Kevin Lin

Kevin Lin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Metatheory and a General Partner at Lifelike Capital. See portfolio and contact routes.

About Kevin Lin

Kevin Lin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Metatheory and a General Partner at Lifelike Capital, a leading early-stage venture firm, following his role as Co-Founder and former Chief Operating Officer of Twitch. His investment thesis targets early-stage technology ventures, primarily in pre-seed, seed, and early Series A rounds, with a focus on consumer tech, interactive media, and Web3 sectors globally. While specific check sizes vary, his average round investment is approximately $8.2 million, and he frequently participates as a lead or significant follow investor in Seed VC deals. Notable portfolio companies include Cruise Automation (acquired by GM for over $1 billion), Alto Pharmacy (valued at $1 billion), and OURA Health (valued at $5 billion). Lin has also invested in emerging startups such as Catena Labs, Juked.GG, and Asterix, reflecting his continued activity in gaming and interactive entertainment. A distinctive point of view in his public profile is his deep patronage of Asian American founders and creatives, alongside his support for communities in New Orleans and Taipei.

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Role
Co-Founder and CEO
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Portfolio companies listed
106
Investments recorded
111

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