John Kim

Founder & Managing Partner atBrewer Lane VenturesBoston

John Kim is the founder and managing partner of Brewer Lane Ventures. He previously served as president and chief investment officer at New York Life Insurance Company.

What John can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series AMostly follows a lead
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Career

  1. New York Life Insurance Company · President and Chief Investment Officer
  2. Brewer Lane Ventures · Founder and Managing Partner
    Now

Companies founded

Brewer Lane Ventures

Focus

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Questions

Who is John Kim?

John Kim is the founder and managing partner of Brewer Lane Ventures. He previously served as president and chief investment officer at New York Life Insurance Company.

How much does John Kim invest?

Brewer Lane Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a.

How do I pitch John Kim?

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What did John Kim do before Brewer Lane Ventures?

President and Chief Investment Officer at New York Life Insurance Company.

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