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Rags Gupta

Investor

Venture Partner at Hyperplane Venture Capital

Boston, Massachusetts

Writes $250K – $2M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Rags Gupta is an Operating Partner at Hyperplane, focused on helping founders build and scale their companies. He began his career in consulting before moving into tech, taking a chief of staff role at a startup during the dot-com era, and has since worked at seven startups—one that went public, one that was acquired, and others that continued or closed. He also mentors founders and authored a book, "One to Ten: Finding Your Way from Startup to Scaleup."

Experience

  1. Flume FabricGTMcurrent2026 — present
  2. HyperplaneOperating Partnercurrent2023 — presentGreater Boston
  3. HyperplaneVenture Partner2021 — 2023Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  4. Reframe SystemsAdvisorcurrent2023 — present
  5. ASYLONAdvisorcurrent2020 — present
  6. ButlrAdvisorcurrent2020 — present
  7. ButlrCGO2023 — 2024
  8. ButlrPresident2021 — 2023
  9. Hilo by AktiiaChief Executive Officer2024 — 2025Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  10. IntegrateBoard Member2023 — 2024Seattle, Washington, United States
  11. ElucidataAdvisor2019 — 2023
  12. HumaticsChief Operating Officer2017 — 2020Greater Boston Area
  13. OoyalaGM, EMEA2015 — 2017London, United Kingdom
  14. VideoplazaChief Commercial Officer2012 — 2014London, United Kingdom
  15. SkreeneryFounder2012 — 2013London Area, United Kingdom
  16. BrightcoveVP, New Business Initiatives2010 — 2012London, United Kingdom
  17. BrightcoveVP, Partner Development & Field Marketing, EMEA2007 — 2010London, United Kingdom
  18. BrightcoveDirector, Business Development & Strategy2005 — 2007Greater Boston Area
  19. Live365COO/General Manager1999 — 2005San Francisco Bay Area
  20. Mercer Management ConsultingResearch Analyst1998 — 1999

Skills & more

P&L Management8Business Strategy57New Business Development45Sales Management14Strategic Partnerships96International Business10Public Relations7Online Marketing54Strategic Planning37

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rags Gupta?
Rags Gupta is an Operating Partner at Hyperplane, focused on helping founders build and scale their companies. He began his career in consulting before moving into tech, taking a chief of staff role at a startup during the dot-com era, and has since worked at seven startups—one that went public, one that was acquired, and others that continued or closed. He also mentors founders and authored a book, "One to Ten: Finding Your Way from Startup to Scaleup."
Where does Rags Gupta work?
Rags Gupta is Venture Partner at Hyperplane Venture Capital.
What check size does Rags Gupta write?
Rags Gupta typically writes checks of $250K – $2M.
Where did Rags Gupta go to school?
Rags Gupta studied at Princeton University (BSE).

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