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Sanjiv Parikh
InvestorManaging Partner at Avanta Ventures · Investor & LP Advisory Board at IDEO CoLab Ventures
San Francisco Bay Area
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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About
Sanjiv Parikh is Managing Partner at Avanta Ventures and has held executive positions in business and corporate development across 15 Fortune 1,000 companies. He has deployed several hundred million dollars in venture capital investments and acquisitions, served on over 35 boards of directors, and built venture capital functions and innovation ecosystems across multiple industries including aerospace, insurance, technology, and telecommunications. His investment experience spans emerging technology sectors including artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, fintech, and robotics.
Experience
- Avanta VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2017 — presentPalo Alto, CA
- Kin InsuranceBoard Observer & Investorcurrent2019 — presentChicago, IL
- RapidSOSBoard Observer & Investorcurrent2018 — presentNew York, NY
- AccuKnoxBoard Observer & Investorcurrent2023 — presentMenlo Park, CA
- Airspace Link, Inc.Board Director & Investorcurrent2022 — presentDetroit, MI
- OverhaulBoard Observer & Investorcurrent2021 — presentAustin, TX
- CowbellBoard Observer & Investorcurrent2020 — presentPleasanton, CA
- IDEO CoLab VenturesInvestor & LP Advisory Boardcurrent2018 — presentSan Francisco, CA
- MotorqBoard Observer & Investor2020 — 2026Silicon Valley, CA
- Car IQ Inc.Board Observer & Investor2019 — 2026San Francisco, CA
- CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA InsurerVice President, Ventures & Corporate Development, Office of Strategy & Innovation2017 — 2025Walnut Creek, CA
- Blueprint TitleBoard Observer & Investor2021 — 2024Nashville, TN
- SK TelecomVice President, Business & Corporate Development2015 — 2017Sunnyvale, CA
- CienaAdvisor to Vice President Software Products & Strategy2014 — 2015San Jose, CA
- SRP ManagementManaging Director2010 — 2015Mountain View, CA
- SentillaSenior Vice President - Business Development & Strategy2013 — 2014Redwood City, CA
- HTCCorporate Vice President, Investments & Corporate Development2011 — 2012Mountain View, CA & Taipei, TW
- HPManaging Director - Corporate Ventures, Strategy & Corporate Development2008 — 2010Palo Alto, CA
- MicrosoftDirector – Business Intelligence, Mobility and Telecom Infrastructure, Emerging Business Team2004 — 2008Mountain View, CA
- FairWinds VenturesManaging Director2002 — 2004Mountain View, CA
- Atrium CapitalManaging Director1999 — 2002Menlo Park, CA
- RightWorks CorporatonDirector - Business Development & Finance1997 — 1999San Jose, CA
- Mehta & Company, Inc.Principal1989 — 1997Menlo Park, CA
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Sanjiv Parikh?
- Sanjiv Parikh is Managing Partner at Avanta Ventures and has held executive positions in business and corporate development across 15 Fortune 1,000 companies. He has deployed several hundred million dollars in venture capital investments and acquisitions, served on over 35 boards of directors, and built venture capital functions and innovation ecosystems across multiple industries including aerospace, insurance, technology, and telecommunications. His investment experience spans emerging technology sectors including artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, fintech, and robotics.
- Where does Sanjiv Parikh work?
- Sanjiv Parikh is Managing Partner at Avanta Ventures.
- What check size does Sanjiv Parikh write?
- Sanjiv Parikh typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What companies has Sanjiv Parikh invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Companion Protect Insurtech, Kin Insurance.
- Where did Sanjiv Parikh go to school?
- Sanjiv Parikh studied at The Wharton School (MBA, Finance); University of California, Berkeley (BS, Engineering).
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