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Jason Kalira

Investor

Partner at The Westly Group

San Francisco, CA

Writes $500K – $4M checks · typically $2M

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681 people in our graph share verified history with Jason — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Hemant TanejaunlockedJason: together at Puzzle (2023–2025)
×4Jason: together at Stealth Startup
×4Jason: together at Battery Ventures
Jason: together at Magentic

About

Partner since 2023 leading the firm's seed-stage investment strategy. Previously a COO/CSO at Industry 4.0 software company Parsable and an investor at Battery Ventures.

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Invests in

Climate TechCybersecurityEnergyMobility & TransportationPropTech

Experience

  1. The Westly GroupPartner & Head of Seed Fundcurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  2. MatterInvestorcurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  3. MagenticBoard Observercurrent2025 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  4. Stealth StartupLead Investor, Board Observercurrent2024 — present
  5. CurrenceBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  6. DiagonBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  7. CondoitBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentBirmingham, Alabama, United States
  8. OrbInvestor [Aquired]current2023 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  9. DrataInvestorcurrent2022 — presentSan Diego, California, United States
  10. VaretoInvestorcurrent2021 — presentMountain View, California, United States
  11. PuzzleInvestorcurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  12. TraceInvestor [Acquired]2021 — 2023San Francisco, California, United States
  13. ParsableChief Operating Officer [Acquired]2022
  14. ParsableInterim CEO & Board Member2022San Francisco, California, United States
  15. ParsableChief Financial Officer & Chief Strategy Officer2018 — 2022
  16. Terminus: Account-Based MarketingVP Finance & Operations [Acquired]2016 — 2018San Francisco, California
  17. Battery VenturesVenture Investor2012 — 2015Boston, Massachusetts / Menlo Park, California
  18. Arbor AdvisorsInvestment Banker2010 — 2012Palo Alto, California

Skills & more

Management3EntrepreneurshipMergers & Acquisitions6Start-ups2InvestmentsPrivate Equity2Financial AnalysisValuation1Corporate DevelopmentStrategic Planning8Digital MediaEquities
+12 moreVenture CapitalCorporate FinanceInvestment BankingAtrium OrchestratorNew Business DevelopmentFinancial ModelingStrategyGrowth CapitalMicrosoft ExcelMutual FundsMergersBusiness Strategy
  • Connected Worker® Professional Certification ExaminationCAI Parsable

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jason Kalira?
Partner since 2023 leading the firm's seed-stage investment strategy. Previously a COO/CSO at Industry 4.0 software company Parsable and an investor at Battery Ventures.
Where does Jason Kalira work?
Jason Kalira is Partner at The Westly Group.
What does Jason Kalira invest in?
Jason Kalira invests in Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Energy, Mobility & Transportation, PropTech.
What check size does Jason Kalira write?
Jason Kalira typically writes checks of $500K – $4M.
Where did Jason Kalira go to school?
Jason Kalira studied at The Ohio State University (BSBA); The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business (BSBA); Monte Vista Christian School (College Preparatory Academy).

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