Shirley Pan

Shirley Pan is a Senior Investment Manager at New Enterprise Associates (NEA) based in Menlo Park, CA. In her current role, she leads sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management for the firm, with a focus on identifying emerging opportunities and supporting high-growth ventures. Her expertise covers investments in technology-driven sectors, especially early-stage and growth-stage companies.

Prior to joining NEA, Shirley held investment management positions at Lightspeed, where she developed her skills in venture capital and private equity, and rapidly established a track record in evaluating technology and innovation-led businesses. She began her investment career at Lightspeed, managing deal flow and conducting market assessments across various industry verticals before moving to NEA in 2019.

Shirley holds an MBA in Finance and Financial Management Services from London Business School, equipping her with deep analytical and strategic capabilities in financial markets. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for her insights into sectors such as enterprise software, fintech, and consumer technology, making significant contributions to investment thesis development and portfolio value creation.