Stephen Lee

Stephen Lee is a General Partner at Carbide Ventures based in Silicon Valley, where he directs early-stage venture capital investments and partnership initiatives for the firm. He brings more than 15 years of experience as a venture investor and partnership leader, specializing in cross-market investment strategies that connect international technology ecosystems. Throughout his career, Lee has built a distinct track record of bridging the enterprise markets of Asia and North America to support the growth of emerging startups. His historical investment portfolio features multiple successful exits across both regions, with prior venture-backed companies ultimately being acquired by prominent multinational technology corporations such as Google, Microsoft, IBM, GE, and Broadcom. Today, his primary professional focus remains on deploying early-stage capital and leveraging his extensive cross-border network to scale high-growth technology companies across global markets.