Where does Bala Varadhan work?

Bala Varadhan is Principal at F-Prime Capital.

What does Bala Varadhan invest in?

Bala Varadhan invests in Crypto & Web3.

What check size does Bala Varadhan write?

Bala Varadhan typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Where did Bala Varadhan go to school?

Bala Varadhan studied at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)); Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law (Doctor of Law (JD)).

Bala Varadhan

Investor

Principal at F-Prime Capital

Cambridge

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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Diana BerishaunlockedBala: together at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates (2017)

×7Bala: together at Fidelity Investments

×2Bala: together at F-Prime Capital

Bala: together at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates

About

Principal at F-Prime focused on early-stage crypto, blockchain, and Web3 investments. Previously worked at Avon Ventures and BCG on private equity due diligence and growth strategy, with earlier roles in private equity and law. Holds an MBA from Kellogg, a JD from Pritzker School of Law, and dual B.A.s from UT Austin.

Invests in

Crypto & Web3

Experience

F-Prime CapitalPrincipalcurrent2024 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
Fidelity InvestmentsAvon Ventures2021 — 2024Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)Project Leader2019 — 2021
Granite Creek Capital Partners, L.L.C.Private Equity2018 — 2019
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and AffiliatesAssociate2017

Skills & more

Business Strategy4Business Analysis3

Languages English · Spanish

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Colleagues at F-Prime Capital

Abby Wagner

Senior Accountant at F-Prime Capital Partners

Abdul Abdirahman

Principal at F-Prime Capital Partners

Alex Pasteur

Partner at F-Prime Capital Partners

Allan Galper

Vice President & Associate General Counsel at F-Prime Capital Partners

Allison MacLeod

Venture Partner at F-Prime Capital Partners

Amber Cai

Venture Partner at F-Prime Capital Partners

Amrit Jalan

Investor at Fine Structures Ventures

Andrew Bognanni

Director of Finance at F-Prime Capital Partners

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Abdul Abdirahman

Principal at F-Prime Capital Partners

Alex Pasteur

Partner at F-Prime Capital Partners

Betsy Mulé

Principal at F-Prime Capital Partners

Brett Cook

Partner at F-Prime Capital Partners

Brian Yordy

Principal at F-Prime Capital Partners

Carl Byers

Partner at F-Prime Capital Partners

Chong Xu

Partner at F-Prime Capital Partners

Connie Li

Principal at F-Prime Capital Partners

David Jegen

Managing Partner, Tech Fund at F-Prime Capital Partners

Erica Lee

Principal at F-Prime Capital Partners

Gaurav Tuli

Partner at F-Prime Capital Partners

Muz Mansuri

Advisor at Delin Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bala Varadhan?: Principal at F-Prime focused on early-stage crypto, blockchain, and Web3 investments. Previously worked at Avon Ventures and BCG on private equity due diligence and growth strategy, with earlier roles in private equity and law. Holds an MBA from Kellogg, a JD from Pritzker School of Law, and dual B.A.s from UT Austin.
Where does Bala Varadhan work?: Bala Varadhan is Principal at F-Prime Capital.
What does Bala Varadhan invest in?: Bala Varadhan invests in Crypto & Web3.
What check size does Bala Varadhan write?: Bala Varadhan typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Bala Varadhan go to school?: Bala Varadhan studied at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)); Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law (Doctor of Law (JD)).

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