Director of Capital Formation
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Lewis focuses on fundraising strategy and execution for the Archetype Funds. He is also involved in sourcing, due diligence, and serves as a deal team lead. Lewis brings a deep knowledge of venture capital and portfolio operations from his prior role as a Principal at IDEA Fund Partners – a venture firm based in Raleigh-Durham. At IDEA Fund Partners, Lewis led fundraising, deal flow, deal sourcing, and platform. He also directed deal due diligence and execution and was a board observer for three portfolio companies. Previously, Lewis worked in the medical device and healthcare technology space where he served in sales and leadership roles and gained valuable experience helping early-stage founders and startups craft and execute their go-to-market strategies. Lewis holds an MBA and undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina where he was a student-athlete.