Anand Iyer
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Through Canonical, Anand Iyer backs university spin-outs and deep-technical teams building the infrastructure of a post-AGI world. Investment focus spans physical AI, AI infrastructure, applied AI, agentic finance and commerce, and on-chain coordination. The firm writes early-stage checks, typically $500K to $1.5M at the earliest stages.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Anand Iyer invest at?
- Anand Iyer invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Anand Iyer's typical check size?
- Anand Iyer typically writes checks of $500K – $1.5M.
- What sectors does Anand Iyer focus on?
- Anand Iyer focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Fintech.
- Where is Anand Iyer located?
- Anand Iyer is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamOn the Record with John D'Agostino ft. Anand Iyer (Partner at Canonical & Lightspeed)
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NEAR Protocol · Anand Iyer
[Investor Panel] Investor Panel by Anand Iyer, Ed Roman, Casey Caruso, and Avichal Garg
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Interviewing the Experts: Anand Iyer, Global HRIS Operations Director
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Data for Impact: Anand Iyer, Chief of Policy and Insights, Janaagraha @DoDM'23
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