Deena Shakir
General Partner at Lux Capital
San Francisco Bay Area
Writes $2M – $20M checks · typically $10M
About
Deena Shakir, a first-generation Iraqi-American with a policy background at the U.S. State Department and USAID, focuses on deeptech and digital health, especially undercapitalized women's health.
Deena Shakir @deenashakir
Always a blast on @BloombergTV with @EdLudlow. As we discussed, AI is moving from intelligence to operation. That’s a much bigger shift than most realize. As models evolve beyond generating answers to taking action, trust becomes the product. Healthcare will be one of the first https://t.co/IE3Sd2j4VG
Aug 1, 2026 · ♥ 14 · ⇄ 1
Deena Shakir @deenashakir
May or may not have just agreed to reschedule a board meeting so we could all watch this game. GO 🏴!!! And go, @BellinghamJude !!! (This World Cup has miraculously turned me into a sports person).
Jul 15, 2026 · ♥ 15 · ⇄ 1
Deena Shakir @deenashakir
wow—feels like we got transported back in time. the feed is fixed!!! may open this app up more often now… hello, old friends!
Jul 15, 2026 · ♥ 43
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechDefense TechDigital HealthEnergyHardware
Deals · 1
Health EarlyBoard seat
via Lux Capital · filed Apr 2021 · $28M raise
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