Somesh Dash

Somesh Dash

General Partner atIVPCalifornia

Somesh Dash is a General Partner at IVP, focusing on security, healthcare AI, and global consumer platforms. He has navigated two economic downturns and emphasizes collaborative problem-solving with founders.

What Somesh can write

Writes checks of$10M to $30M+
Comes in atSeries BCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

IVP writes $10M to $30M+ checks, larger than 97% of firms in the atlas.

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Career

  1. IVP · General Partner
    Now
  2. Luxmi Capital
  3. Credit Suisse · Analyst
  4. IVP · Managing Director and General Partner
    Now

Investments named in public bios

RubrikDiscordAmplitudeSoundCloudTaniumHopinCircleCILyraAivenThe Players' TribuneQuboleWalker & CompanyScubaCapeSolace HealthKalshi

Focus

securitydefensetechhealthcare aiglobal consumer platformsSecurity & DefensetechEnterprise Software

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Questions

Who is Somesh Dash?

Somesh Dash is a General Partner at IVP, focusing on security, healthcare AI, and global consumer platforms. He has navigated two economic downturns and emphasizes collaborative problem-solving with founders.

How much does Somesh Dash invest?

Somesh Dash invests through IVP, which writes checks of $10M to $30M+ at series b.

How do I pitch Somesh Dash?

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

What did Somesh Dash do before IVP?

Luxmi Capital; Analyst at Credit Suisse.

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