Zakiya Alta Lee
Principal @Idea Fund Partners
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WORK HISTORY
Principal @Idea Fund Partners
Triangle, NC, US
Strategic right hand to the Managing Partner, driving high-priority initiatives, aligning internal stakeholders, and unlocking operational leverage across the firm.• Sourced, led diligence, and championed early-stage investments, collaborating with founders and internal teams to drive conviction and close deals.• Raised $3M+ in co-investment capital by cultivating deep LP relationships and engaging strategic partners in key portfolio rounds.• Translated fund strategy and investment theses into clear, compelling narratives used in reverse pitches, LP communications, and syndicate outreach.• Contributed to firm-wide initiatives including portfolio programming, quarterly reporting, LP engagement, and curated ecosystem events.• Helped portfolio companies grow their customer base, connecting founders to strategic intros and unlocking resources to accelerate traction.• Owned execution of our Annual Meeting, from messaging to speaker prep to live hosting—strengthening LP trust and reinforcing our long-term vision.• Implemented internal systems and workflows that improved senior team decision-making, time management, and cross-functional coordination.
EDUCATION
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Florida State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Fine Arts / Minor: General Business Administration
SKILLS
ABOUT ZAKIYA ALTA LEE
Why should athletes be the only ones who get cheerleaders? They shouldn’t.I’ve proudly cheered on my 105-year-old grandmother as she learned to walk again, my best friend as he relaunched his mental health company, and the Atlanta Hawks NBA team to countless playoffs.Now, I cheer on bold startup founders building high-growth companies, backing them with capital, strategic support, and deep belief as they take on big challenges.At my VC firm, I was recently promoted to Principal after driving firm operations, securing $3M+ in co-investments, supporting LP relationships, leading high-stakes events like our Annual Meeting, and serving as a strategic partner to our Managing Partner across fundraising, portfolio support, and firm-wide initiatives.I bring the hustle of an SMB entrepreneur, the mindset of an operator, and the energy of someone who genuinely wants to see people win.If you ever want to talk startups, strategy, or hear how I made it onto Fox Sports’ “Play of the Game”, reach out. I’m always up for a great conversation!
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