Siddharth Shah
InvestorAssociate at Malpani Ventures
Mumbai, India
Writes $150K – $350K checks · typically $250K
About
Siddharth Shah is a Principal at Siana Capital, focusing on pre-A and Series A stage investments in deep science and technology companies. He has previously worked in public equity at Solidarity, a $200 million multi-cap fund, and at Malpani Ventures, a single family office investing across venture, private equity, and fund strategies. Shah writes on Substack about investment theses, founder-market fit, and long-term capital deployment.
Experience
- Siana CapitalPrincipalcurrent2025 — present
- Siana CapitalSenior Associate2023 — 2025Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Malpani VenturesAssociate2019 — 2023Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- SOLIDARITY ADVISORS PRIVATE LIMITEDAssociate2018 — 2019Mumbai Metropolitan Region
- Rajchandra Capital Services Private LimitedIntern | Public Equities (Sell-side)2017Mumbai
- Bhavna SteelsFamily Business2012 — 2015Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Jaypee Agro Farm TradesFounding Partner | Agri startup2014Mumbai | Dar es Salaam
Education
- SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)Bachelor's Degree, Finance2009 — 2012
- University of MumbaiMaster’s Degree, Finance2016 — 2018
- CFA InstituteCFA - Chartered Financial Analyst Level 1
- Holy Family High SchoolHigh School1997 — 2007
Skills & more
Due DiligenceVenture CapitalEquity Research6Investment Advisory5Risk Management4Financial Analysis5Investments3Business Development2Business StrategyCapital AllocationBusiness InnovationPrivate Investment
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Public SpeakingManagementGeneral ManagementDealsMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelPrivate Investments- NISM Series XIX-C: Alternative Investment Fund Managers — National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)
- Certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM) — GARP FRM Program
From Siddharth's professional profile.
Colleagues at Malpani Ventures
Dhruv Sane
Associate at Malpani Ventures
Dr. Aniruddha Malpani
Founder at Malpani Ventures
Ishan Pendse
Analyst at Malpani Ventures
Rahil Shah
Associate at Malpani Ventures
Roshan Singh
Entrepreneur in Residence at Malpani Ventures
Sreekar Kothamachu
Founder & CEO at Malpani Ventures
Yash Panditrao
3F VC at Malpani Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Siddharth Shah work?
- Siddharth Shah is Associate at Malpani Ventures.
- What check size does Siddharth Shah write?
- Siddharth Shah typically writes checks of $150K – $350K.
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