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Kahini Shah
InvestorPartner at Obvious Ventures
San Francisco, California
Writes $250K – $6M checks · typically $4.5M
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About
Kahini has led investments including Eka Robotics and Open Hands; she brings Google's early-stage AI fund experience, satellite embedded‑systems engineering, AI product/sales expertise, CMU ECE degrees and a Wharton MBA.
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Invests in
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechConsumerEnergyHealthtechRobotics
Deals · 3
HostieLed round
via Obvious Ventures · filed Jul 2026
OumiLed round
via Obvious Ventures · filed Jan 2025
Eka RoboticsLed round
via Obvious Ventures
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Led
Gray SwanOpen Hands
Sources: the firm's website · curated public sources.
Colleagues at Obvious Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Kahini Shah?
- Kahini has led investments including Eka Robotics and Open Hands; she brings Google's early-stage AI fund experience, satellite embedded‑systems engineering, AI product/sales expertise, CMU ECE degrees and a Wharton MBA.
- Where does Kahini Shah work?
- Kahini Shah is Partner at Obvious Ventures.
- What does Kahini Shah invest in?
- Kahini Shah invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Consumer, Energy, Healthtech, Robotics.
- What check size does Kahini Shah write?
- Kahini Shah typically writes checks of $250K – $6M.
- What companies has Kahini Shah invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Eka Robotics, Gray Swan, Hostie, Open Hands, Oumi, Bunkerhill Health, Fractional, Hostie, Mederva.
- Does Kahini Shah lead rounds?
- Yes — Kahini Shah has led 5 tracked investments.
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