Rohit Bodas

General Partner

2020 - Current

Investing in early stage AI-first startups targeting Fintech, Commerce, Enterprise Tech, and Sustainability. Willowtree is backed by 100+ strategic HNIs including multiple unicorn founders, VCs and CxOs. Executed 20+ investments alongside top tier VC funds such as Ribbit, QED, Sequoia, Felicis etc. Full portfolio available at willowtree.vc

Advisor

2022

Advisor to Investment Committee of QBE Ventures

Board Of Directors

2021 - 2024

Provided strategic counsel to management on the evaluation of acquisition targets and eventual transaction with Psyence (NASDAQ: PBM)

SPAC Advisory Board Member

2020 - 2021

General Partner & Head of International Investments

2017 - 2021

Head of Propel Venture Partners' International Fund. Investing in innovative companies at the intersection of Financial Services and technology. End to end responsibility for deal sourcing, execution and portfolio management (board director for multiple companies). Notable Investments include Groww (currently valued at $3.0B), DataSine (acquired by Shutterstock), Trussle (acquired by Better Mortgage)

Founder & Partner

2011 - 2017

Founding Partner of American Express Ventures and Head of international investments. Developed fund and sector investment strategy and oversaw sourcing, deal execution and portfolio management (board observer for 10+ startups). Led investments in multiple sectors including AI/ ML, SaaS, Fintech and Enterprise Tech. Led venture capital team expansion into multiple international markets. Notable Investments include Plaid (currently valued at $13.4B), Clip (currently valued at $2.0B), Trulioo (currently valued at $1.7B), Signifyd (currently valued at $1.34B), Mezi (acquired by American Express for $100M+), inAuth (acquired by American Express for $200M+), Persado, Enigma Technologies, Capillary Technologies

Founder & Director

2009 - 2011

Founding member of Hartford Ventures. Responsible for identifying, executing and managing venture capital investments and strategic alliances on the behalf of The Hartford Notable Investments: ChargePoint Series A (NYSE: CHPT) DriverSide Series B (Acquired by AAP)

Business Development Manager

2006 - 2009

Led commercialization of R&D technologies.

Associate

2007 - 2009

Sourced and evaluated strategic investment opportunities. Sectors include internet & mobile applications, digital media, advanced advertising, wireless infrastructure, semiconductors and public-safety.

Senior Staff Engineer

1999 - 2006

Engineering leader and IC - Developed software products for distribution of audio video content over internet and mobile networks that have been part of hundreds of millions of mobile phones and set top boxes.