Raj Shekhar Singh
InvestorFounderCo-founder & General Partner at Z21 Ventures · Co-founder & General Partner at Z21
San Francisco, California, United States
Writes $500K – $1M checks
FoundedZ21
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Scott DavisunlockedRaj: together at University of California, Berkeley (2012–2014)
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About
Raj Shekhar Singh is a serial entrepreneur-turned-investor focused on the US–India technology corridor who combines operator-led experience with board and operating roles, positioning himself as entrepreneur, investor and builder.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareHealthtechSaaS
Co-founder & General Partner at Z21
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Co-founders at Z21
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Abhinav ShashankCo-founder & General Partner
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Jyotika GuptaCo-founder & Partner
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Sudarshan Ravi JhaCo-founder & Partner
Experience
- LivSYTBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- ZimeBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- HEN NozzlesBoard Observercurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Z21 VenturesFounder and General Partnercurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- International Battery CompanyCo-Founder and CRO2022 — 2024San Francisco Bay Area
- Hen NozzlesAdvisory Board Member2022 — 2024
- Humbi HealthAdvisory Board Member2022 — 2024
- OpsLyftSeed Investor and Advisory Board Member2020 — 2024
- Explorex (Explorex Technologies, Inc)Seed Investor and Advisory Board Member2019 — 2024
- Hyperspec AICo-Founder & Chief Operating Officer2022San Francisco Bay Area
- Hyperspec AISeed Investor2019 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
- InnovaccerSenior Vice President - Head of Product2018 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
- InnovaccerVice President Customer Success and Delivery2017 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
- McKinsey & CompanyEngagement Manager2016 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
- McKinsey & CompanyAssociate2014 — 2016San Francisco Bay Area
- InnovaccerAdvisor2012 — 2014Berkeley
- National University of SingaporeSummer Intern Reseacher2007Singapore
Skills & more
Climate Change39Biotechnology32Mathematical Modeling23Statistics18Earth Science19Biofuels17Data Analysis19Entrepreneurship10Programming10Start-ups9Research7Science5
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Biochemical EngineeringMolecular BiologyEnergyMicrobiologyGroundwaterHydrologic ModelingData AssimilationModelingManagementStrategic PlanningMatlabCLanguages Bengali · Chinese · English · Hindi
- NSF I-Corps — National Science Foundation (NSF)
From Raj's professional profile.
Colleagues at Z21 Ventures
Abhinav Shashank
Co-Founder and General Partner at Z21 Ventures
Anand Akela
Venture Advisor at Z21 Ventures
Ankit Bhangar
Venture Advisor at Z21 Ventures
Jyotika Gupta
Co-Founder and Partner at Z21 Ventures
Ritik Singh
Analyst at Z21 Ventures
Shachi Shah
Principal at Z21 Ventures
Sudarshan Ravi Jha
Co-Founder and Partner at Z21 Ventures
Tony Hu
Legal Counsel at Z21 Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Raj Shekhar Singh?
- Raj Shekhar Singh is a serial entrepreneur-turned-investor focused on the US–India technology corridor who combines operator-led experience with board and operating roles, positioning himself as entrepreneur, investor and builder.
- Where does Raj Shekhar Singh work?
- Raj Shekhar Singh is Co-founder & General Partner of Z21 and Co-founder & General Partner at Z21 Ventures.
- What does Raj Shekhar Singh invest in?
- Raj Shekhar Singh invests in AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Healthtech, SaaS.
- What check size does Raj Shekhar Singh write?
- Raj Shekhar Singh typically writes checks of $500K – $1M.
- What companies did Raj Shekhar Singh found?
- Raj Shekhar Singh founded Z21.
- Where did Raj Shekhar Singh go to school?
- Raj Shekhar Singh studied at University of California, Berkeley (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)); Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (Bachelor of Technology (BTech)); University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (Management of Technology).
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Shared employers
Also worked at HEN Nozzles2
Also worked at Explorex (Explorex Technologies, Inc)2
Also worked at Innovaccer24
Priyanka MitraPartner at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)Dev KharePartner at Lightspeed Venture PartnersNagraj KashyapGeneral Partner at Touring CapitalAbhinav ShashankCo-Founder and General Partner at Z21 VenturesDipty DesaiVenture Partner at Elevate CapitalAlexander PiresDirector at Atlantic Vantage Point
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