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Jimmy (Jin) Lin

Investor

Managing Director at Cipholio Ventures

Chicago, Illinois

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Jimmy Lin is a corporate development and investment professional with five years of experience in digital assets, including M&A execution, vendor selection, structured credit negotiations, and early-stage portfolio management across 50+ companies. Previously, he spent a decade in data analytics and platform strategy roles at DiDi, Epsilon, Groupon, and Omnicom, focusing on market intelligence, dynamic pricing, and predictive modeling. He has developed AI-native tools including a self-hosted CRM with natural-language search capabilities and agent-based monitoring workflows for deal and market research.

Experience

  1. BitMartDirector Corporate Development2021 — 2026
  2. Cipholio VenturesHead of Accelerator2022 — 2026
  3. Cipholio VenturesPortfolio Management Director2021 — 2026
  4. DiDiSr. Strategy Manager2020 — 2021Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
  5. EpsilonAssociate Director2017 — 2020Greater Chicago Area
  6. GrouponAnalytics Lead2015 — 2017Greater Chicago Area
  7. GrouponCRM Specialist2012 — 2015Greater Chicago Area
  8. Accuen Media - Omnicom GroupSr. Analyst2011 — 2012Greater Chicago Area
  9. HAVI Global SolutionsAnalyst, Marketplace Analytics2010 — 2011
  10. NestleSales Management Intern -Food and Beverage Division2008

Education

  1. Northwestern UniversityMaster of Science, Marketing2008 — 2009
  2. Zhongnan University of Economics and LawBachelor of Law, International Relations2004 — 2008

Skills & more

Analysis13Strategy3Management3Leadership2Strategic Partnerships2Analytics59Cross-functional Team LeadershipStablecoinsFinancial ModelingDeal SourcingDeal StructuringAcquisition Integration
+12 moreDue DiligencePartnershipsBusiness DevelopmentPortfolio ManagementFinancial ManagementWeb3Project ManagementPlatform ManagementInvestment ManagementSASSQLCRM

Languages Chinese · English

  • SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9 — SAS
  • SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 — SAS

From Jimmy's professional profile.

Colleagues at Cipholio Ventures

Nicole Wang
Analyst at Cipholio Ventures
Supeng Han
Investor at Cipholio Ventures
Yvan NI
Analyst at Cipholio Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Where does Jimmy (Jin) Lin work?
Jimmy (Jin) Lin is Managing Director at Cipholio Ventures.
What check size does Jimmy (Jin) Lin write?
Jimmy (Jin) Lin typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

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Also attended Northwestern University338

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Also attended Zhongnan University of Economics and Law1

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Shared employers

Also worked at BitMart3

Lee FanVenture Partner at CatchLight Capital PartnersYvan NIAnalyst at Cipholio VenturesVictoria F.Principal at Kraken Ventures

Also worked at Epsilon5

Gina CarfagnoAdvisor - Enterprise Technology at Augment VenturesAndrew LowePartner at Tuareg Energy Ltd at Jua FundJohn GiulianiVenture Partner at Serra VenturesTiffany Priosoetanto-MasrinPrincipal at Intudo VenturesTiffani RiceManaging Consultant at Black Angel Group

Also worked at Groupon91

Greg RudinBoard Partner at Menlo VenturesTed LeonsisFounder & Partner, Revolution Growth at RevolutionEric LefkofskyEntrepreneur & PhilanthropistJyri EngeströmPartner at Lifeline VenturesBria IulianoExecutive Assistant at Two Bear CapitalBrittanyInvestor at Backstage Capital

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Also worked at Accuen Media - Omnicom Group4

Wes NicholsPartner at March Capital PartnersKerry KelloggVenture Partner at Alpha PartnersFreddie LuchterhandSpecialist Advisor, Brand Impact at Openspace VenturesDiego PhilippiVenture Partner - Chile at Magma Partners