About
Desigan Chinniah is an investor at ManaMind with advisory roles and board positions across multiple organizations including the Tor Project, Our Future Health, and Consumer Reports. He has invested in over 100 early-stage companies across diverse sectors and serves as venture partner at Madica, Mozilla Ventures, and Ventures Platform. His career spans two decades in technology, including prior roles at Mozilla, PayPal, eBay, and Skype.
β Desigan Chinniah β @cyberdees
After three back-to-back weekends of 1-pointers. Itβs party-time in Mzansi. #WC2023 https://t.co/ZMzE4het5f
Oct 29, 2023 Β· β₯ 7
β Desigan Chinniah β @cyberdees
Ohai San Francisco. Whatβs going down right now? https://t.co/7i3Y3o29Ys
Oct 18, 2023 Β· β₯ 6
β Desigan Chinniah β @cyberdees
I found myself meandering around Berlin today. And then stumbling upon the @Mozilla Reclaim The Internet exhibition. If youβre around you should attend the event over the next few days and eveningsβ¦ https://t.co/B7m9LEVTU0 https://t.co/GBmjXs2FwV
Oct 12, 2023 Β· β₯ 6
Experience
- ManaMindInvestorcurrent2026 β presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- AuralyticaInvestorcurrent2026 β presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- VoxmindInvestorcurrent2026 β presentUnited Kingdom
- JoyviΓ© Health LtdInvestorcurrent2026 β presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
- Sky Valley Ambient ComputingInvestorcurrent2026 β presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- BioOrbitInvestorcurrent2025 β presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- Our Future Health UKMember, Technology Advisory Boardcurrent2022 β presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
- The Tor ProjectBoard Membercurrent2021 β presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
- Interledger FoundationAdvisor, Office of the CTOcurrent2024 β presentNew York, United States
- CloakedAdvisorcurrent2024 β presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- MozillaVenture Partner, Mozilla Venturescurrent2023 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- MadicaPortfolio Mentorcurrent2025 β presentNairobi County, Kenya
- ZamaAdvisorcurrent2020 β presentParis, Γle-de-France, France
- Ventures Platform FundVenture Partnercurrent2022 β presentAbuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
- Hesta HealthInvestorcurrent2025 β presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- PayflowsInvestorcurrent2022 β presentParis, Γle-de-France, France
- ShellworksInvestorcurrent2022 β presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
- HowboutInvestorcurrent2022 β presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
- TaxnovaInvestorcurrent2025 β present
- TigerBeetleInvestor & Advisorcurrent2023 β presentCape Town
Education
- University of the WitwatersrandBSc (Chem Eng), BSc (Chem Eng)1996 β 1997
- Mutimedia Graphic Design SchoolDiploma, Web Design2002
- University of Durban WestvilleBachelor of Accountancy (B.Acc.), Bachelor of Accountancy1997 β 1999
- Westville Boys High SchoolMatric / A-Levels, English1990 β 1995
Skills & more
Languages Afrikaans Β· Dutch Β· English
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Shared employers
Also worked at Borderless1
Colleagues at Mozilla Ventures
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