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Avichal Garg

Investor

General Partner at Electric Capital

Stanford, California

Writes $1M – $5M checks Β· typically $2.5M

About

Avichal Garg, a repeat founder who sold Spool to Facebook and former Facebook/Google product leader, invests founder-to-founder and evaluates protocols by developer activity and on-chain data, expecting Silicon Valley re-centralization.

ContactΒ· published on Avichal's own website

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintechMarketplaces

Experience

  1. Electric CapitalCo-Founder & General Partnercurrent2018 β€” presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. StartupsAngel Investorcurrent2014 β€” present
  3. Y CombinatorPart Time Partner2017 β€” 2018
  4. FacebookDirector of Product Management2012 β€” 2016
  5. SpoolCEO & Co-Founder2010 β€” 2012
  6. PrepMeCTO & Co-Founder2001 β€” 2010
  7. GoogleProduct Manager2005 β€” 2007

Investments

Investor

AirtableAnchorageBitwiseBoom SupersonicCeloColor GenomicsCruisedYdXFigmaLightning LabsMaterial SecurityNewfront InsuranceNotionNova CreditOpenSeaPulley

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at Electric Capital

Network15

β–Ά3 more connections

Jim BaiMitchell HammerSanjay Shah

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Avichal Garg?
Avichal Garg, a repeat founder who sold Spool to Facebook and former Facebook/Google product leader, invests founder-to-founder and evaluates protocols by developer activity and on-chain data, expecting Silicon Valley re-centralization.
Where does Avichal Garg work?
Avichal Garg is General Partner at Electric Capital.
What does Avichal Garg invest in?
Avichal Garg invests in AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Developer Tools, Fintech, Marketplaces.
What check size does Avichal Garg write?
Avichal Garg typically writes checks of $1M – $5M.
What companies has Avichal Garg invested in?
Investments tracked here include Airtable, Anchorage, Bitwise, Boom Supersonic, Celo, Color Genomics, Cruise, dYdX, Figma, Lightning Labs, Material Security, Newfront Insurance, and 4 more.
Where did Avichal Garg go to school?
Avichal Garg studied at Stanford University (B.S., Computer Science); Stanford University (M.S., Management Science and Engineering).

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