Caleb Lee

Venture Capital Associate

Professional Overview
Caleb Lee is an accomplished Venture Capital Associate with a strong background in biotechnology and engineering research. He leverages his technical expertise and industry insights to identify and support promising startups within the biotech and life sciences sectors.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As a Venture Capital Associate at Starta VC, Caleb is responsible for evaluating investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and providing strategic guidance to portfolio companies. He plays a pivotal role in sourcing, analyzing, and advising early-stage startups, helping them navigate the complex landscape of venture capital and technology commercialization.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Caleb has held various research and consulting positions, including time as a Graduate Researcher at the prestigious Leong and Tomer Labs at Columbia University, where he contributed to groundbreaking projects in the field of biotechnology. He has also served as a Microfabrication Consultant for Kryptos Biotechnologies, Inc. and CellFE - Cell Fluidics Engineering, leveraging his expertise in microfluidics and bioengineering.

Caleb's early career experiences include roles as a Junior Specialist at the Healy Lab at UC Berkeley College of Engineering and an Undergraduate Researcher at the same institution. He has also participated in notable programs such as the Activator Program at Nucleate New York and the Math Meets Bio Columbia/AlleyCorp Competition at the Columbia Lab-to-Market Accelerator Network.

Academic Background
Caleb holds a Bachelor's degree from the UC Berkeley College of Engineering, where he specialized in Bioengineering. During his academic journey, he has garnered recognition for his research achievements, including internships at prestigious institutions such as BiNEL (Biophotonics & Nano Engineering Lab) at Seoul National University and the Intelligent BioMEMS Lab at Korea University.

Areas of Expertise

• Venture capital investment evaluation and due diligence

• Biotechnology and life sciences industry knowledge

• Microfluidics and bioengineering technical expertise

• Startup advisory and strategic guidance

• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Professional Impact
Caleb's contributions have had a meaningful impact within the venture capital and biotech ecosystems. As a Venture Capital Associate, he has played a pivotal role in identifying and supporting promising startups, helping them secure funding and access valuable resources to accelerate their growth. His technical expertise and industry insights have been instrumental in guiding these early-stage companies towards successful commercialization and market impact.

Conclusion
With his diverse background in research, consulting, and venture capital, Caleb Lee is poised to continue making significant contributions to the biotechnology and life sciences sectors. As a Venture Capital Associate, he is committed to fostering innovation, supporting entrepreneurial endeavors, and driving the development of transformative technologies that will shape the future of the industry.