVenture Partner at Think+ Ventures Management, LlcNick FitzInvestor at Juniper Ventures Management, Llc

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Shared employers

Also worked at Mangrove Lithium3

Kasper SageManaging Partner at BMW i VenturesScott WalbrunPrincipal at BMW i VenturesChristina KarapatakiBreakthrough Energy Ventures at Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Also worked at Deadwood Innovations Ltd.1

Nicholas AndruschakVice President at Chrysalix

Also worked at Agilyx1

Ranjeet BhatiaManaging Partner at Saffron Hill Ventures

Also worked at Electronic Arts (EA)94

David SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockTiffany SpencerHead of Marketing at Menlo VenturesRajat TanejaInvestor at Foundation CapitalRobert TomkinsonSelf at Mucker CapitalGustav RydstedtAdvisor, Infrastructure Software at Verissimo VenturesShanti BergelManaging Director at TRANSCEND

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