Mack Lu
InvestorFounderVenture Partner at Pioneer · Founder at Niles
San Francisco Bay Area
Writes $200K – $300K checks · typically $250K
FoundedNiles · YC
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Founder at NilesYC W17
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Mack Lu?
- Venture Partner at Pioneer
- Where does Mack Lu work?
- Mack Lu is Founder of Niles and Venture Partner at Pioneer.
- What check size does Mack Lu write?
- Mack Lu typically writes checks of $200K – $300K.
- What companies did Mack Lu found?
- Mack Lu founded Niles.
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