Kane Lim
Singaporean entrepreneur (born c. 1990)
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Kane Lim (born c. 1990) is a Singaporean entrepreneur, investor, and real estate developer based in Los Angeles.[1][2][3] Lim starred in the Netflix reality TV series Bling Empire.[3][4] In 2022, he launched a line of athletic leisurewear called B.L.I.N.G., which stands for "Because Life Is Not Guaranteed".[5]
Fenty Beauty
Kane Lim | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1990 (age 35–36) |
| Known for | Bling Empire Fenty Beauty |
Early life and education
Lim was born and raised in Singapore.[6] His grandparents moved there from Communist China.[7] His extended family made its fortune in the oil, shipping, and real estate industries.[7][2][8][9] More recently, his father was on the board of Sian Chay Medical Institution.[7]
At age 17, Lim got a loan from his father to invest and paid him back within two months.[10] He made his first million before turning 20.[10]
He moved to Los Angeles to study and decided to live there.[7]
Career
Investment fund
Lim runs his own investment fund in Los Angeles.[8] His portfolio includes investments in real estate.[8]
Real estate
Lim is a real estate developer and agent with Oppenheim Group.[6] He has developed and sold upscale properties in Los Angeles in Venice Beach, Mar Vista, and Highland Park.[6] In addition to residential properties in California, he deals with commercial property investments in Asia.[6]
Philanthropy
Lim has been a lifelong philanthropist.[7][6] From 2014 to 2015, he ran an Instagram account selling branded fashion items from his personal collection.[7] He donated proceeds to charities including St. Jude's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee and Race for the Rescues, which promotes animal welfare.[7] He also sold items including a rare Hermès crocodile bracelet at the Singapore Red Cross Internetional Bazaar.[8] More recently, he has supported Miracles for Kids and Uplift Services.[6]
Bling Empire
During Bling Empire, viewers were given a look at the $300,000 sneaker collection in Lim's home.[11]