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Jeffrey Lu

Investor

Venture Partner at Nest.Bio Ventures

Singapore

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $150K

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

  1. Engine BiosciencesCo-Founder and CEOcurrent2016 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area / Singapore
  2. NSG VenturesFounding Partnercurrent2023 — present
  3. GeneFabCo-Foundercurrent2023 — present
  4. PairX BioFounding Board Directorcurrent2020 — presentSingapore
  5. Bota BiosciencesCo-Foundercurrent2019 — present
  6. Nest.Bio VenturesPartnercurrent2017 — presentBoston, China, Singapore
  7. Goodman CapitalCo-Founder and Advisorcurrent2013 — presentSE Asia, USA
  8. Enleofen BioFounding Board Director2017 — 2020
  9. AAE (AirAsiaExpedia)Head of Strategy and Analytics2013 — 2014Singapore
  10. Think BIGBoard Director2012 — 2013Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  11. AirAsiaGroup Head of Commercial Strategy / Head of Strategy2011 — 2013Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta
  12. Bain & CompanyConsultant2007 — 2011Singapore
  13. Blackhorse Asset ManagmentResearch Intern2006Singapore

Education

  1. University of PennsylvaniaBachelor’s Degree
  2. Taipei American SchoolHigh School
  3. Dartmouth College
  4. NEHS

Skills & more

Strategy14Management1Strategic Planning4Mergers & Acquisitions1Due Diligence1Entrepreneurship3Cross-functional Team LeadershipPrivate Equity1Analytics1Corporate DevelopmentInvestments2Emerging Markets
+11 moreMarketingOperations ManagementAcquisition IntegrationMarket EntrySalesConsultingFinancial ServicesHedge FundsBusiness StrategyE-commerceManagement Consulting

Languages English · Mandarin

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Jeffrey Lu work?
Jeffrey Lu is Venture Partner at Nest.Bio Ventures.
What check size does Jeffrey Lu write?
Jeffrey Lu typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

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