Lily Kim, PhD

Active Investor

General Partner, Chief Scientific Officer, and Co-founder at Awaken Capital

San Diego, California

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Lily Kim, PhD, General Partner, Chief Scientific Officer, and Co-founder at Awaken Capital is an active investor based in San Diego, California. This profile covers what Lily Kim, PhD backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Lily Kim connects capital to science, working at the intersection of science and commercial strategy for over two decades.

Lily Kim, PhD invests in Healthcare & Biotech, Biotech & Pharma and Artificial Intelligence, typically at Early Stage Venture.

Location
San Diego, California
Typical check
$500K

What does Lily Kim, PhD invest in?

Investor type
VC
Stages
Early Stage Venture

Where is Lily Kim, PhD based?

Lily Kim, PhD is based in San Diego, California.

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Who is Lily Kim, PhD?

Lily Kim, PhD, General Partner, Chief Scientific Officer, and Co-founder at Awaken Capital is an active investor based in San Diego, California. Lily Kim, PhD invests in Healthcare & Biotech, Biotech & Pharma and Artificial Intelligence, typically at Early Stage Venture.

What does Lily Kim, PhD invest in?

Lily Kim, PhD invests in Healthcare & Biotech, Biotech & Pharma and Artificial Intelligence, typically at Early Stage Venture. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.

What stage does Lily Kim, PhD invest at?

Lily Kim, PhD typically invests at Early Stage Venture. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.

What is Lily Kim, PhD's typical check size?

Lily Kim, PhD typically writes checks around $500K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.

Where is Lily Kim, PhD based?

Lily Kim, PhD is based in San Diego, California.

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