Curtis Lee

Curtis Lee is a seasoned investment professional currently serving as Manager of Venture Engagement at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority since December 2022. With a diverse background in investment management, Curtis co-founded Lantern Investment Advisory LLC, serving as Portfolio Manager from August 2016 to January 2021, and held the position of Managing Director at Ilex Management Ltd. from 2010 to June 2016, focusing on boutique Asia ex-Japan equity funds. Other significant roles include Senior Investment Analyst at the University of Oregon Foundation, Partner at van Biema Value Partners, COO/CFO at Axel Capital Management, and Associate at UBS Investment Bank. Curtis initiated a career in finance as an Analyst at Mellon Private Asset Management and has experience as a consultant. Curtis holds an MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School and a BA in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.