Pankaj Jain

Managing Partner atSaka VenturesNew York

Pankaj Jain is founder and managing partner of Saka Ventures with 25 years of international experience in technology, finance, and venture capital. He led India investments for 500 Startups and has invested in over 65 companies.

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Career

  1. Startup Weekend · founder
    2010-2013
  2. TLabs
    2012
  3. 500 Startups · Partner
  4. Saka Ventures · Managing Partner
    Now
  5. JP Morgan
  6. Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM)
  7. SS&C GlobeOp Financial Se
  8. 500 Startups (500 Global) · Partner

Companies founded

Saka VenturesStartup Weekend in India

Focus

technologyfinanceventure capitalblockchainstartup ecosystemscryptocurrencies

Education

New York University Stern School of Business, B.S.

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Who is Pankaj Jain?

Pankaj Jain is founder and managing partner of Saka Ventures with 25 years of international experience in technology, finance, and venture capital. He led India investments for 500 Startups and has invested in over 65 companies.

How much does Pankaj Jain invest?

Saka Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at seed.

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What did Pankaj Jain do before Saka Ventures?

founder at Startup Weekend; TLabs; Partner at 500 Startups; JP Morgan; Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM); SS&C GlobeOp Financial Se; Partner at 500 Startups (500 Global).

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