Entry stageSeed, Series A
Check size$1M to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team7 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Sierra Ventures
7 people on the investing team, 5 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Ben YuManaging PartnerHe previously worked as a system architect at 3Com Systems and holds a PhD in electrical engineering from Princeton.
Mark FernandesManaging PartnerFocus: software investments.
Tim GuleriManaging PartnerHe previously founded two software infrastructure companies and has experience taking firms public.
Shomik GhoshPartnerHe previously held partner and investor roles at Boldstart Ventures and Top Tier Capital Partners.
Vignesh RavikumarPartnerHe previously worked at AGC Partners and holds a BS from UC San Diego.
Daniel ParedesInvestorHe previously worked at Microsoft in finance and strategy roles.
Jing LiongInvestor and Head of DataHe joined Sierra in 2018 and leads internal engineering initiatives involving process automation and data analytics.
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Writes $1M to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
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Sierra Ventures - Conviction Before ConsensusSierra Ventures backs founders from inception in AI & Deep Tech.www.sierraventures.com
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What stage does Sierra Ventures invest in?
Sierra Ventures reports entry at seed, series a.
How much does Sierra Ventures invest?
Sierra Ventures reports checks of $1M to $10M.
Does Sierra Ventures lead rounds?
Yes. Sierra Ventures says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Sierra Ventures?
Ben Yu (Managing Partner), Mark Fernandes (Managing Partner), Tim Guleri (Managing Partner), Shomik Ghosh (Partner), Vignesh Ravikumar (Partner).
Is Sierra Ventures active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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