Janki Gandhi

Janki Gandhi

Managing Partner atFifth Down CapitalMassachusetts

Janki Gandhi is a Managing Partner at Fifth Down Capital, joining in Q4 2025. She previously held senior roles at Parkwood Ventures, Goldman Sachs, and Lincoln International.

What Janki can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series BLead preference not reported
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Career

  1. Lincoln International · Managing Director
  2. Goldman Sachs · Managing Director
  3. Parkwood Ventures · Managing Director
  4. a boutique bank
  5. Fifth Down · Managing Partner
    Now

Focus

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Education

The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania

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Questions

Who is Janki Gandhi?

Janki Gandhi is a Managing Partner at Fifth Down Capital, joining in Q4 2025. She previously held senior roles at Parkwood Ventures, Goldman Sachs, and Lincoln International.

How much does Janki Gandhi invest?

Fifth Down Capital has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Janki Gandhi?

A warm intro from a founder Fifth Down Capital backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Janki Gandhi do before Fifth Down Capital?

Managing Director at Lincoln International; Managing Director at Goldman Sachs; Managing Director at Parkwood Ventures; a boutique bank.

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