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Ish Dugal

Former Associate | Sr. Analyst at Paladin Capital Group · Former Investor at FitLab VC

San Francisco, California

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

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About

Ish Dugal is a Managing Partner at IronArc Ventures with experience across multiple investment stages. He has invested in six companies that achieved IPO exits, as well as several others acquired by major technology firms including Facebook, IBM, and Intel. Dugal engages with portfolio companies as a board director, investor, and advisor on business strategy, fundraising, hiring, and business development.

Experience

  1. IronArc VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2023 — presentMenlo Park, California, United States
  2. GoldenArc CapitalCIOcurrent2018 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  3. AnthropicInvestor | Multiple Growth Roundscurrent2023 — present
  4. SpaceXInvestor | Growth Stagecurrent2016 — present
  5. ReplitInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  6. GroqInvestor | Multiple Growth Roundscurrent2024 — present
  7. RobinhoodInvestor I Multiple Growth Roundscurrent2020 — present
  8. Rubrik, Inc.Investor I Multiple Growth Roundscurrent2019 — present
  9. NetskopeInvestor I Growth Stagescurrent2020 — present
  10. DigitalOceanInvestor I Multiple Growth Roundscurrent2017 — present
  11. Marqeta, IncInvestor I Growth Stagecurrent2018 — present
  12. University of Maryland - Dingman Center for EntrepreneurshipAdvisory Board Membercurrent2019 — present
  13. ARRIVE (VC Fund)Investment Committee2020 — 2023
  14. European Global Investment FirmPartner / Director | Sr. Investment Manager | Investment Manager2012 — 20183000 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA
  15. Paladin Capital GroupAssociate | Sr. Analyst2007 — 2009
  16. SpaceVest / RedShift VenturesAnalyst2005 — 2007

Skills & more

Strategy25Private Equity99Entrepreneurship99Start-ups99Finance18Venture Capital99Due Diligence18Corporate Development52Valuation27Mergers5Corporate Finance15Investments50
+12 moreFinancial ModelingEmerging MarketsFinancial StructuringAlternative InvestmentsLBOCleantechMergers & AcquisitionsProject FinanceInvestment BankingManagement ConsultingBusiness StrategyEnergy

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Who is Ish Dugal?
Ish Dugal is a Managing Partner at IronArc Ventures with experience across multiple investment stages. He has invested in six companies that achieved IPO exits, as well as several others acquired by major technology firms including Facebook, IBM, and Intel. Dugal engages with portfolio companies as a board director, investor, and advisor on business strategy, fundraising, hiring, and business development.
What check size does Ish Dugal write?
Ish Dugal typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Ish Dugal go to school?
Ish Dugal studied at The Wharton School (MBA, Finance); The Johns Hopkins University (Masters (did not complete), Computer Engineering); University of Maryland (Bachelor of Science degree).

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