Jeffrey Lu
InvestorFounding Partner at NSG Ventures · Venture Partner at Nest.Bio Ventures
Singapore
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $150K
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Daphne TeounlockedJeffrey: together at Nest.Bio Ventures (2018–2026)
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×7Jeffrey: together at Taipei American School
Jeffrey: together at NSG Ventures
About
Jeffrey Lu is co-founder and CEO of Engine Biosciences. Over 15 years, he has founded and led technology and life sciences companies across APAC and the US, including Enleofen (acquired by Boehringer Ingelmann for $4 billion) and AAE (acquired by Expedia), developing clinical therapeutics, AI and data-driven platforms, and generating exits and capital returns. He has also invested as a venture capital partner and principal investor in life sciences and AI-enabled technologies, and has experience across company formation, team building, capital raising, product development, and transaction execution.
Experience
- Engine BiosciencesCo-Founder and CEOcurrent2016 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area / Singapore
- NSG VenturesFounding Partnercurrent2023 — present
- GeneFabCo-Foundercurrent2023 — present
- PairX BioFounding Board Directorcurrent2020 — presentSingapore
- Bota BiosciencesCo-Foundercurrent2019 — present
- Nest.Bio VenturesPartnercurrent2017 — presentBoston, China, Singapore
- Goodman CapitalCo-Founder and Advisorcurrent2013 — presentSE Asia, USA
- Enleofen BioFounding Board Director2017 — 2020
- AAE (AirAsiaExpedia)Head of Strategy and Analytics2013 — 2014Singapore
- Think BIGBoard Director2012 — 2013Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- AirAsiaGroup Head of Commercial Strategy / Head of Strategy2011 — 2013Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta
- Bain & CompanyConsultant2007 — 2011Singapore
- Blackhorse Asset ManagmentResearch Intern2006Singapore
Skills & more
Strategy14Management1Strategic Planning4Mergers & Acquisitions1Due Diligence1Entrepreneurship3Cross-functional Team LeadershipPrivate Equity1Analytics1Corporate DevelopmentInvestments2Emerging Markets
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MarketingOperations ManagementAcquisition IntegrationMarket EntrySalesConsultingFinancial ServicesHedge FundsBusiness StrategyE-commerceManagement ConsultingLanguages English · Mandarin
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Colleagues at NSG Ventures
Cheryl Cui
Advisor at NSG Ventures
Daphne Teo
Managing Partner and Founder at NSG Ventures
Darin Baur
CFO at NSG Ventures
David Epstein
Advisor at NSG Ventures
Fiona Lee
Advisor at NSG Ventures
Jeffrey Lu
Founding Partner at NSG Ventures
Ken Nesmith
Venture Partner at NSG Ventures
Paul Lin
Venture Partner at NSG Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jeffrey Lu?
- Jeffrey Lu is co-founder and CEO of Engine Biosciences. Over 15 years, he has founded and led technology and life sciences companies across APAC and the US, including Enleofen (acquired by Boehringer Ingelmann for $4 billion) and AAE (acquired by Expedia), developing clinical therapeutics, AI and data-driven platforms, and generating exits and capital returns. He has also invested as a venture capital partner and principal investor in life sciences and AI-enabled technologies, and has experience across company formation, team building, capital raising, product development, and transaction execution.
- Where does Jeffrey Lu work?
- Jeffrey Lu is Founding Partner at NSG Ventures.
- What check size does Jeffrey Lu write?
- Jeffrey Lu typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Jeffrey Lu go to school?
- Jeffrey Lu studied at University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor’s Degree); Taipei American School (High School); Dartmouth College.
Same school
Also attended University of Pennsylvania1,233
Brian ActonCo-founder of WhatsApp; co-founder of Signal FoundationKunal BahlCo-founder of Snapdeal; co-founder of Titan CapitalDasha MaggioPartner at Felicis Ventures, writer on venture capital and founder psychologyNancy WangInvestor at Felicis VenturesLeah von SiemensPartner at Manta Ray VenturesEghosa OmoiguiFounder and Managing General Partner at EchoVC Partners
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Also attended Taipei American School18
Ed DengCo-Founder and Operating Partner at Verge HealthTech FundAmanda WuChief of Staff at Founders FutureIsaac WuInvestor at Vector CapitalFernando GouveiaManaging Partner at Compa CapitalElton ChangInvestor at Propel Venture PartnersNina DohrauManaging Director at aws Gründungsfonds
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Also attended Dartmouth College574
Scott SandellExecutive Chairman & Chief Investment Officer at NEAJames DetweilerVP of Investments at Felicis VenturesBen RobbinsInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Mounisha AnumoluInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Ren RileyAdvisor at Oak Investment PartnersJeffrey PaineFounding Partner at Golden Gate Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Engine Biosciences1
Also worked at Bota Biosciences2
Also worked at AirAsia7
Anand KrishnanSenior Advisor, Malaysia at Openspace VenturesTaz PatelInvestor at Green Cow Venture CapitalJun Ho BaeInvestor at Altara VenturesDmitry VedenyapinFounder at PeakfloWidijastoro NugrohoFounder at Fresh FactoryTarun ValechaCo-Founder at Mezink
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Also worked at Bain & Company1,094
Steve JurvetsonCo-founder of Future VenturesLaela SturdyManaging Partner at CapitalGTheresia GouwFounding Partner at Acrew CapitalDeepinder GoyalCo-founder & CEO of ZomatoZach PerretCo-founder & CEO of Plaid; co-founder of MischiefWilliam HockeyCo-founder of Plaid; founder & CEO of Column
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