Vishnu Rajeev
InvestorInvestment Partner at Speciale Invest
Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
Writes $1M checks
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Jessica MorandiunlockedVishnu: together at Harvard Kennedy School (2017–2018)
×7Vishnu: together at Monitor Deloitte (ex Monitor Group)
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Vishnu: together at Cell Propulsion
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.
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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
- Clean Energy VenturesConsulting Investment Associate2018Greater Boston Area
- FSGConsultant2016 — 2017Mumbai Area, India
- FSGAssociate2015 — 2016Mumbai
- Monitor Deloitte (ex Monitor Group)Business Analyst2013 — 2014Mumbai Area, India
- Council on Energy, Environment and WaterResearch Analyst2013New Delhi Area, India
- Athena InfonomicsPublic Policy Intern2012Chennai Area, India
- Indian Institute of Management, BangaloreAcademic Intern, Center for Public Policy2011Bengaluru Area, India
- Indian Institute of Technology, KharagpurGeneral Secretary, Alumni Cell, Office of Alumni Affairs and International Relations2010 — 2011Kharagpur Area, India
- IntellecapBusiness Consultancy Intern2010Hyderabad Area, India
- Indian Institute of Technology, KharagpurSecretary- Technology,2009 — 2010
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
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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
- Who is Vishnu Rajeev?
- 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.
- 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.
- Where did Vishnu Rajeev go to school?
- Vishnu Rajeev studied at Harvard Kennedy School (Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Policy); University of Oxford (Chevening Research, Science); Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (M.Sc, Economics).
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Also attended Harvard Kennedy School326
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Also attended University of Oxford1,553
Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockMichael MoritzFormer Partner at Sequoia Capital; Senior Adviser at Sequoia HeritageGabriel PereyraCo-founder & President of HarveyDominic JacquessonInvestor at Index VenturesErin Price-WrightInvestor at Index VenturesJan HammerInvestor at Index Ventures
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Also attended Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur200
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Shared employers
Also worked at Speciale Invest9
Vishesh RajaramManaging Partner at Speciale InvestArjun RaoPartner at Speciale InvestDhanush RamInvestment Principal at Speciale InvestSunil CavaleInvestment Principal at Speciale InvestPramoth ArunInvestment Analyst at Speciale InvestAhammad ShibilInvestment Analyst at Speciale Invest
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