Sumesh Sachar
InvestorCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Rocana Ventures
Miami & Los Angeles
Writes $1M – $30M checks
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Jeffrey ChuaunlockedSumesh: together at Pace University
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About
Sumesh Sachar pairs an uncommon Zambian upbringing among U.S. consumer VCs, one of the youngest NY CPAs, and heavy-industry execution from leading an early, large offsite construction platform in India.
Invests in
AgTechConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtech
Experience
- Rocana Venture PartnersCo-Founder & Managing Partnercurrent2017 — presentLos Angeles
- KEF Infrastructure India Pvt LtdChief Executive Officer2016 — 2017Bangalore, India
- Pentair Valves & ControlsRegional Vice President - Middle East & India; Global Finance Director, Gate, Globe and Check Valves2014 — 2016Dubai
- Pentair Middle EastDirector of Finance2011 — 2014
- Pentair Valves & ControlsChief Financial Officer2008 — 2011Mumbai Area, India
Skills & more
Cross-functional Team Leadership14Leadership21
Languages English · French
- CPA — AICPA
From Sumesh's professional profile.
Colleagues at Rocana Ventures
Alexander Borschow
General Partner at Rocana Ventures
Ana Suarez
Legal & Compliance at Rocana Ventures
Andrés Dobles Rojas
Strategic IC Member at Rocana Ventures
Anjula Acharia
Advisor at Rocana Ventures
Francisco Martorell
Advisor at Rocana Ventures
Gurdeep Prewal
Co-founder & General Partner at Rocana Ventures
Juan Pablo Mata
Advisor at Rocana Ventures
Leah Tarrago
Investment Analyst at Rocana Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Sumesh Sachar?
- Sumesh Sachar pairs an uncommon Zambian upbringing among U.S. consumer VCs, one of the youngest NY CPAs, and heavy-industry execution from leading an early, large offsite construction platform in India.
- Where does Sumesh Sachar work?
- Sumesh Sachar is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Rocana Ventures.
- What does Sumesh Sachar invest in?
- Sumesh Sachar invests in AgTech, Consumer, Direct to Consumer, FoodTech, Healthtech.
- What check size does Sumesh Sachar write?
- Sumesh Sachar typically writes checks of $1M – $30M.
- Where did Sumesh Sachar go to school?
- Sumesh Sachar studied at Pace University (Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting); Hofstra University (Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting).
Same school
Also attended Pace University63
Jeffrey ChuaPartner at Golden Gate VenturesKrupa VankayalaPartner, People & HR at Sapphire VenturesArianne BalducciHead of People at TCVTyler SchintoSenior Director at Presidio VenturesNatasha RamosAdministrative Team at TSG Consumer PartnersAndrew WalshChief Compliance Officer at Fortress Investment Group
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Also attended Hofstra University63
Nick CooneyManaging Partner at Lever VCKajal FordExecutive Assistant at Standard CryptoMike BensonSenior Vice President at Advantage Capital PartnersSofia GarciaCFO at Cantos VenturesAndy MizerekSenior Director of Marketing at Runway Growth CapitalRichard StumacherClinical Advisor at Seae Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Pentair Valves & Controls3
Also worked at Pentair Middle East14
Derek ScottVice President of Marketing at CoPeace CapitalJustina PalmerAnalyst at Traction CapitalBob MillerOperating Partner at Plexus CapitalChristophe GarnierCEO & Co-founder at UpflexAndrew HealyFounder at BizzyDawn de los SantosExecutive Officer at Vestaron, Inc.
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