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VARSHA RAO
Angel networkSan Francisco · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Passionate about mission-driven consumer tech and consumer health startups, offering 20+ years scaling e-commerce, marketplace, media, content and mobile businesses and global operations experience (Airbnb, Clover Health, LivingSocial).
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 1 people
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What they invest in
from 6 of 12 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Consumer ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2Enterprise Software ×2Healthtech ×2Digital Health ×1Direct to Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1
HQs:United States×4
Who they back
founder profiles across 7 portfolio companiesAccelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCustora provides segmentation and predictive analytics software that helps e-commerce retailers identify and market to individual customers through integrations with email, display advertising, and audience platforms like Facebook and Google.
Data & InfrastructureE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareNew York City, US
Corey Pierson(Founder)inJon Pospischil(Founder)in
BoardBo Peabody(Director)Ashu Garg(Director)inTom Ebling(Director)
Co-investorsFoundation CapitalFounder CollectiveY CombinatorGeneral CatalystGreycroftSam Altman+3 more
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On-demand business apps that scale customer support via expert contributors, integrating with major helpdesk software.
San Francisco, US
Antony Brydon(Executive Officer, Director)Jeff Patterson(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardGreg Sands(Director)in
Co-investorsFamily Angel Management FundM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)Triangle Peak PartnersCostanoa Venture CapitalCostanoa VenturesToba Capital+2 more
Glassbeam analyzes complex data generated by connected machines using AI/ML to deliver actionable business intelligence.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechIoT
Kumar Malavalli(Founder)in
Goodera sources and manages volunteering activities for corporate team events, connecting 400+ companies with a network of 50,000+ nonprofits to facilitate in-person or remote team experiences focused on community impact.
Future of WorkImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Abhishek Humbad(Founder)Richa Bajpai(Founder)Sriram Shankar(Founder)
Co-investorsElevation CapitalNexus Venture PartnersOmidyar NetworkOmidyar Network Indiaxto10xZoom Ventures
LawnStarter connects homeowners with vetted lawn care professionals for yard maintenance and landscaping services.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerMarketplacesAustin, US
Steven Corcoran(CEO & Co-Founder)inRyan Farley(Executive Officer, Director)Jonas Weigert(Founder)in
Co-investorsEdison PartnersFJ LabsLerer HippeauMetaPropMetaProp VenturesTechstars+1 more
Nurx provides accessible and affordable medications and tests through a digital health platform designed for everyone.
Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerFemTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Edvard Engesaeth(Founder)inVarsha RaoinHans Gangeskar(CEO)Emily Le(Recruiting Coordinator)Lindsey Spice(Talent Acquisition Operations Manager)Tommy Koo(Product Designer)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesComcast VenturesDreamers VCFifty YearsForeground CapitalGarage Capital+16 more
Allstate Protection Plans (formerly SquareTrade) provides extended warranty and protection plans for consumer electronics, appliances, and furniture.
ConsumerInsurTechRetail Tech
Karl WileyinAhmed Khaishgi(Founder)inSteve Abernethy(Founder)
Co-investorsAlliance VCAlliance VentureArcher Capital GroupArcher Venture CapitalBain Capital VenturesSavano Capital Partners+1 more
Global video marketplace and influencer platform targeting Gen Z consumers and sellers.
Co-investorsGrazia Equity GmbHLSG Holdings
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
CoachDeserveIdentifiedLily
Exits · 3
3 acquisitions · showing 1Custoraacq. by Amperity
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has VARSHA RAO made?
- VARSHA RAO has 12 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited.
- What sectors does VARSHA RAO focus on?
- VARSHA RAO focuses on E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Marketplaces, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is VARSHA RAO located?
- VARSHA RAO is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does VARSHA RAO lead rounds?
- VARSHA RAO typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does VARSHA RAO co-invest with?
- VARSHA RAO most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Edison Partners, FJ Labs, among 35 tracked co-investors.
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