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Ranvir Gujral

Founder

Founder/CEO at Chute

San Francisco, California

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

FoundedChute · YC

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Adrianna MaunlockedRanvir: together at Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (2000–2002)
×5Ranvir: together at Morgan Stanley Capital Partners
×4Ranvir: together at University of Michigan
×2Ranvir: together at Y Combinator

About

Ranvir Gujral is chairperson of Kinetic Industries, Inc. and founder and managing partner of Sleeping Bear Capital, a private equity firm investing in businesses within defense, technology, manufacturing, and eCommerce, with a focus on business unit spinouts and mature founder-led companies. He previously co-founded and served as CEO of Chute, which was acquired by a private equity firm.

Founder/CEO at ChuteYC W12

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YC

Ranvir went through Y Combinator (Winter 2012) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Ranvir can intro founders to Chute's investors below.

Chute's investors · 5

Battery VenturesBoston · $500K – $100M checks · since 2017FoundryBoulder · $250K – $15M checks · since 2017Freestyle CapitalSan Rafael · $1.5M – $4M checks · since 2017US Venture PartnersMenlo Park · $500K – $10M checks · since 2017Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2012

Co-founders at Chute

GSGaurav Sharma
Gaurav SharmaFounder/Lead Engineer
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Gregory NarainExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. Kinetic Industries, Inc.Chairpersoncurrent2026 — presentVirginia Beach, Virginia, United States
  2. Sleeping Bear CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2018 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  3. Edge AutonomyBoard Member2022 — 2025San Luis Obispo, California, United States
  4. phenomenonBoard Member2019 — 2024Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  5. Adaptive EnergyChairman2018 — 2022Ann Arbor, MI
  6. ChuteCo-Founder, CEO2011 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
  7. The Detroit FoundationBoard Member2009 — 2014
  8. LifeGrams CorporationCo-Founder2007 — 2011
  9. Blue Whale LabsCo-Founder2006 — 2010
  10. Performing Arts WorkshopPresident of the Board of Directors2004 — 2007
  11. InsightPath, Inc.Founder & CEO2004 — 2006
  12. Silver Lake PartnersAssociate2002 — 2004
  13. Morgan Stanley Capital PartnersAnalyst2000 — 2002
  14. Morgan Stanley Capital PartnersAnalyst2000 — 2002
  15. Salomon Smith BarneySummer Analyst1999

Skills & more

Venture Capital5Entrepreneurship41Private Equity22Financial Modeling3Corporate Development7Mergers2Start-ups30Investments6Due Diligence5Business Strategy11Corporate FinanceFinance4
+12 moreAsset ManagementFinancial AnalysisMobile DevicesMergers & AcquisitionsInvestment BankingProduct ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsStrategyManagementLeadershipMarketing

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ranvir Gujral?
Ranvir Gujral is chairperson of Kinetic Industries, Inc. and founder and managing partner of Sleeping Bear Capital, a private equity firm investing in businesses within defense, technology, manufacturing, and eCommerce, with a focus on business unit spinouts and mature founder-led companies. He previously co-founded and served as CEO of Chute, which was acquired by a private equity firm.
Where does Ranvir Gujral work?
Ranvir Gujral is Founder/CEO of Chute.
What check size does Ranvir Gujral write?
Ranvir Gujral typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies did Ranvir Gujral found?
Ranvir Gujral founded Chute.
Where did Ranvir Gujral go to school?
Ranvir Gujral studied at Y Combinator (Winter 2012); University of Michigan (BBA, Accounting and Finance); University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (BBA, Finance and Accounting).

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