Where does Rajive Keshup work?

Rajive Keshup is Partner at Cathay Innovation.

What check size does Rajive Keshup write?

Rajive Keshup typically writes checks of $5M – $40M.

What companies has Rajive Keshup invested in?

Investments tracked here include AI Rudder, Coherent, Finaccel, Igloo Insure, LeadIQ, Reebelo.

Where did Rajive Keshup go to school?

Rajive Keshup studied at Cornell University; Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management (Master of Business Administration - MBA); Bentley University (BSc, Management).

Rajive Keshup

Investor

Partner at Cathay Innovation

Singapore and Dubai

Writes $5M – $40M checks

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About

Rajive, a former founder who exited a US pet-services company, is an operator-oriented SaaS investor—often founders' first call—who analyzes contracted-versus-reported ARR and writes on healthcare AI for MedCity News.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

r•••@cathayinnovation.comreveal

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEnergyEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechSports Tech

Experience

Cathay InnovationPartnercurrent2023 — presentAbu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Cathay InnovationDirector2020 — 2022Singapore
Singapore FinTech Association (SFA)Subcommitee Member (InsurTech)current2024 — presentSingapore
Bentley UniversityBoard Member (Global Alumni Board)current2024 — presentWaltham, Massachusetts, United States
Cornell UniversityAdvisory Board - Entrepreneurship at Cornellcurrent2021 — presentIthaca, New York, United States
INSEADVisiting Lecturercurrent2021 — presentSingapore
AI RudderSeries B / Board Observercurrent2022 — presentSingapore
ReebeloSeries A / Board Directorcurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
LeadIQSeries B / Board Observercurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area / Singapore
CoherentSeries A / Board Observercurrent2020 — presentNew York, New York, United States
Igloo (formerly Axinan)Series A / Board Directorcurrent2021 — presentSingapore
FinAccelSeries B / Investorcurrent2020 — presentIndonesia
KaiOS Technologies, Inc.Series B / Board Observercurrent2021 — presentHong Kong SAR
SPOT!Co-Founder & CEOcurrent2011 — presentNew York City & Dubai
LifepalSeries A / Board Observer - Exit to Roojai2021 — 2023Indonesia
HabytGroup Chief Financial Officer (Hmlet Exit)2019 — 2020Singapore
Strategy&Managing Director & US Deals Strategy Technology Leader2016 — 2018New York, New York
Strategy&Director2015 — 2016New York, New York
EY-ParthenonCase Team Leader2014 — 2015Boston, Massachusetts
EY-ParthenonPrincipal2012 — 2014New York, New York
AT&TDirector - Corporate Strategy and Development2008 — 2011Dallas/Fort Worth Area
AT&TManager2006 — 2008Dallas/Fort Worth Area
AT&TAssociate2005 — 2006Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Emirates Cricket BoardProfessional Cricketer - UAE Mens U191999 — 2003

Skills & more

Regulatory Affairs2Regulatory Compliance2

Languages Arabic · English

From Rajive's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

AI RudderCoherentFinaccelIgloo InsureLeadIQReebelo

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at Cathay Innovation

Alban Vendeuvre

Vice President at Cathay Innovation

Ana Rocha

Associate, Cathay Latam at Cathay Innovation

Beth Faus

Vice President at Cathay Innovation

Bruno Delahaye

Partner at Cathay Innovation

Colombe Moinet

Associate at Cathay Innovation

Corporate Finance

Investor at Cathay Innovation

Costanza Carissimo

Investment Director at Cathay Innovation

Daniel Balmisse

Managing Partner, Cathay InnoSquare (Fund of Funds) at Cathay Innovation

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rajive Keshup?: Rajive, a former founder who exited a US pet-services company, is an operator-oriented SaaS investor—often founders' first call—who analyzes contracted-versus-reported ARR and writes on healthcare AI for MedCity News.
Where does Rajive Keshup work?: Rajive Keshup is Partner at Cathay Innovation.
What does Rajive Keshup invest in?: Rajive Keshup invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Sports Tech.
What check size does Rajive Keshup write?: Rajive Keshup typically writes checks of $5M – $40M.
What companies has Rajive Keshup invested in?: Investments tracked here include AI Rudder, Coherent, Finaccel, Igloo Insure, LeadIQ, Reebelo.
Where did Rajive Keshup go to school?: Rajive Keshup studied at Cornell University; Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management (Master of Business Administration - MBA); Bentley University (BSc, Management).