Rohit Sharma
InvestorFounderInvestment Team at True Ventures · Board director at Prellisbio · Board director at Seurat Technologies · Board director at Ati Motors
Palo Alto, California
Writes $1M – $50M checks · typically $20M
About
An engineer by training, Rohit Sharma co-founded and served as CTO of ONI Systems (later acquired by Ciena, where he was SVP and CTO of the Metro Networks Group). At True Ventures he focuses on innovation and technology, particularly GenAI, and supports founders on organizational design, personal growth, and company culture.
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Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Beyond investing
- Founded
- He founded ONI Systems, which pioneered the use of optical switching and real-time information processing technologies.
- Education
- Studied at National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra (Bachelor's degree, electronics and communications engineering) Studied at University of Alberta (Master of Science, electrical engineering) Studied at University of Alberta (Doctor of Philosophy, electrical engineering)
- Communities
- He endowed a professorship in digital communications at the University of Alberta in 2004.
- Awards
- He was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Science by the President of India at NITK's 50th anniversary convocation in 2013.
- More
- He enjoys helping founders with organizational design, personal growth, and being intentional about culture.
From Rohit's own website — common ground for a warm intro.
Board director at Prellisbio
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Prellisbio's investors · 9
Black Diamond VenturesGlendale · $2M – $10M checksCantos VenturesSan Francisco · $400K – $1.5M checksCelesta CapitalMenlo Park · $5M – $20M checks · since 2022Civilization Ventures Management, LlcTiburon · $1M – $10M checksKhosla VenturesMenlo Park · $5K – $50M checks · since 2022Open Field CapitalNew YorkPrefix CapitalSan FranciscoSOSVNew York · $30K – $550K checks · since 2022True VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $3M checks · since 2017
Co-founders at Prellisbio
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Melanie MatheuExecutive Officer, Director
NM
Noelle MullinExecutive Officer, Director
Board director at Seurat Technologies
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Seurat Technologies's investors · 4
Co-founders at Seurat Technologies
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James DeMuthExecutive Officer, Director
Board director at Ati Motors
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Ati Motors's investors · 6
Athera Venture PartnersBangalore · $480K – $3M checks · since 2025Blume VenturesMumbai · $650K – $36M checks · since 2024Exfinity VenturesBengaluru · $500K – $3.5M checksNGP CapitalBerlin · $8M – $12M checks · since 2025True VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $3M checks · since 2024Walden CatalystSan Francisco · $550K checks · since 2025
Co-founders at Ati Motors
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Saurabh ChandraExecutive Officer, Director
Experience
- True VenturesPartnercurrent2018 — presentPalo Alto, California
- True VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2012 — presentPalo Alto, CA
- SyftoPresident & CEO2011 — 2012Palo Alto, CA
- Vdopia Inc.Seed Investor, President & CEO2009Palo Alto, CA and Gurgaon, India
- MDV (Mohr, Davidow Ventures)Principal2006 — 2009Menlo Park, CA
- MetaMachinixFounder2004 — 2005Menlo Park, CA
- ONI Systems/CienaSVP and CTO - Metro Networking Group2002 — 2003San Jose, CA
- ONI Systems/CienaChief Technology Officer1997 — 2002San Jose, CA
- TRLabsResearch Scientist1992Ottawa, Canada.
Education
- National Institute of Technology KurukshetraD.Sc. (Hon), Engineering2013
- University of AlbertaPh.D., Electrical Engineering1993 — 1996
- University of AlbertaM.Sc., Electrical Engineering1989 — 1991
- National Institute of Technology KurukshetraB.Sc. Honours, Electronics & Communications Engg1984 — 1989
Skills & more
Infrastructure2Cloud Computing41Start-ups99Entrepreneurship62Product Development11Optical Communications2Optical Network3Mergers & Acquisitions21Early Stage Ventures3Angel Investing17E-commerce22Big Data6
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InvestmentsTelecommunicationsVenture CapitalDistributed SystemsSoftware DevelopmentM&A experienceMergersBusiness StrategySeed investmentsLanguages Panjabi
- FAA Private Pilot Certificate SEL — Federal Aviation Administration
From Rohit's professional profile.
Deals · 4
Diligent RoboticsBoard seat
via True Ventures · filed Feb 2025 · $20M raise
Ati MotorsBoard seat
via True Ventures · filed Jan 2025 · $20M raise
PrellisbioBoard seat
via True Ventures · filed Jul 2017 · $2.1M raise
Channel RoboticsQuoted
via True Ventures · filed Jun 2026
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at True Ventures
Adam D'Augelli
Investor at True Ventures
Amanda Mann
Investor at True Ventures
Amy Errett
Venture partner at True Ventures and founding CEO of Madison Reed
Ann Crady Weiss
Investor at True Ventures
Ariel Winton
Principal at True Ventures
Brooke Van Natta
Investor at True Ventures
Carrie Wadsworth
Investor at True Ventures
Christiaan Vorkink
Vice President and Director at True Ventures
Network4
Arvind GuptaScout
Partner at Mayfield Fund
Chad Clark AndersonScout
Managing Partner at Space Capital
Clint ChaoScout
General Partner at Moment Ventures, Llc
Gilman LouieScout
Investor at Alsop Louie Partners
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Rohit Sharma?
- An engineer by training, Rohit Sharma co-founded and served as CTO of ONI Systems (later acquired by Ciena, where he was SVP and CTO of the Metro Networks Group). At True Ventures he focuses on innovation and technology, particularly GenAI, and supports founders on organizational design, personal growth, and company culture.
- Where does Rohit Sharma work?
- Rohit Sharma is Investment Team at True Ventures and Board director at Prellisbio and Board director at Seurat Technologies and Board director at Ati Motors.
- What does Rohit Sharma invest in?
- Rohit Sharma invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software.
- What check size does Rohit Sharma write?
- Rohit Sharma typically writes checks of $1M – $50M.
- What boards does Rohit Sharma sit on?
- Rohit Sharma holds tracked board seats at Ati Motors, Diligent Robotics, Prellisbio.
- Where did Rohit Sharma go to school?
- Rohit Sharma studied at National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra (D.Sc. (Hon), Engineering); University of Alberta (Ph.D., Electrical Engineering); University of Alberta (M.Sc., Electrical Engineering).
- What awards has Rohit Sharma received?
- He was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Science by the President of India at NITK's 50th anniversary convocation in 2013.
Same school
Also attended National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra6
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Also attended University of Alberta68
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Shared employers
Also worked at MDV (Mohr, Davidow Ventures)24
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