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Richard Lin

Investor

Vice President at Smash Capital

New York, New York

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

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Experience

  1. Smash CapitalVice Presidentcurrent2022 — presentNew York, United States
  2. FlatpayInvestor & Boardcurrent2025 — present
  3. Ambience HealthcareInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  4. ElevenLabsInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  5. PearlInvestor & Boardcurrent2024 — present
  6. SleeperInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  7. Lanes & PlanesBoardcurrent2023 — present
  8. AirTreeInvestment Manager2020 — 2022Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  9. Bain & CompanyManagement Consultant2018 — 2020Sydney, Australia; Boston, USA
  10. HomeHelloCo-Founder / CEO2013 — 2017Australia
  11. Moelis & CompanyInvestment Banking2016Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  12. Rocket Internet SEVenture Development2013 — 2014Philippines

Investments

Led

BuysightCoverooLexiLiveRampSocializr

Per curated public sources.

Colleagues at Smash Capital

Aashay Shah
Vice President at Smash Capital
Amanda Salzman
Principal at Smash Capital
Brad Twohig
Co-Founder, Managing Partner at Smash Capital
Brandon Ortiz
COO, CCO at Smash Capital
Charlotte Camacho
Vice President at Smash Capital
David Urban
Operating Partner at Smash Capital
Eric Garland
Co-Founder, Managing Partner at Smash Capital
Evan Garland
Executive Officer at Smash Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Richard Lin?
Vice President at Smash Capital
Where does Richard Lin work?
Richard Lin is Vice President at Smash Capital.
What check size does Richard Lin write?
Richard Lin typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies has Richard Lin invested in?
Investments tracked here include Buysight, Coveroo, Lexi, LiveRamp, Socializr, Axiom, Rhythm NewMedia, Skybox Security.
Where did Richard Lin go to school?
Richard Lin studied at UNSW (Bachelor of Commerce/Economics); University of Amsterdam (Exchange Program, Economics and Business); The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (Summer Program, Fixed Income Securities).
Does Richard Lin lead rounds?
Yes — Richard Lin has led 5 tracked investments.

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