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Winston Lin

Strategic Finance at Grammarly

San Francisco, California

Overview 

Winston Lin is currently the Strategic Finance professional at Grammarly in San Francisco, California. With a background in investment banking and extensive experience at companies like Verizon Ventures and Citi, he brings expertise in investments, financial analysis, and corporate finance to his role at Grammarly. His career highlights include roles as a Principal at Verizon Ventures and an Investment Banking Analyst at Citi, showcasing his strong financial acumen and strategic decision-making abilities.

Work Experience 

  • Strategic Finance

    2023 - Current

Grammarly is the trusted AI assistant for communication and productivity.

Raised $400,000,000.00 from Baillie Gifford and BlackRock.

  • Technology Investor

    2021 - 2023

    Technology-focused serial SPAC sponsor. Key industry focus: enterprise SaaS, cybersecurity and fintech.

  • Principal

    2020 - 2021

    Corporate Venture Capital Investor. Supported Verizon's long-term strategy by sourcing and investing in early-stage consumer technology startups. Worked with portfolio companies to support business development, financial planning and other strategic initiatives.

  • Investment Associate

    2017 - 2019

    $402 Million SPAC focused on growth companies. Completed merger with Nesco in a transaction valued at ~$1.1 Billion.

Capitol Investment Corp IV is a public investment vehicle formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, and acquisition.

  • Investment Banking Analyst

    2014 - 2017

    Technology, Media & Telecommunications Investment Banking Group. Advised TMT companies on M&A, IPOs, equity financings and debt financings.

Citigroup is a financial services holding company that provides various financial products and services.

Raised $12,950,000,000.00 from ValueAct Capital and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

  • Investment Banking Summer Analyst

    2013 - 2013

    Technology Investment Banking Group

DB Capital Ventures invests in early-stage and emerging growth businesses and is a venture capital firm based in New York.

  • Trading Summer Analyst

    2012 - 2012

  • Investment Management Summer Analyst

    2012 - 2012

Destination Wealth Management provides financial services, investment research, portfolio construction and management services.

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