Ashwin Puri

Experience

Principal 2022 (9 months)

Led the investment process for 14 pre-seed to seed-stage investments from sourcing, initial meetings, diligence, negotiation of terms, and post-investment support. Startup... more

FMG Capital

Principal 2020 - 2022 (almost 2 years)

Managed FMG Capital’s family office VC & PE investment strategy, focusing on direct startup and VC fund investments. Led 12 direct investments and 13 co-investments in... more

Unseen Ventures

Founding Partner 2019 - 2022 (about 3 years)

Launched frontier markets fund investing in pre-seed startups, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa (Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana) and South Asia.

ID Ventures

Associate 2018 - 2020 (almost 2 years)

Led over 20 pre-seed to seed-stage investments from sourcing to investment memo writing. Sectors included enterprise SaaS, FinTech, mobility/future of work, therapeutics/diagnostics,... more

United States Department of State

Political Section Intern, U.S. Embassy Beijing 2016 (2 months)

Researched policy issues and wrote diplomatic communications under U.S. Embassy Beijing’s foreign service officers.

The White House

Intern, Obama White House 2016 (2 months)

Served as a liaison between President Obama’s scheduling office, external individuals, organizations and intergovernmental offices. Contributed to the Domestic Policy Council’s... more

Employee

The White House, United States Department of State, ID Ventures, Unseen Ventures, FMG Capital, XRC Ventures

Education

About

Achievements

Venture capital investor with over four years of VC experience identifying, evaluating, and investing in early-stage startups. Proven track record of sourcing, conducting diligence, and closing investments in over 40 companies. Strong industry networks and expertise in consumer, enterprise SaaS, healthcare, and emerging markets. Experience creating firm-wide investment theses and managing teams of analysts and associates. Adept in negotiations with company founders on deal terms and structure and proven advisor on fundraising, business development, and go-to-market strategy. In-depth understanding of the startup ecosystem and a passion for identifying and supporting disruptive technologies.

Describe the most impressive thing you've done.

Skills

Consulting Management Project Management Project Manager Publishing Real Estate Social Media Valuations Investing Venture Capital Seed & Venture Capital Venture Fundraising

Locations

New York City San Francisco Austin Singapore

Q&A

What's the most useful business-related book you've ever read?

Poor Charlie's Almanack

What's your favorite non-business book?

Shantaram

Which founders or startups do you most admire?

Go-Jek, AirBnb, M-Pesa, Oyo, Samasource

What's the best way for people to get in touch with you?

Email: [email protected]

What was the most impactful class you took in school?

American National Security Toolbox with former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright

Ashwin Puri (He/Him)

Venture capital investor with over four years of VC experience identifying, evaluating, and investing in early-stage startups.