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Sumesh Sachar

Investor

Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Rocana Ventures

Miami & Los Angeles

Writes $1M – $30M checks

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

  1. Rocana Venture PartnersCo-Founder & Managing Partnercurrent2017 — presentLos Angeles
  2. KEF Infrastructure India Pvt LtdChief Executive Officer2016 — 2017Bangalore, India
  3. Pentair Valves & ControlsRegional Vice President - Middle East & India; Global Finance Director, Gate, Globe and Check Valves2014 — 2016Dubai
  4. Pentair Middle EastDirector of Finance2011 — 2014
  5. Pentair Valves & ControlsChief Financial Officer2008 — 2011Mumbai Area, India
  6. Bristol-Myers SquibbInterim Finance Director, India; Regional Internal Control Manager, Asia; Senior Internal Auditor2003 — 2008New York NY & Singapore
  7. PricewaterhouseCoopersSenior Auditor1998 — 2003Greater New York City Area

Skills & more

Leadership21Strategic Planning9Management20AccountabilityStrategy5Cross-functional Team Leadership14Continuous Improvement5Strategic Financial Planning3Financial Analysis16Relationship Management3US GAAP8Cost Accounting5
+12 moreProject ManagementAccountingConsolidationForecastingInternal ControlsFinancial AuditsSarbanes-OxleyCustomer OrientedSOX 404Board of DirectorsCost ManagementAccount Management

Languages English · French · Hindi

  • 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).

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Also attended Pace University22

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Also attended Hofstra University19

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Shared employers

Also worked at Pentair Valves & Controls1

Mike BrockAdvisor at Blockchain Capital

Also worked at Pentair Middle East3

Patricia CamareroPrincipal at 14WDerek ScottVice President of Marketing at CoPeace CapitalJustina PalmerAnalyst at Traction Capital

Also worked at Bristol-Myers Squibb51

Dan LynchInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Scott BillerInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Avantika DaingFounding Partner at Plum Alley InvestmentsJake BauerVenture Partner at ARCH Venture PartnersBeth SeidenbergFounding Managing Director at Westlake Village BioPartnersAdam ZongEntrepreneur-In-Residence at The Innovation Space

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Also worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers1,102

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