Elana Lian is a Partner at Dell Technologies Capital, investing in early-stage AI, enterprise software, and deep tech. She previously spent over a decade at Intel Capital and cofounded two startups.

What Elana can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series ACan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Career

  1. Intel Capital · Investor
  2. Motorola Ventures · intern
  3. Intel Capital
  4. Dell Technologies Capital · Partner
    Now

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Focus

aienterprise softwaredeep techfrontier techiot

Education

Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, MBATufts University, Master of Electrical EngineeringUniversity of Toronto, Bachelor of Engineering Science

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Who is Elana Lian?

Elana Lian is a Partner at Dell Technologies Capital, investing in early-stage AI, enterprise software, and deep tech. She previously spent over a decade at Intel Capital and cofounded two startups.

How much does Elana Lian invest?

Dell Technologies Capital has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a.

How do I pitch Elana Lian?

A warm intro from a founder Dell Technologies Capital backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Elana Lian do before Dell Technologies Capital?

Investor at Intel Capital; intern at Motorola Ventures; Intel Capital.

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