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Shankar Chandran
InvestorPartner at Walden Catalyst
San Francisco, California, United States
Writes $550K checks
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About
Shankar Chandran is a former Applied Materials engineer and primary inventor on eight patents with 19+ years investing in deep-tech—semiconductors, AI infrastructure, data, robotics—and co-headed Samsung’s strategic investment arm.
Contact· published on Shankar's own website
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureDeep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Investments
Board seats
3DgsAti MotorsGalileoMindsDBNace.AIOPAQUEVirtueAI
Investor
Ati RoboticsDatriumNace.AIRescaleSoundHound AI
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Shankar Chandran?
- Shankar Chandran is a former Applied Materials engineer and primary inventor on eight patents with 19+ years investing in deep-tech—semiconductors, AI infrastructure, data, robotics—and co-headed Samsung’s strategic investment arm.
- Where does Shankar Chandran work?
- Shankar Chandran is Partner at Walden Catalyst.
- What does Shankar Chandran invest in?
- Shankar Chandran invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Hardware, Semiconductors.
- What check size does Shankar Chandran write?
- Shankar Chandran typically writes checks of $550K.
- What boards does Shankar Chandran sit on?
- Shankar Chandran holds tracked board seats at 3Dgs, Ati Motors, Galileo, MindsDB, Nace.AI, OPAQUE, VirtueAI.
- What companies has Shankar Chandran invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Ati Robotics, Datrium, Nace.AI, Rescale, SoundHound AI.
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