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Justin Mak

Justin Mak

Executive Director & Partner, Shanda Grab Ventures atShanda GroupCalifornia
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Justin Mak is an Executive Director and Partner at Shanda Grab Ventures, involved in early-stage investments and legal matters. He previously worked at Shearman & Sterling LLP, Goldman Sachs, and Credit Suisse.

What Justin can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series AMostly follows a lead
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Career

  1. Goldman Sachs · analyst
  2. Credit Suisse · analyst
  3. Shearman & Sterling LLP · Associate
  4. Shanda Grab Ventures · Executive Director & Partner
  5. Shanda Group · Executive Director & Partner, Shanda Grab Ventures
    Now

Focus

venture capitalearly-stage investmentslegalprivate market transactions

Education

Columbia University, B.A. in HistoryColumbia University School of Law, JD

Also at Shanda Group

David Tan
David TanManaging Director and Partner, Private Equity & Venture Capital
Tianqiao Chen
Tianqiao ChenFounder, Chairman and CEO
Cathy Ge
Cathy GeDeputy Chief Investment Officer; Executive Director & Partner, Shanda Grab Ventures

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Who is Justin Mak?

Justin Mak is an Executive Director and Partner at Shanda Grab Ventures, involved in early-stage investments and legal matters. He previously worked at Shearman & Sterling LLP, Goldman Sachs, and Credit Suisse.

How much does Justin Mak invest?

Shanda Group has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a.

How do I pitch Justin Mak?

A warm intro from a founder Shanda Group backed works best.

What did Justin Mak do before Shanda Group?

analyst at Goldman Sachs; analyst at Credit Suisse; Associate at Shearman & Sterling LLP; Executive Director & Partner at Shanda Grab Ventures.

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