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Vivek Ramaswami

Vivek Ramaswami

Partner atMadronaPalo Alto
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Vivek Ramaswami is an investment partner at Madrona. He previously held roles at Steadfast Capital, Redpoint Ventures, and Goldman Sachs.

What Vivek can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Career

  1. Goldman Sachs
  2. Redpoint Ventures · Principal
  3. Steadfast Capital
  4. Madrona · Partner
    Now

Investments named in public bios

ZapierKlaviyoLucidForethoughtSendbirdJumpcloudAlgoliaWealthsimpleSentinelOneNubankBright HealthCockroach LabsHashicorpJustWorks

Focus

enterprise AIsecuritydeveloper toolssoftwarefintech

Education

Ivey Business School at Western University

Also at Madrona

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Karan MehandruManaging Director
Matt McIlwain
Matt McIlwainManaging Director
Scott Jacobson
Scott JacobsonManaging Director
Steve Singh
Steve SinghManaging Director
Tim Porter
Tim PorterManaging Director
Chris Picardo
Chris PicardoPartner
Sabrina Albert
Sabrina AlbertPartner
Anna Chen
Anna ChenInvestor

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Who is Vivek Ramaswami?

Vivek Ramaswami is an investment partner at Madrona. He previously held roles at Steadfast Capital, Redpoint Ventures, and Goldman Sachs.

How much does Vivek Ramaswami invest?

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

How do I pitch Vivek Ramaswami?

A warm intro from a founder Madrona backed works best.

What did Vivek Ramaswami do before Madrona?

Goldman Sachs; Principal at Redpoint Ventures; Steadfast Capital.

Last updated 2026-10-15. Is this you? Ask for a correction.