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Lisa Han
Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners
Lisa Han is a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, focusing on early-stage investments in enterprise software.1 She joined the firm in 2022, but her relationship with Lightspeed dates back to 2019 when she participated in their Scout Program.1
Professional Background
Prior to joining Lightspeed, Lisa held several notable positions:
- Investor at Gradient Ventures, where she focused on SaaS and fintech applications1
- First business hire at Ramp, leading business development and partnerships12
- Business Development and Demand Gen at Atrium, where she helped grow the business from 0-20M ARR and a team of 10 to over 2502
- Product Manager at IBM, working on Watson Internet of Things and QRadar security products2
Investment Experience
Lisa has been an active angel investor, making early investments in companies such as:
- Pave (formerly Trove)
- Secureframe
- Rutter
- Hightouch
- Unit Finance2
Her investment range at Lightspeed is typically between $3.0M and $20.0M, with a sweet spot around $15.0M.3
Education
Lisa's academic background includes:
- Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Middlebury College
- Studies at Harvard Business School and the London School of Economics2
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional life, Lisa was a competitive figure skater for over a decade, representing Team USA.2 She draws parallels between her figure skating career and startup life, noting the importance of resilience and creativity in both fields.1
In her free time, Lisa enjoys spending time in nature, attending Barry's Bootcamp with friends, and watching documentaries.1
