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Erik Lim

Investor

Investor at Fifth Wall Ventures

Los Angeles, California

Writes $5M – $20M checks · typically $12.5M

30 Under 30 2023 · Venture Capital

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About

Erik Lim is co-founder and managing partner of Assemble Capital, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment and development firm that has built over $150 million in properties across Southern California, specializing in single-family fix-and-flip, multifamily, and infill projects. He has raised capital from more than 100 limited partners and also works as a real estate agent with Hollywood Estates representing clients in South Bay and West Los Angeles. Previously, Lim founded Potluck Ventures, a venture capital firm that invested in 16+ companies with a focus on Asian American and Pacific Islander founders, and spent nearly a decade in growth equity and venture capital roles at Fifth Wall, JMI Equity, and AXA Venture Partners.

Experience

  1. Assemble CapitalCo-Founder & Managing Partner - Real Estate Developercurrent2023 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  2. Hollywood EstatesRealtor - South Bay and West Los Angelescurrent2022 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  3. Potluck Ventures (Backing AAPI Founders)Founder & General Partner - AAPI Focused Venture Capital Investorcurrent2022 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  4. GA technologies GROUPAdvisor - Management Strategy Divisioncurrent2023 — present
  5. ForbesForbes 30 Under 30 - Class of 20232022 — 2023
  6. Fifth WallInvestor - Venture Capital2019 — 2022Venice, California
  7. CobliBoard Observer2020 — 2022São Paulo, Brazil
  8. AXA Venture Partners (AVP)Investor - Growth Equity2017 — 2019San Francisco, California
  9. JMI EquityInvestor - Growth Equity2015 — 2017La Jolla, California

Skills & more

PowerPoint10Facebook3Microsoft PowerPoint2Software as a Service (SaaS)1Microsoft Excel1Real Estate SyndicationReal eatate developmentStartupsIncome Propertiesreal estate agentResearch18Marketing18
+12 moreData AnalysisChinese (Cantonese)Investment BankingMarket ResearchDigital MediaEvent PlanningAdvertisingSocial MediaManagementQualitative ResearchManagement ConsultingSocial Networking

Languages Chinese (Cantonese) · English · Spanish

  • California Licensed Real Estate Agent — CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Erik Lim?
Erik Lim is co-founder and managing partner of Assemble Capital, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment and development firm that has built over $150 million in properties across Southern California, specializing in single-family fix-and-flip, multifamily, and infill projects. He has raised capital from more than 100 limited partners and also works as a real estate agent with Hollywood Estates representing clients in South Bay and West Los Angeles. Previously, Lim founded Potluck Ventures, a venture capital firm that invested in 16+ companies with a focus on Asian American and Pacific Islander founders, and spent nearly a decade in growth equity and venture capital roles at Fifth Wall, JMI Equity, and AXA Venture Partners.
What check size does Erik Lim write?
Erik Lim typically writes checks of $5M – $20M.
What companies has Erik Lim invested in?
Investments tracked here include Homebound, Zenjob.
Where did Erik Lim go to school?
Erik Lim studied at The Johns Hopkins University (Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business); Palos Verdes High School.
Does Erik Lim lead rounds?
Yes — Erik Lim has led 2 tracked investments.

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