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Dave Lin

Investor

General Partner and Advisor to Investment Committee at EduLab Capital Partners

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Writes $1M – $10M checks

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About

Dave Lin, co‑founder of Meyers Manx, brings rare operator experience from an iconic heritage brand to investing in value-driven, culturally resonant companies that democratize quality for mainstream and minority consumers.

Invests in

Climate TechDirect to ConsumerHealthtechMobility & TransportationSpace Tech

Experience

  1. eCare Vault, Inc.Board Observercurrent2025 — present
  2. RiipenBoard Observercurrent2025 — present
  3. EduLab Capital PartnersGeneral Partner and Advisor to Investment Committeecurrent2026 — present
  4. PromptBoard Observercurrent2025 — present
  5. Meyers ManxCo-Founder and Founding Board Directorcurrent2020 — present
  6. Unicorn Venture PartnersManaging Partner and CIOcurrent2018 — presentLos Angeles, California
  7. Lin VenturesManaging Membercurrent2011 — present
  8. Yellowbird®Board Member2024 — 2026
  9. DatabentoBoard Member2021 — 2026Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  10. goodboybobBoard Member2025 — 2026
  11. Trousdale VenturesHead of Consumer and Consumer Technology2024 — 2026
  12. Trousdale VenturesOperating Partner2023 — 2024
  13. Trousdale VenturesGeneral Partner and CIO2019 — 2023
  14. The Lemon Perfect CompanyBoard Member2024 — 2026
  15. Super CoffeeBoard Member2024 — 2026
  16. Climate Candy®Board Member2024 — 2026
  17. ElaviBoard Observer2024 — 2026
  18. Flamingo EstateBoard Member2023 — 2026
  19. get haiBoard Member2022 — 2026
  20. Ad Hoc Labs, Inc.Chief Financial Officer2013 — 2025Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  21. Common HeirBoard Member2021 — 2024
  22. PavemintChief Executive Officer2020 — 2023
  23. ZiftenBoard Director2018 — 2022Austin, Texas
  24. TicketMob (acquired by CVent, Inc)Chief Financial Officer2012 — 2015Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  25. Maker Studios Inc (Acquired by Disney)Chief Financial Officer2010 — 2011
  26. TillsterBoard Observer2010 — 2011
  27. Upfront VenturesVenture Capital Investor2009 — 2011
  28. ExperianDirector of Strategy, Innovation and Synergy2006 — 2009
  29. PriceGrabber.comDirector of Strategy; Director of Local and Mobile Search2005 — 2009
  30. Montgomery & Co.Head of Consumer Software2001 — 2005

Skills & more

Strategy59E-commerce30Entrepreneurship47Business Development22Online Marketing13Marketing Strategy10Start-ups53Strategic Partnerships26Online Advertising8Digital Media15Corporate Finance7Mergers & Acquisitions18
+12 moreDue DiligenceValuationPrivate EquityMobile DevicesFinancial ModelingVenture CapitalCorporate DevelopmentInvestmentsFinanceInvestment BankingCRMBusiness Planning

Languages Chinese (Mandarin) · English · French · Spanish · Taiwanese

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Colleagues at EduLab Capital Partners

Koji Takahashi
General Partner at EduLab Capital Partners
Liam Pisano
Managing Partner at EduLab Capital Partners
Norihisa Wada
Managing Partner at EduLab Capital Partners
Sally Sorte
Venture Partner at EduLab Capital Partners
William Pisano
General Partner at EduLab Capital Partners

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dave Lin?
Dave Lin, co‑founder of Meyers Manx, brings rare operator experience from an iconic heritage brand to investing in value-driven, culturally resonant companies that democratize quality for mainstream and minority consumers.
Where does Dave Lin work?
Dave Lin is General Partner and Advisor to Investment Committee at EduLab Capital Partners.
What does Dave Lin invest in?
Dave Lin invests in Climate Tech, Direct to Consumer, Healthtech, Mobility & Transportation, Space Tech.
What check size does Dave Lin write?
Dave Lin typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
Where did Dave Lin go to school?
Dave Lin studied at The Wharton School (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); UCLA (Bachelors of Arts, Political Science; Psychology; Business Administration).

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