About
A scientist-turned-investor focused on frontier technologies including semiconductors, advanced materials, quantum technologies, AI infrastructure, and energy. Holds a PhD in Physics from Louisiana State University and contributes to Ankur's India Deep Science Tech Report and Deep Science Forum.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Experience
- Ankur CapitalVPcurrent2025 — presentBangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
- Ankur CapitalAVP2024 — 2025Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
- Ankur CapitalAssociate2022 — 2024Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Louisiana State UniversityGraduate Research Assistant2019 — 2021Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
Languages English · Hindi · Tamil
From Vishal's professional profile.
Colleagues at Ankur Capital
Burzin Dubash
Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer at Ankur Capital
C.V. Natraj
Advisor at Ankur Capital
Jitendra Joshi
Advisor at Ankur Capital
Pavan Krishnamurthy
Advisor at Ankur Capital
Pravin Gandhi
Advisor at Ankur Capital
Preetha Rony
Manager – Administration at Ankur Capital
Sama Jashnani
Manager – Marketing at Ankur Capital
Siddhi Khabia
Senior Manager – Legal, Compliance & Fund Governance at Ankur Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Vishal Katariya?
- A scientist-turned-investor focused on frontier technologies including semiconductors, advanced materials, quantum technologies, AI infrastructure, and energy. Holds a PhD in Physics from Louisiana State University and contributes to Ankur's India Deep Science Tech Report and Deep Science Forum.
- Where does Vishal Katariya work?
- Vishal Katariya is Vice President - Investments at Ankur Capital.
- Where did Vishal Katariya go to school?
- Vishal Katariya studied at Louisiana State University (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Physics); Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Engineering Physics).
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Also attended Indian Institute of Technology, Madras118
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Shared employers
Also worked at Ankur Capital10
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Also worked at Louisiana State University7
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