Where does Lily Lyman work?

Lily Lyman is General Partner at Underscore VC and Board director at Darby.

What check size does Lily Lyman write?

Lily Lyman typically writes checks of $1M – $5M.

What boards does Lily Lyman sit on?

Lily Lyman holds tracked board seats at Darby.

Where did Lily Lyman go to school?

Lily Lyman studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); Harvard University (BA, Social Studies); Columbia Business School (Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness Certificate, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies).

Lily Lyman

Investor

General Partner at Underscore VC · Board director at Darby

Boston

Writes $1M – $5M checks · typically $2.5M

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Ryan IsonounlockedLily: together at Yard Ventures (2016)

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Lily: together at MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program

Lily: together at Endeavor

About

Lily Lyman is a partner at Underscore VC, where she leads investments in workflow automation and Vertical AI across insurance, healthcare, and life sciences, and helps run the firm itself. Before venture, she was a growth leader at Facebook, launching products that added 100 million new users over four years, and earlier held strategy, operating, and entrepreneurial roles, including co-founding an agtech and CPG startup while at Stanford. She has lived and worked in more than 75 countries and works closely with founders on go-to-market strategy, product positioning, and growth. She holds a Harvard undergraduate degree and a Stanford GSB MBA, plus certificates from Columbia Business School and Stanford GSB.

Contact· published on Lily's own website

l•••@underscore.vcreveal

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechInsurTech

Beyond investing

Founded: Co-founded an agtech and CPG startup while at Stanford.
Education: Earned her undergraduate degree from Harvard University. Earned her MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. Holds a Certificate in Entrepreneurship from Columbia Business School. Holds a Certificate in Public Management from Stanford GSB.
Boards: Board Director for the New England Venture Capital Association. Serves on the MIT Sandbox Funding Board. Serves on the Harvard Allston Fund. Serves on the board of WBUR.
Communities: Leads the Boston chapter of All Raise. Was a founding member of the Yard Ventures Investment Committee.
Hobbies: Speaks Spanish and can walk on her hands.

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Board director at Darby

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Darby's investors · 2

Flare Capital PartnersBoston · $1M – $10M checks · since 2024 Underscore VCBoston · since 2024

Co-founders at Darby

Jackson StoneExecutive Officer, Director

Charlotte LawsonExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

Underscore VCGeneral Partnercurrent2018 — presentBoston
WBURMember Board of Directorscurrent2024 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
New England Venture Capital AssociationBoard Member, Vice Chaircurrent2022 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Allston Venture FundFunding Board membercurrent2022 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund ProgramFunding Board Membercurrent2022 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
All RaiseBoston Chapter, Leadership teamcurrent2020 — present
FacebookGrowth & Connectivity2013 — 2018Menlo Park
Yard VenturesInvestment Committee Member2016 — 2018
NECTCo-Founder2014 — 2015
Dalberg Global Development AdvisorsConsultant2010 — 2012New York
EndeavorPiLA + Entrepreneur Services (Global)2008 — 2010Chile, New York

Skills & more

Strategic Planning8Strategy30Spanish3Entrepreneurship51Business Strategy15Management Consulting15Social Entrepreneurship21International Development8Emerging Markets12Start-ups15Non-profits2Community Outreach

+9 more

Strategic ConsultingPolicy AnalysisMarket EntryMarket ResearchNonprofitsBusiness DevelopmentAnalyticsFinancial ModelingStrategic Partnerships

Languages Spanish

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Deals · 1

DarbyBoard seat

via Underscore VC · filed Dec 2024 · $6.3M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Colleagues at Underscore VC

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Venture Partner at F-Prime Capital Partners

Andrew Palmer

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Brian Devaney

Early-stage investor at Underscore VC focused on vertical AI and B2B software transforming legacy business processes

Brian Fakhoury

Investment Analyst at Underscore VC

Chris Gardner

Partner at Underscore VC

Claire Crowther

Vice President, Strategy & Operations at Underscore VC

Corey Thomas

Chairman & CEO of Rapid7 at Underscore VC

Devin Nash

Vice President, Brand & Experience at Underscore VC

Network3

Andrew Bialecki

Angel

Brian Devaney

Early-stage investor at Underscore VC focused on vertical AI and B2B software transforming legacy business processes

Chris Gardner

Partner at Underscore VC

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Lily Lyman?: Lily Lyman is a partner at Underscore VC, where she leads investments in workflow automation and Vertical AI across insurance, healthcare, and life sciences, and helps run the firm itself. Before venture, she was a growth leader at Facebook, launching products that added 100 million new users over four years, and earlier held strategy, operating, and entrepreneurial roles, including co-founding an agtech and CPG startup while at Stanford. She has lived and worked in more than 75 countries and works closely with founders on go-to-market strategy, product positioning, and growth. She holds a Harvard undergraduate degree and a Stanford GSB MBA, plus certificates from Columbia Business School and Stanford GSB.
Where does Lily Lyman work?: Lily Lyman is General Partner at Underscore VC and Board director at Darby.
What does Lily Lyman invest in?: Lily Lyman invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Healthtech, InsurTech.
What check size does Lily Lyman write?: Lily Lyman typically writes checks of $1M – $5M.
What boards does Lily Lyman sit on?: Lily Lyman holds tracked board seats at Darby.
Where did Lily Lyman go to school?: Lily Lyman studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); Harvard University (BA, Social Studies); Columbia Business School (Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness Certificate, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies).