Kyle Lui

General Partner at Bling Capital

📍 San Francisco, California, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 23 investments📅 12 years investing🗓 Last invested Aug 2021𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 United States20+ investments
23
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11
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7
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Board Observer & Series A Investor
Aug 2021
The End-to-End Data Platform for Retail Brands
Series B Investor
Apr 2021
Amber Group is a global leading digital asset company providing crypto financial services to both institutional and high-net-worth investors globally. We offer best-in-class liquidity solutions and cutting-edge trading infrastructure across major exchanges, applications, and networks. With over $1 trillion in cumulative trading volume, our deep liquidity helps power the digital asset ecosystem. Beyond trading, our full-suite of offerings includes wealth management, lending and investing products. But at our core, we focus on building strong relationships and delivering personalized service to help clients navigate this fast-growing industry. At Amber, security is our #1 priority. We have invested years of effort and millions of dollars in cybersecurity, crypto-security, and operational security across the firm, with industry-leading certifications like SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. Powered by a 400+ team of traders, technologists and engineers operating 24/7 globally, our technology and research capabilities are world-class. Yet we remain entrepreneurial, always seeking fresh ideas and risks worth taking. We are always interested in people who have an appetite for taking calculated risk, demonstrate a high level of original thinking and intellectual curiosity. Curious developers and problem-solvers, please say hello at careers@ambergroup.io.
Board Member & Series B Investor
Jun 2020
Fountain is the AI-native Operating System for the global frontline workforce. With modular products, intelligent agents, and a unified orchestration layer, Frontline OS helps HR and operations teams automate tasks, streamline workflows, and accelerate hiring without losing control. From logistics to retail to healthcare, Fountain powers performance where it matters most: at the frontline. Fountain’s all-in-one high volume hiring platform empowers the world’s leading enterprises to find the right people through smart, fast, and seamless recruiting. Candidates can apply anytime, anywhere in minutes, right from their phone. Automated and customizable processes streamline the candidate experience and save time for recruitment teams so they can scale with growing hiring needs. Advanced analytics provide end-to-end process visibility so managers can make swift, data-driven decisions. Throughout the candidate journey, the openly integrated platform enables companies to find, qualify and convert more applicants. Fountain’s global customers hire over 1.2 million workers annually in 78 countries. Why Work with Us: - Generous compensation - 100% Remote and Flexible Hours - Flexible PTO - Equity grants - Comprehensive healthcare benefits - Generous paid parental leave for all parents - Wellness and gym reimbursement - Home office stipend - Phone stipend - 401K plan - Learning and development reimbursement - Company events - FSA & HSA - Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability/Short-Term Disability Visit us at https://www.fountain.com to learn more.
Board Member & Seed Investor
Aug 2019
Thanks for checking out K-Zen. Our mission is to inspire the enjoyment and education around cannabis by creating trustworthy, tasteful cannabis consumables for all. We believe providing familiar methods of cannabis consumption will inspire adults to safely experience it, building a more informed and conscious society. We’re passionate about creating healthy and delicious cannabis-infused products that answer the needs of both novice and experienced consumers. If you have any questions or interest in partnership, please contact us through our website. K-Zen. Let Good Flow.
early stageFood & Beverages
Board Member & Series A Investor
Jun 2019
Tempo’s mission is to give everyone the power to realize their strength and lead a healthy, full life. Using 3D sensors and A.I., Tempo enables real-time feedback to expertly correct your form, provide personalized feedback that can track your movements, and use that data to give you a richer and more effective workout in live and on-demand classes.
Investor
Feb 2019
Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (better known as Hims & Hers) is a multi-specialty telehealth platform building a virtual front door to the healthcare system. We connect consumers to licensed healthcare professionals, enabling people to access high-quality medical care—from wherever is most convenient—for numerous conditions related to sexual health, hair care, mental health, skincare, primary care, and more. With products and services available across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., Hims & Hers is on a mission to help the world feel great through the power of better health. We believe how you feel in your body and mind transforms how you show up in life. That’s why we’re building a future where nothing stands in the way of harnessing this power. We normalize health & wellness challenges—and innovate on their solutions—to make feeling happy and healthy easy to achieve. No two people are the same, so we provide access to personalized care designed for results. At our core, our mission is deeply personal—because we too are customers. In January 2021, the company was listed on the NYSE and is traded under the ticker symbol “HIMS”. To learn more about our brand and offerings, you can visit hims.com and forhers.com.
Board Member & Series A Investor
Nov 2018
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Seed Investor
Jul 2018
Shared electric scooters for Latin America. Somos una comunidad de movilidad diferente. Conectamos personas de manera simple, divertida y ecológica. Ofrecemos patines eléctricos para así, circular libremente en la ciudad.
Board Observer & Series B Investor (Exited)
Apr 2017
TravelBank is the all-in-one expense management and business travel platform, powering data-backed financial decisions for more than 15,000 companies. TravelBank helps reduce company expenditure by 30% on average while improving employee happiness through a user-friendly design, fast expense reimbursements, and travel rewards program. Businesses can design and deploy custom travel and work from home expense policies with ease, and create a baseline for spend that matches the needs of an organization. TravelBank's platform guides employees to stay within their company budget, so financial admins and decision-makers can focus on the core business, not the nuances of a company policy. Organizations of all sizes can harness the experience of TravelBank's in-house travel team alongside a dedicated customer success team for 24/7 concierge-level support, available by phone, email, or chat. Learn how to better manage your company's business spend by visiting travelbank.com/ to learn more today.
Board Member & Seed Investor
Mar 2017
Mendel AI supercharges clinical data workflows by coupling large language models with a proprietary clinical hypergraph, delivering scalable clinical reasoning without hallucinations and ensuring 100% explainability. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Mendel is backed by blue-chip investors, including Oak HC/FT and DCM.
Seed Investor
Mar 2017
Lime is the worlds largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered 400+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 100+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, we achieved a fully profitable year in 2022, becoming the first in our industry to reach this milestone.
Board Member & Series A Investor
Mar 2017
Mendel AI supercharges clinical data workflows by coupling large language models with a proprietary clinical hypergraph, delivering scalable clinical reasoning without hallucinations and ensuring 100% explainability. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Mendel is backed by blue-chip investors, including Oak HC/FT and DCM.
Board Observer
Sep 2016
SoFi is a values-driven company on a mission to help our members get their money right. We create modern financial products and services that help people borrow, save, spend, invest, and protect their money better, so that they can achieve financial independence and realize their ambitions—from owning a home to saving for retirement, paying off their student loans, and more. CFL #6054612; NMLS #1121636 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) Advisory services through SoFi LLC, a registered investment advisor. SoFi Checking and Savings is offered through SoFi Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. SoFi Money™ is offered through SoFi Securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.
Board Member & Series A Investor
Mar 2015
Eaze delivers good with the goods. As California’s largest legal cannabis marketplace for delivery, we bring enjoyment and convenience to our customers, break down barriers to access, and cultivate community in everything we do. With over seven million cannabis deliveries to-date, we are committed to creating a more diverse and sustainable industry through our Momentum business accelerator and Social Equity Partners Program. Learn more at eaze.com.
Series B Investor & Board Observer
Mar 2015
Wrike is the most powerful work management platform. Built for teams and organizations looking to collaborate, create, and exceed every day, Wrike brings everyone and all work into a single place to remove complexity, increase productivity, and free people up to focus on their most purposeful work. What Is Wrike? Wrike is an enterprise-ready, cloud-based collaborative work management platform for managing cross-functional work at scale that is fully configurable and enables contextual collaboration in a secure environment. Enterprises use Wrike to offer a single digital workplace for all of their departments and teams. The Wrike platform has the power needed to support the most complex workflows, all managed through an intuitive and easy-to-use and adopt interface. The Wrike platform can be customized to any user, team, department, or project so your teams can make requests, plan projects, assign tasks, collaborate with team members, track progress on work, and more. Wrike tracks the analytics you need to make the data-driven decisions that generate higher ROI. Wrike integrates with your technology stack and connects effort to business results without having to pull data from multiple systems. Wrike also offers specialized solutions for marketing and professional services teams and service organizations like agencies and consulting firms. Start your free trial today: https://www.wrike.com/tour/
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2022
General Partner
Apr 2022
Bling Capital is a venture capital investment firm based in Miami Beach, FL. The firm invests in consumer tech, internet, mobile, marketplace, data, fintech, SaaS and automation sectors.
2021
Board Observer & Series A Investor
Aug 2021
The End-to-End Data Platform for Retail Brands
Series B Investor
Apr 2021
Amber Group is a global leading digital asset company providing crypto financial services to both institutional and high-net-worth investors globally. We offer best-in-class liquidity solutions and cutting-edge trading infrastructure across major exchanges, applications, and networks. With over $1 trillion in cumulative trading volume, our deep liquidity helps power the digital asset ecosystem. Beyond trading, our full-suite of offerings includes wealth management, lending and investing products. But at our core, we focus on building strong relationships and delivering personalized service to help clients navigate this fast-growing industry. At Amber, security is our #1 priority. We have invested years of effort and millions of dollars in cybersecurity, crypto-security, and operational security across the firm, with industry-leading certifications like SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. Powered by a 400+ team of traders, technologists and engineers operating 24/7 globally, our technology and research capabilities are world-class. Yet we remain entrepreneurial, always seeking fresh ideas and risks worth taking. We are always interested in people who have an appetite for taking calculated risk, demonstrate a high level of original thinking and intellectual curiosity. Curious developers and problem-solvers, please say hello at careers@ambergroup.io.
2020
Board Member & Series B Investor
Jun 2020
Fountain is the AI-native Operating System for the global frontline workforce. With modular products, intelligent agents, and a unified orchestration layer, Frontline OS helps HR and operations teams automate tasks, streamline workflows, and accelerate hiring without losing control. From logistics to retail to healthcare, Fountain powers performance where it matters most: at the frontline. Fountain’s all-in-one high volume hiring platform empowers the world’s leading enterprises to find the right people through smart, fast, and seamless recruiting. Candidates can apply anytime, anywhere in minutes, right from their phone. Automated and customizable processes streamline the candidate experience and save time for recruitment teams so they can scale with growing hiring needs. Advanced analytics provide end-to-end process visibility so managers can make swift, data-driven decisions. Throughout the candidate journey, the openly integrated platform enables companies to find, qualify and convert more applicants. Fountain’s global customers hire over 1.2 million workers annually in 78 countries. Why Work with Us: - Generous compensation - 100% Remote and Flexible Hours - Flexible PTO - Equity grants - Comprehensive healthcare benefits - Generous paid parental leave for all parents - Wellness and gym reimbursement - Home office stipend - Phone stipend - 401K plan - Learning and development reimbursement - Company events - FSA & HSA - Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability/Short-Term Disability Visit us at https://www.fountain.com to learn more.
2019
Board Member & Seed Investor
Aug 2019
Thanks for checking out K-Zen. Our mission is to inspire the enjoyment and education around cannabis by creating trustworthy, tasteful cannabis consumables for all. We believe providing familiar methods of cannabis consumption will inspire adults to safely experience it, building a more informed and conscious society. We’re passionate about creating healthy and delicious cannabis-infused products that answer the needs of both novice and experienced consumers. If you have any questions or interest in partnership, please contact us through our website. K-Zen. Let Good Flow.
early stageFood & Beverages
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