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108 people in our graph share verified history with Rahul — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Karthee MadasamyunlockedRahul: together at Agility Robotics (2023–2026)
×2Rahul: together at Ayar Labs
×2Rahul: together at Agility Robotics
×6Rahul: together at Playground Global
About
Rahul Meka joined Playground Global in 2023, focusing on deep tech investing across decarbonization, automation, and AI. He previously worked at Magna International on electrification, mobility autonomy, manufacturing, and robotics, and later at Akasha Imaging (acquired by Intrinsic, an Alphabet company), where he worked on computational imaging. He holds an MBA in Finance and Strategy from the University of Chicago, an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University, and a bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science.
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Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechDeep TechHardwareRoboticsSemiconductors
Experience
- Playground GlobalPartnercurrent2026 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
- Playground GlobalPrincipal2025 — 2026Palo Alto, California, United States
- Playground GlobalVenture Investor2023 — 2025Palo Alto, California, United States
- Alva EnergyBoard Observercurrent2025 — present
- Vertical SemiconductorBoard Observercurrent2025 — present
- Sizable EnergyBoard Observercurrent2024 — present
- GigaCropBoard Observercurrent2024 — present
- Ideon TechnologiesBoard Observercurrent2024 — present
- Element ZeroBoard Observercurrent2025 — present
- Agility RoboticsBoard Observercurrent2023 — present
- Ayar LabsBoard Observer2024 — 2026
- IntrinsicProduct2022 — 2023Mountain View, California, United States
- Akasha ImagingHead of Product2021 — 2022Palo Alto, California, United States
- Magna InternationalManager, Product and R&D2020 — 2021Detroit Metropolitan Area
- Magna InternationalInvestor, Corporate VC Arm2017 — 2021Detroit Metropolitan Area
- Magna InternationalResearch Engineer2015 — 2017Detroit Metropolitan Area
- Neotribe VenturesInvestment Research2021
Skills & more
Research18Business Strategy14Engineering17Mechanical Engineering5Entrepreneurship10Business Development11Data Analysis10Technical Analysis10Financial Analysis11Statistics14Market Analysis7Big Data6
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EditingProgrammingAnalysisStrategyStart-upsStrategic PlanningMatlabMicrosoft ExcelLanguages English · French
From Rahul's professional profile.
Colleagues at Playground Global
Andy Rubin
Managing Partner at Playground Global
Angela Lin
Executive Assistant at Playground Global
Austin Yu
Investor at Playground Global
Benjamin Kim
Partner at Playground Global
Bruce Leak
General Partner at Playground Global
Caroline Little
Director Government Affairs at Playground Global
Chika Nakasu
Executive Manager at Playground Global
Cici Tong
Assistant Controller at Playground Global
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Rahul Meka?
- Rahul Meka joined Playground Global in 2023, focusing on deep tech investing across decarbonization, automation, and AI. He previously worked at Magna International on electrification, mobility autonomy, manufacturing, and robotics, and later at Akasha Imaging (acquired by Intrinsic, an Alphabet company), where he worked on computational imaging. He holds an MBA in Finance and Strategy from the University of Chicago, an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University, and a bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science.
- Where does Rahul Meka work?
- Rahul Meka is Principal at Playground Global.
- What does Rahul Meka invest in?
- Rahul Meka invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Hardware, Robotics, Semiconductors.
- Where did Rahul Meka go to school?
- Rahul Meka studied at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (Master of Business Administration, Finance, Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship); Columbia University (Master's Degree, Mechanical Engineering); Birla Institute Of Technology and Science, Pilani Dubai (Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering).
Same school
Also attended The University of Chicago Booth School of Business952
Prashant ShahPartner at Monta Vista CapitalNoorPartner at Clear VenturesTinaInvestments & Portfolio Services Team Member at Clear VenturesKatrin GeyskensExecutive Director at Capricorn Venture PartnersBill PescatelloInvestor at LightbankGlebFounder and Managing Partner at iTech Capital
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Also attended Columbia University1,304
Ben HorowitzCo-founder & General Partner at Andreessen HorowitzDoug LeonePartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing PartnerChris DixonFounder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen HorowitzKai-Fu LeeChairman of Sinovation Ventures and CEO of 01.AIGabriella GiglioHR & Executive Talent at General CatalystScott BillerInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)
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Also attended Birla Institute Of Technology and Science, Pilani Dubai4
Shared employers
Also worked at Alva Energy1
Also worked at Vertical Semiconductor2
Also worked at Agility Robotics10
Karthee MadasamyManaging Partner at MFV PartnersStacie McCarthyExecutive Assistant at Standard CryptoVictor Bunoust-RoquerePrincipal at Manhattan Venture PartnersKelly ChenPartner at NATO Innovation FundChris MoehleInvestor at The Robotics HubStephen RodriguezOperating Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)
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