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Venky Ganesan
InvestorPartner at Menlo Ventures
Palo Alto, CA
Writes $8M – $15M checks · typically $12M
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About
Partner at Menlo Ventures investing in AI-native software, cybersecurity, and AI infrastructure, with board seats at companies including Abnormal AI, Appdome, Aurascape, BitSight, ConverzAI, MealPal, Obsidian, Sonrai Security, and Unravel Data. Previously a managing partner at Globespan Capital Partners and a co-founder of Trigo Technologies, he was named to the Forbes Midas List from 2013-2015.
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Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureSaaS
Beyond investing
- Founded
- Ganesan was one of the founders of Trigo Technologies, which was acquired by IBM.
- Education
- Studied at Reed College (Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics–Economics) Studied at California Institute of Technology (Bachelor of Science, Engineering and Applied Science)
- Boards
- Ganesan was chair of the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA). Ganesan was a Trustee of Keys School. Ganesan was President of the Indian Community Center in Milpitas. Ganesan is on the Board of Overseers of the Hoover Institution. Ganesan is a member of the Stanford Athletic Board.
- Communities
- Ganesan believes strongly in giving back to the community.
- Awards
- Ganesan was recognized on the Forbes Midas List from 2013 to 2015.
From published sources — common ground for a warm intro.
Deals · 4
OverOpsBoard seat
via Menlo Ventures · filed Apr 2017 · $14.9M raise
AiseraLed round
via Menlo Ventures · filed Aug 2022
Dedrone by AxonLed round
via Menlo Ventures · filed Jul 2022
RoverLed round
via Menlo Ventures · filed Mar 2014
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Led
AmobeeJajahPalo Alto NetworksPoshmarkRedfinStackRoxTrigoUpworkVirident
Board seats
Abnormal AiAppdomeAurascapeBitSightConverzAIMealPalObsidianObsidianPoshmarkSonrai SecurityStackroxUnravel Data
Investor
Abnormal AiAgitarAppdomeAurascapeAvi NetworksBitSight TechnologiesBityotaBreatherCequence SecurityChallenge GamesCheironConverzAIExerosGildHandleHomelightImmersiveInsurdataJajahKaminarioKonteraMachine ZoneMealPalNominumoak9ObsidianPalo Alto NetworksPioneer Square LabsPlaxoPoshmark, Inc.ProdigalRedfin CorpRevSendiaSMS GupshupSonrai SecurityStackroxStrata IdentityUnravel DataUpcounselUpworkVirident SystemsWaterline Data
Sources: the firm's website · curated public sources · SEC Form D filings.
Colleagues at Menlo Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Venky Ganesan?
- Partner at Menlo Ventures investing in AI-native software, cybersecurity, and AI infrastructure, with board seats at companies including Abnormal AI, Appdome, Aurascape, BitSight, ConverzAI, MealPal, Obsidian, Sonrai Security, and Unravel Data. Previously a managing partner at Globespan Capital Partners and a co-founder of Trigo Technologies, he was named to the Forbes Midas List from 2013-2015.
- Where does Venky Ganesan work?
- Venky Ganesan is Partner at Menlo Ventures.
- What does Venky Ganesan invest in?
- Venky Ganesan invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, SaaS.
- What check size does Venky Ganesan write?
- Venky Ganesan typically writes checks of $8M – $15M.
- What boards does Venky Ganesan sit on?
- Venky Ganesan holds tracked board seats at Abnormal Ai, Aisera, Appdome, Aurascape, BitSight, ConverzAI, Dedrone by Axon, MealPal, Obsidian, Obsidian.
- What companies has Venky Ganesan invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Aisera, Amobee, Dedrone by Axon, Jajah, Palo Alto Networks, Poshmark, Redfin, Rover, StackRox, Trigo, Upwork, Virident, and 47 more.
- What awards has Venky Ganesan received?
- Ganesan was recognized on the Forbes Midas List from 2013 to 2015.
- Does Venky Ganesan lead rounds?
- Yes — Venky Ganesan has led 12 tracked investments.
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