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Sumeet Gajri
Chief Strategy Officer at Instabase
Miami, Florida
Overview
Sumeet Gajri is a seasoned investor and operator based in Miami, Florida, currently serving as the Managing Partner at Original Capital. With a background in venture capital and corporate development, Sumeet has held key roles at companies like Instabase and Carta, advising on strategy and growth initiatives, and has made strategic investments in companies like Zamp at the seed stage.
Highlights of Sumeet's career include his leadership roles at high-profile companies such as Chief Strategy Officer at Instabase and Carta, where he played a crucial role in shaping strategic direction and growth. Additionally, his expertise in venture capital and investments, particularly in sectors like enterprise and consumer internet, has led to successful investments in promising startups.
Work Experience
Managing Partner
2019 - Current
Partnered with 100+ companies software and internet companies since 2017. Scout for Sequoia Capital. Previously a Scout for Social Capital. Limited Partner in funds including: Beyond Genius, Dream Capital, HF0, Legalist, Picks & Shovels, Sequoia Capital, Union Square Ventures, Valar Ventures, and Vine Ventures.
Original Capital is a venture capital firm.
Chief Strategy Officer
2020
Why does the world need another computer?
Advisor
2019 - 2020
Instabase is a platform for businesses to build customizable apps for automating different parts of their business.
Raised $192,009,452.00 from Bossa Invest.
Chief Strategy Officer
2018 - 2020
Responsibilities include: putting out fires, m&a, executive & senior leadership recruiting, partnerships, scaling sales & marketing, fundraising and planning.
Chief Of Staff
2017 - 2017
Responsibilities include: scaling sales & marketing, partnerships, fundraising and planning.
Carta is a global ownership management platform that helps companies, investors, and employees manage equity and ownership.
Raised $1,157,600,000.00 from 8090 Partners, Unanimous Capital, Sand Hill Angels, Vetamer, GS Growth, Step Ahead Capital, Massive, Silver Lake, Moonshots Capital and Launchbay Capital.
Investor
2012 - 2016
Responsibilities include: Deal Origination; Due Diligence and Execution; and M&A.
Insight Partners is a global software investor that partners with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup companies.
Outbound Sales Representative
2010 - 2010
Cold called people and sold them car insurance.
Teleperformance is an outsourcing company that provides services for debt collection, telemarketing, CRM, and communication.
Raised $1,519,448,397.00.
Shop Assistant
1999 - 2009
Was taught the two most important lessons of my professional career - perseverance, and gratitude - by the best boss I will ever have, my Dad.
Education
BA
2009 - 2013