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Derrick Lee
• Start-ups Investments & Management • Early-stage business development & fund-raising
Derrick Lee is a senior investment professional based in Singapore with extensive experience in supporting and managing technology startups.1 He served as Senior Investment Manager at Accel-X Pte Ltd from 2012 to June 2023, a role he held for 11 years.1
Lee's expertise lies in supporting startups through their pre-seed, seed, and growth stages, particularly in the Maritime/O&G, Healthcare, and Agri/Food industries.1 He focuses on providing funding, mentoring, and market access to help companies reach their next stage of growth and investment.1
In addition to his role at Accel-X, Lee has held several other positions:
- Principal Practitioner at Ezer Management Services (March 2018 - Present)
- Director and Co-Founder of Dravam Pte Ltd (January 2020 - October 2023)
- Senior Manager at NUS Enterprise (2007 - 2018)
- Business Development Manager at Yokogawa (1997 - 2006)
Lee's educational background includes:
- Diploma from Ngee Ann Polytechnic (1986 - 1989)
- Bachelor of Engineering from Nanyang Technological University (1991 - 1994)
- Master's degree from the University of South Australia (2001 - 2003)
His LinkedIn profile emphasizes his focus on "Thinking & starting right... for sustainable growth & investment for scaling."1
