Lee Linden

Lee Linden is a distinguished entrepreneur and investor, currently serving as a Managing Partner at Quiet Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York. His investment philosophy is deeply informed by his extensive operational experience as a co-founder of multiple successful startups. Notably, he co-founded Tapjoy, a mobile advertising platform acquired by Fyber, and Karma, an e-commerce gifting service that was later acquired by Facebook. This direct experience in building and scaling companies provides him with a unique, founder-centric perspective when evaluating potential investments.

At Quiet Capital, Linden plays a pivotal role in identifying and nurturing high-growth technology companies. The firm primarily focuses on early-stage investments, spanning from seed rounds through Series A. Their portfolio typically includes disruptive innovations across various sectors, such as fintech, enterprise SaaS, consumer applications, and developer tools. Quiet Capital aims to be a value-add partner, leveraging its team's collective operational expertise to support portfolio companies beyond just capital injection.

Quiet Capital has demonstrated strong fundraising capabilities, providing a substantial capital base for its investment activities. The firm successfully closed its third fund at $200 million in 2021, building on the success of its $100 million second fund raised in 2019. As a Managing Partner, Lee Linden is instrumental in deploying this capital. Typical initial check sizes for Quiet Capital's investments, reflecting Linden's involvement, generally range from $500,000 for seed rounds up to $5 million for Series A, though the firm has the flexibility to participate in larger follow-on rounds. His investment strategy is characterized by a focus on strong founding teams and innovative solutions addressing significant market opportunities.