Raman Khanna

Raman Khanna

Managing Director atDell Technologies CapitalCalifornia

Raman Khanna is a managing director at Dell Technologies Capital, focusing on early-stage investments in AI, cybersecurity, and data infrastructure. He previously held roles at Stanford University, Diamondhead Ventures, ONSET Ventures, and EMC Ventures.

What Raman can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series ACan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Career

  1. Stanford University · Chief Information Officer
  2. Diamondhead Ventures · co-founder
    2000
  3. ONSET Ventures
    2007
  4. EMC Ventures · managing director
    2013
  5. Diamondhead Ventures
    2000-2007
  6. ONSET Ventures
    2007-2013
  7. Dell Technologies Capital · Managing Director
    Now

Companies founded

Diamondhead Ventures

Investments named in public bios

Cavium NetworksReactivityPassMark SecurityOrative

Focus

cybersecurityAI infrastructure & applicationsdata infrastructure & management

Education

Golden Gate University, MBAVirginia Tech, MS in Computer ScienceDelhi College of Engineering

Also at Dell Technologies Capital

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Who is Raman Khanna?

Raman Khanna is a managing director at Dell Technologies Capital, focusing on early-stage investments in AI, cybersecurity, and data infrastructure. He previously held roles at Stanford University, Diamondhead Ventures, ONSET Ventures, and EMC Ventures.

How much does Raman Khanna invest?

Dell Technologies Capital has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a.

How do I pitch Raman Khanna?

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

What did Raman Khanna do before Dell Technologies Capital?

Chief Information Officer at Stanford University; co-founder at Diamondhead Ventures; ONSET Ventures; managing director at EMC Ventures; Diamondhead Ventures; ONSET Ventures.

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