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Mahesh Vellanki

InvestorFounder

Managing Partner at Superlayer

United States

Writes $10K – $50K checks · typically $25K

FoundedSuperlayer

30 Under 30 2016 · Venture Capital

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About

Co-founder of Rally and Forte, and formerly a venture capitalist at Redpoint Ventures focused on consumer internet investments.

Managing Partner at Superlayer

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Co-founders at Superlayer

KCKevin Chou
Kevin ChouManaging Partner

Experience

  1. YieldClubFounder & CEOcurrent2025 — present
  2. SuperLayerCo-Founder and Managing Partner2021 — 2024San Francisco Bay Area
  3. RallyCo-Founder, Head of GTM2018 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
  4. Redpoint VenturesPrincipal2012 — 2018Menlo Park, CA
  5. CitiInvestment Banking2010 — 2012Palo Alto, CA

Skills & more

Mobile Devices7E-commerce16Digital Media4Venture Capital23Private Equity12Entrepreneurship13Capital Markets8Equities15M&A experience4Educational Technology1Financial Modeling12

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mahesh Vellanki?
Co-founder of Rally and Forte, and formerly a venture capitalist at Redpoint Ventures focused on consumer internet investments.
Where does Mahesh Vellanki work?
Mahesh Vellanki is Managing Partner of Superlayer and Managing Partner at Superlayer.
What check size does Mahesh Vellanki write?
Mahesh Vellanki typically writes checks of $10K – $50K.
What companies did Mahesh Vellanki found?
Mahesh Vellanki founded Superlayer.
Where did Mahesh Vellanki go to school?
Mahesh Vellanki studied at University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance).

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