Ali Sheikh
InvestorPrincipal at Reciprocal Ventures
Redwood City, California
Writes $100K – $3M checks · typically $1M
About
Ali Sheikh is a Venture Partner at Reciprocal Ventures, supporting the firm's investment activity in blockchain and cryptocurrency, and also serves as Chief Strategy Officer of Move Industries. He was previously a Software Engineer at Flexport working on marketplace development and analytics, and earlier held roles on Cisco's venture investment team covering IoT, in mobile gaming user acquisition and growth, and in investment banking at Morgan Stanley. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Chicago and an MS in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania.
Invests in
Crypto & Web3
Experience
- MovementChief Strategy Officer (CSO)current2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Reciprocal VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Movement LabsHead of Business Development2024 — 2025San Francisco Bay Area
- Movement LabsStrategy Lead2024San Francisco Bay Area
- FlexportSoftware Engineer2021 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
- FlexportAnalytics Manager, Global Pricing2017 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
- Cisco SystemsCorporate Development & Venture Investment Associate2013 — 2016California
- Breaktime StudiosHead of Financial Modeling / User Acquisition2012 — 2013San Francisco Bay Area
- Morgan StanleyInvestment Banking Analyst2010 — 2012Greater Chicago Area
- The Jordan CompanyPrivate Equity Intern2009 — 2010Greater Chicago Area
Education
- University of PennsylvaniaMaster's degree, Computer & Information Technology (MCIT)2019 — 2022
- University of ChicagoBachelor of Arts (BA), Economics2006 — 2010
Skills & more
Strategy23Financial Modeling47Valuation31Entrepreneurship17Mergers & Acquisitions25Venture Capital35Due Diligence8Analytics9Investment Banking4LBO1IPO2DCF1
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Executive ManagementLead GenerationStart-upsPrivate EquityCorporate DevelopmentMonetizationCorporate FinanceCompetitive AnalysisEmerging MarketsEconomicsData AnalysisAcquisitionsLanguages Urdu
From Ali's professional profile.
Colleagues at Reciprocal Ventures
Ann
Chief Operating Officer at Reciprocal Ventures
Craig Burel
General Partner at Reciprocal Ventures
David Ticzon
Analyst at Reciprocal Ventures
Elle Leemay Chen
Senior Associate at Reciprocal Ventures
Garrett Larsen
Investor at Reciprocal Ventures
James Evans
Senior Associate at Reciprocal Ventures
Josh Kuzon
Partner at Reciprocal Ventures
Michael Steinberg
Managing Partner at Reciprocal Ventures
Network5
Craig Burel
General Partner at Reciprocal Ventures
David Ticzon
Analyst at Reciprocal Ventures
Elle Leemay Chen
Senior Associate at Reciprocal Ventures
Garrett Larsen
Investor at Reciprocal Ventures
Josh Kuzon
Partner at Reciprocal Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Ali Sheikh work?
- Ali Sheikh is Principal at Reciprocal Ventures.
- What does Ali Sheikh invest in?
- Ali Sheikh invests in Crypto & Web3.
- What check size does Ali Sheikh write?
- Ali Sheikh typically writes checks of $100K – $3M.
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