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Bob Lee

California Founded 2010 Website
Cheque Size$1M to $50M
Stages2
Industries15
Markets19
Stated Portfolio14
Operating Since2010 (16y)

About Bob Lee

Bob Lee was a distinguished angel investor and technology executive renowned for his pivotal role in the development of mobile payments and fintech. As the Chief Technology Officer at Square (now Block Inc.), he was instrumental in creating Cash App, a widely used mobile payment service. Prior to his tenure at Square, Lee was a software engineer at Google, where he contributed to the development of Android's core library and led the creation of the Guice framework. His expertise in mobile technology and payments positioned him as a leading figure in the fintech industry. In addition to his executive roles, Lee was an active angel investor, supporting a diverse range of startups across various sectors. His investment portfolio included companies such as SpaceX, Clubhouse, Tile, Figma, Faire, Orchid, Addressable, Nana, Ticket Fairy, Gowalla, Asha, SiPhox, Netswitch, and Found. His strategic insights and support were instrumental in the growth and success of these ventures. Tragically, Bob Lee's life was cut short on April 4, 2023, when he was fatally stabbed in San Francisco. His untimely passing was a significant loss to the technology and investment communities, where he was remembered for his visionary contributions and commitment to innovation.

Geographical Focus

African markets3

Other stated markets16

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaGermanyJapanAustraliaSingaporeChinaIndiaBrazilFranceUnited Arab EmiratesMexicoSouth KoreaSaudi ArabiaRussia

Requirements

Innovative technology solutions, Scalable business models, Experienced founding teams, Strong market potential, Clear monetization strategies

Stated Portfolio14

SpaceX
Nana
Figma
Faire
Clubhouse
Gowalla
Tile
Found
Orchid
Addressable
Ticket Fairy
Asha
SiPhox
Netswitch

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TypeAngel Investor
CityCalifornia
Founded2010
Minimum Cheque$1M
Maximum Cheque$50M