Steven Lehmann

Managing Director atPortal InnovationsIllinois

Steven Lehmann is a Principal and Managing Director of Stargaze at Portal Innovations. He has experience in venture building and university innovation ecosystems.

What Steven can write

Writes checks of$500K to $3M
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedCan lead the round
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

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

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: Portal Innovations.

Career

  1. University of Chicago
  2. Portal Innovations · Principal
    Now
  3. Portal Innovations · Managing Director of Stargaze
    Now

Focus

venture buildinguniversity innovationbiotechtech commercializationAI

Also at Portal Innovations

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Who is Steven Lehmann?

Steven Lehmann is a Principal and Managing Director of Stargaze at Portal Innovations. He has experience in venture building and university innovation ecosystems.

How much does Steven Lehmann invest?

Steven Lehmann invests through Portal Innovations, which writes checks of $500K to $3M at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Steven Lehmann?

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

What did Steven Lehmann do before Portal Innovations?

University of Chicago.

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