Entry stageSeed, Series A
Check size$500K to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fund$350 million AUM
Investing team6 peopleNo activity since Sep
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6 people on the investing team, 4 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Ash LilaniGeneral Partner, Founder & Managing PartnerHe previously served as President of SVB Global at Silicon Valley Bank.
Amrita BarthakurPartnerShe previously worked as General Counsel at Saama and led the investments practice at Nishith Desai Associates.
Hemant AsherPartnerFocus: early-stage enterprise technology.
Kiranbir NagPartner
Arpan KapoorSenior AssociateHe co-founded Enquero, a data analytics company acquired by Genpact, and previously held leadership roles at Infosys and Alteria Capital.
Mahir PradhanAssociateHe previously worked at HKA Global in New York and Alteria Capital, and co-founded Enquero.
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What stage does Saama invest in?
Saama reports entry at seed, series a.
How much does Saama invest?
Saama reports checks of $500K to $10M.
Does Saama lead rounds?
Yes. Saama says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Saama?
Ash Lilani (General Partner, Founder & Managing Partner), Amrita Barthakur (Partner), Hemant Asher (Partner), Kiranbir Nag (Partner).
Is Saama active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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