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Ash Lilani
InvestorGeneral Partner, Founder & Managing Partner at Saama Capital
Palo Alto, California, United States
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About
Ash Lilani founded Saama and has over 30 years of experience across technology and venture capital globally. He previously founded and served as President of SVB Global at Silicon Valley Bank, leading its international expansion into markets including China, India, Israel, and the UK.
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Experience
- SaamaFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2012 — present
- One97 Communications LimitedIndependent Directorcurrent2021 — presentDelhi, India
- VeebaInvestorcurrent2015 — presentDelhi, India
- SupertailsInvestorcurrent2021 — presentBangalore Urban district, India
- MokobaraInvestorcurrent2022 — presentBangalore Urban district, India
- Sitare FoundationAdvisorcurrent2021 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
- ZeniInvestorcurrent2019 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Beans.aiInvestorcurrent2019 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- DaMENSCHInvestorcurrent2019 — presentBangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
- FisdomInvestorcurrent2016 — presentBangalore Urban district, India
- EazyDinerInvestorcurrent2016 — presentDelhi, India
- LendingkartInvestorcurrent2015 — presentAhmedabad, Gujarat, India
- Chai PointInvestorcurrent2014 — presentBangalore Urban district, India
- SAJJ MediterraneanIndependent Directorcurrent2013 — presentSan Mateo, California, United States
- BlueStoneInvestorcurrent2012 — presentBangalore Urban district, India
- Curry Up NowIndependent Directorcurrent2012 — presentBurlingame, California, United States
- Shaadi.comInvestorcurrent2011 — presentMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Sula VineyardsInvestor2007 — 2025Nashik, Maharashtra, India
- Vistaar Financial Services Pvt LtdInvestor2012 — 2024Bangalore Urban district, India
- The Moms Co. | Good Glamm GroupInvestor2016 — 2021Delhi, India
Skills & more
Growth Capital15Venture Capital99Private Equity46Corporate Development24Entrepreneurial Endeavors3Social Entrepreneurship5Start-ups27Entrepreneurship58Mergers3Valuation10Corporate Finance10Due Diligence12
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BankingBusiness StrategyEmerging MarketsEquitiesFinanceFinancial ServicesInvestmentsFinancial AnalysisStrategyManagementLeadershipFrom Ash's professional profile.
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Colleagues at Saama Capital
Amrita Barthakur
Partner at Saama Capital
Ann Oliver
Office Manager at Saama Capital
Arpan Kapoor
Associate at Saama Capital
Ashit (Ash) Ranjit Lilani
General Partner at Saama Capital
Chetan Khatri
Senior Associate - Finance at Saama Capital
Hemant Asher
Partner at Saama Capital
Kiranbir Nag
Partner at Saama Capital
Madhu SR
Office Assistant at Saama Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ash Lilani?
- Ash Lilani founded Saama and has over 30 years of experience across technology and venture capital globally. He previously founded and served as President of SVB Global at Silicon Valley Bank, leading its international expansion into markets including China, India, Israel, and the UK.
- Where does Ash Lilani work?
- Ash Lilani is General Partner, Founder & Managing Partner at Saama Capital.
- What companies has Ash Lilani invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Drip Capital.
- Where did Ash Lilani go to school?
- Ash Lilani studied at Bangalore University (Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting and Finance); Philadelphia University (Master of Business Administration - MBA).
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