Pranav Makam is a Growth Investor at Five Elms Capital, focusing on due diligence, new investment execution, and portfolio company support. He joined the firm in 2025 and holds a B.S.B. in Finance from Indiana University.

What Pranav can write

Writes checks of$10M to $30M+
Comes in atSeries BCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
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Education

Indiana University, B.S.B. in Finance

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Who is Pranav Makam?

Pranav Makam is a Growth Investor at Five Elms Capital, focusing on due diligence, new investment execution, and portfolio company support. He joined the firm in 2025 and holds a B.S.B. in Finance from Indiana University.

How much does Pranav Makam invest?

Pranav Makam invests through Five Elms Capital, which writes checks of $10M to $30M+ at series b.

How do I pitch Pranav Makam?

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