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David PhuunlockedShyam: together at University of California, Davis (2004β2005)
Γ3Shyam: together at University of Oxford
Γ4Shyam: together at University of California, Davis
Γ3Shyam: together at World Bank, Washington DC, USA
About
Shyam Menon is a co-founder and general partner at Bharat Innovation Fund, bringing over 25 years of experience in technology investing and ecosystem development across the US, Middle East, Europe, and India. He has co-founded multiple venture funds managing over $100 million in assets and previously held positions at the World Bank, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and several venture and industrial firms. His focus areas include deep science, climate technology, and artificial intelligence.
ContactΒ· self-published, not guessed
Experience
- Bharat Innovations FundPartner & Co-foundercurrent2017 β presentBengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Infuse Ventures, Bangalore, IndiaInfuse Ventures - Cofounder and Investment Director2012 β 2025Bangalore
- Nadathur Holdings & Investments Pvt Ltd, SingaporeInvestment Manager - Energy & Environment Group2011 β 2012Singapore
- Conduit Ventures, London, United KingdomInvestment Manager, Energy Venture Capital2007 β 2010London Area, United Kingdom
- World Bank, Washington DC, USAClean Energy/Carbon Finance Consultant2005 β 2007Washington DC-Baltimore Area
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CaliforniaConsultant, China Energy Group2004 β 2005Berkeley, California
- Acumentrics Corporation, Boston, USAResearch Engineer2003 β 2004Greater Boston
- Fuel Cell Energy, Danbury, Connecticut, USAMaterials Research Engineer2002 β 2003Danbury, Connecticut
- TAL Materials, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USAResearch Engineer (Nanotechnology)2001 β 2002Ann Arbor, Michigan
Skills & more
Water15deal sourcing5investment analysis6Business Process9Energy99Energy Efficiency59Sustainability19Gas10Early Stage Investment7Technology Incubation1Valuation41Deal Sourcing9
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Venture CapitalBusiness StrategyEntrepreneurshipBusiness DevelopmentDue DiligenceMergers & AcquisitionsInvestmentsAlternative EnergyCleantechAnalysisStrategyManagementLanguages English Β· Hindi Β· Malayalam
From Shyam's professional profile.
Colleagues at Bharat Fund
Ashwin Raguraman
Co-Founder and Partner at Bharat Fund
Hemendra Mathur
Venture Partner at Bharat Fund
Kunal Upadhyay
Managing Partner at Bharat Fund
Priyanka Chopra
Venture Partner at Bharat Fund
Sanea Vakaliya
Director - Finance & Legal at IIMA Ventures
Sanjay Jain
Partner at Bharat Fund
Snehitha Nukalapati
Investment Professional at Bharat Fund
Som Pal Choudhury
Partner at Bharat Fund
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Shyam Menon?
- Shyam Menon is a co-founder and general partner at Bharat Innovation Fund, bringing over 25 years of experience in technology investing and ecosystem development across the US, Middle East, Europe, and India. He has co-founded multiple venture funds managing over $100 million in assets and previously held positions at the World Bank, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and several venture and industrial firms. His focus areas include deep science, climate technology, and artificial intelligence.
- Where does Shyam Menon work?
- Shyam Menon is Partner at Bharat Fund.
- What check size does Shyam Menon write?
- Shyam Menon typically writes checks of $100K β $1.5M.
- Where did Shyam Menon go to school?
- Shyam Menon studied at University of Oxford (Chevening Rolls-Royce Science and Technology Innovation Leadership Program, Business Administration and Management); University of California, Davis (PhD - Discontinued, Transportation Technology (Energy) and Policy); Missouri University of Science and Technology (Master of Science, Ceramic Engineering).
Same school
Also attended University of Oxford1,763
Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockMichael MoritzFormer Partner at Sequoia Capital; Senior Adviser at Sequoia HeritageGabriel PereyraCo-founder & President of HarveyDominic JacquessonInvestor at Index VenturesErin Price-WrightInvestor at Index VenturesJan HammerInvestor at Index Ventures
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Also attended University of California, Davis352
Charles CallSLP & Venture Partner at Cottonwood Technology FundDavid PhuController at Felicis VenturesTeresa ChanChief Financial Officer at Felicis VenturesBryan EglanDirector of Business Development at Menlo VenturesDennisDirector of Trading at Pantera CapitalScott MaxwellInvestor at OpenView Venture Partners
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Also attended Missouri University of Science and Technology35
Brian MatthewsCofounder & General Partner at Cultivation CapitalJohn TrueGeneral Partner at Cultivation CapitalLevi MalottAdvisor and coach for startup tech leadershipKory MathewsSenior Partner at NEW VISTA CAPITALBrian MoyerFounder & CEO at Innovation StudioSean FootePartner at Co=Creation=Capital
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Also attended Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology21
Mudit K. JainInvestor at Treo Ventures, LlcMudit JainFounding General Partner at Treo Ventures, LlcAnant GoelInvestor at Riverwood CapitalPulkit DakAssistant Vice President at PavestoneVikram NafdeChief Information Officer at Webster BankUjwal SutariaFounder & General Partner at TDV Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at Nadathur Holdings & Investments Pvt Ltd, Singapore1
Also worked at Conduit Ventures, London, United Kingdom4
Also worked at World Bank, Washington DC, USA219
Ska Sijia DuPrincipal at Karma VenturesKavita GuptaSpecial Advisor at Buckhill CapitalJamie SerioVice President, Ventures at Capital FactorySri PedduInvestor at Powerhouse VenturesSwati Shah GuptaStrategic Advisor, Circular Economy Solutions at Fireside Ventures Advisory LlpGunner HardyAssociate at BOLD Longevity
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