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Vasu Kulkarni
Partner at Courtside Ventures
New York City Metropolitan Area
Overview
Vasu Kulkarni is a former founder who has transitioned into an early-stage venture capitalist at Courtside Ventures in New York City, focusing on sectors such as Entertainment & Sports, Gaming/eSports, and SaaS. With a background in product development and financial modeling, he has successfully invested in companies like Camb.ai (Seed) and Dibbs (Series A), showcasing his expertise in capital allocation and startup consulting.
Work Experience
Partner
2016 - Current
Early stage venture fund investing in tech and media companies at the intersection of sports, wellness, collectibles and gaming.
Courtside Ventures invest in early-stage founders that are transforming the intersection of sports, technology and media.
Chief Executive Officer
2008 - 2017
Sports analytics SaaS company selling video and data tools to sports teams around the world. Exited in 2017 to private equity.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc)
2004 - 2008