Lily Lyman

Lily Lyman

Partner atUnderscore VCBoston, MA

Lily Lyman is a Partner at Underscore VC, focusing on workflow automation and Vertical AI investments. She has a global background, having lived and worked in over 75 countries, and previously held roles at Facebook and co-founded a startup.

What Lily can write

Writes checks of$500K to $3M
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%, 10-12%, > 12%At first check
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Underscore VC writes $500K to $3M checks, larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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Career

  1. Facebook · growth leader
  2. Underscore VC · Partner
    Now
  3. Agtech & CPG startup

Companies founded

Agtech & CPG startup

Investments named in public bios

Gander RoboticsQuilt HealthKorlTerra SecurityCopleyBusRightGoldcastHeraldSlang AICenoaApploiSoofaLearnLuxHi MarleyMacroHelloTeam

Focus

workflow automationvertical aiinsurancehealthcarelife sciences

Education

Harvard University, undergraduate degreeStanford Graduate School of Business, MBAColumbia Business School, Certificate in EntrepreneurshipStanford GSB, Certificate in Public Management

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Questions

Who is Lily Lyman?

Lily Lyman is a Partner at Underscore VC, focusing on workflow automation and Vertical AI investments. She has a global background, having lived and worked in over 75 countries, and previously held roles at Facebook and co-founded a startup.

How much does Lily Lyman invest?

Lily Lyman invests through Underscore VC, which writes checks of $500K to $3M at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Lily Lyman?

Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Lily in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Underscore VC backed works better.

What did Lily Lyman do before Underscore VC?

growth leader at Facebook; Agtech & CPG startup.

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