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Aneel Ranadive

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Managing Partner at Soma Capital · Founder at Somacap

San Francisco Bay Area

Writes $100K – $300K checks · typically $2.5M

FoundedSomacap

Midas 2026 · #94

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About

Aneel Ranadive, a founder-turned-VC who sold startups like Tag (acquired by Mark Cuban) and GlanceGuide (acquired by Nielsen), brings NBA access and his father's TIBCO Fortune 500 relationships to founders.

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AI & Machine LearningConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Founder at Somacap

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Experience

  1. Soma CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2015 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. Tag (Mobile App)CEO and Cofounder2013 — 2015New York City Metropolitan Area
  3. PinchitCEO and Cofounder2010 — 2013San Francisco Bay Area
  4. NielsenProduct Manager2009 — 2010San Francisco Bay Area
  5. Storm VenturesAnalyst2009
  6. GlanceGuideDirector of Business Development2008 — 2009San Francisco Bay Area
  7. BoredAt, Inc.CEO and Cofounder2007 — 2008San Francisco Bay Area
  8. Banc of America SecuritiesInvestment Banking Analyst2006 — 2007New York City Metropolitan Area

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Aneel Ranadive?
Aneel Ranadive, a founder-turned-VC who sold startups like Tag (acquired by Mark Cuban) and GlanceGuide (acquired by Nielsen), brings NBA access and his father's TIBCO Fortune 500 relationships to founders.
Where does Aneel Ranadive work?
Aneel Ranadive is Founder of Somacap and Managing Partner at Soma Capital.
What does Aneel Ranadive invest in?
Aneel Ranadive invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, SaaS.
What check size does Aneel Ranadive write?
Aneel Ranadive typically writes checks of $100K – $300K.
What companies did Aneel Ranadive found?
Aneel Ranadive founded Somacap.
What companies has Aneel Ranadive invested in?
Investments tracked here include ApolloShield, Aqua, Artisan, Aspora, Atmos, Biobot Analytics, Bright, Cast Corporation, Embrace, Flatfile, FUEGO.io, GreenPark Sports, and 34 more.
Where did Aneel Ranadive go to school?
Aneel Ranadive studied at Columbia University (B.S., Mathematics); Menlo School.

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