Yim Lui (Lucy) Law

Senior Investment Analyst

2022 - Current

New Zealand Growth Capital Partners (NZGCP) is a government-backed venture capital dedicated to build a vibrant early stage investment market and foster innovation in New Zealand. Our Aspire fund invests directly into seed to series A startups with increasing focus on deep tech and underserved emerging sectors. - Deal sourcing from deep-tech accelerators, investors, research institutes, and startup networks. - Conduct comprehensive due diligence, including financial modeling and technology evaluation, to drive investment recommendations. - Provide support to portfolio companies, offering market insights, valuation benchmarks, and connections with investors and industry partners. - Conduct sector research and investment thesis refinement - Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the startup ecosystem, engaging in market development and networking initiatives.

R&D commercialisation adviser

2020 - 2022

- Advance the pipeline and framework for commercialisation projects - Evaluate risks and ROI of  projects and startups - Provide recommendations to grant R&D funding and pre-seed funding - Connect researchers with research entities and startups for potential collaboration

Investment Analyst - Gobi Partners

2019 - 2019

- Source deals through attending demo days and monthly startup feedback sessions - Perform an initial selection of startups for the AEF global pitching competition, Jumpstarter and HK AI Lab by analysing the business framework and performance - Create investment memos for the investment committee post-due diligence and term sheet negotiations

Commercialisation Analyst

2018 - 2019

- Research and analyse technology patents, market and policies  - Provide recommendations to grant R&D funding and pre-seed funding - Draft legal documents (licensing agreements and share ownership agreements)

COO

2017 - 2018

Velocity is a student led organisation that fosters and promotes the spirit of innovation and culture of entrepreneurship at the University of Auckland. We inspire, motivate and provide support to students and staff to innovate; nurturing their creative ideas into successful innovative ventures.

Committee Member

2017 - 2017

Medical Laboratory Technician - Diagnostic Genetics

2015 - 2018

Laboratory Technician

2015 - 2016

Laboratory Technician

2012 - 2016

Co Founder

2015 - 2015

GroundUp is a social enterprise aimed at reducing coffee waste. Winners of University of Auckland Social Innovation New Zealand kickstart challenge 2015. Winner of University of Auckland Spark Ideas challenge Social Entrepreneurship Prizes 2015.

Ambassador

2014 - 2015