Vishnu Rajeev
InvestorInvestment Partner at Speciale Invest
Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
Writes $1M checks
About
Vishnu Rajeev is a rapidly elevated investment partner in India who focuses on atoms with bits, bridging mobility, energy, semiconductors, space and climate hardware with software for IP-heavy, science-led companies.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechHardwareSaaSSpace Tech
Experience
- Speciale InvestInvestment Partnercurrent2025 — presentBengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Speciale InvestInvestment Principal2023 — 2025Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- DashamLabsInvestor | Board Directorcurrent2025 — presentNew Delhi, Delhi, India
- Sthyr Energy Private LimitedInvestor | Board Observercurrent2025 — presentChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Peptris TechnologiesInvestor | Board Observercurrent2023 — presentBengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Axilor VenturesMobility and Climate Tech Lead2020 — 2022Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Micelio - Electric VehiclesHead of Micelio Fund2020 — 2022Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- newtraceInvestor| Board Member2022Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- The ePlane CompanyInvestor | Board Observer2022
- ElectricPeInvestor | Board2021 — 2022
- RACEnergyInvestor | Board2021 — 2022
- SheruInvestor | Board Observer2021 — 2022
- Cell PropulsionInvestor | Board Observer2020 — 2022
- VariousFreelance2019 — 2020
- U.S. Census BureauProduct Consultant2019Greater Boston
- Harvard Kennedy SchoolEditor In Chief - The Citizen2018 — 2019Greater Boston Area
- Harvard Kennedy SchoolLeadership Team - HGSLI2018 — 2019Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Harvard Kennedy SchoolCoordinator - Ask Me Anything series2018 — 2019
- Harvard Kennedy SchoolCourse Coach with Prof. O'Brien (MLD 201 - Adaptive Leadership)2018Greater Boston Area
- 2SixFlowCo-Founder2018 — 2019Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Education
- Harvard Kennedy SchoolMaster of Public Administration - MPA, Public Policy2017 — 2019
- University of OxfordChevening Research, Science2025
- Indian Institute of Technology, KharagpurM.Sc, Economics2008 — 2013
- Indian Institute of Technology, KharagpurBSc (Hons.), Economics2008 — 2013
Skills & more
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Drug DiscoverySouth AsiaEarly-Stage StartupsFinancial ModelingFinancial AnalysisStrategyVenture CapitalValuationFundraisingDue DiligenceClimate
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Deal SourcingCleantechResearchBusiness StrategyData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelPublic PolicyManagement ConsultingInternational RelationsLanguages English · Hindi · Malayalam · Tamil
- Graduate Certificate in Public Policy — Takshashila Institution
From Vishnu's professional profile.
Colleagues at Speciale Invest
Ahammad Shibil
Investment Analyst at Speciale Invest
Arjun Rao
Partner at Speciale Invest
Dhanush Ram
Investment Principal at Speciale Invest
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Krishnaswamy Srinivasan
General Partner & Chief Financial Officer at Speciale Invest
Nithish Kumar
Investment Manager at Speciale Invest
Pramoth Arun
Investment Analyst at Speciale Invest
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Sunil Cavale
Investment Principal at Speciale Invest
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Varun KS
Investment Analyst at Speciale Invest
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Vishnu Rajeev work?
- Vishnu Rajeev is Investment Partner at Speciale Invest.
- What does Vishnu Rajeev invest in?
- Vishnu Rajeev invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Hardware, SaaS, Space Tech.
- What check size does Vishnu Rajeev write?
- Vishnu Rajeev typically writes checks of $1M.
Same school
Also attended Harvard Kennedy School201
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Also attended University of Oxford950
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Also attended Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur118
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Shared employers
Also worked at Speciale Invest7
Chetan GhodkeSenior Analyst at Sauce.vcVishesh RajaramManaging Partner at Speciale InvestArjun RaoPartner at Speciale InvestSunil CavaleInvestment Principal at Speciale InvestAhammad ShibilInvestment Analyst at Speciale InvestVarun KSInvestment Analyst at Speciale Invest
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