Rocketship vc

Profile

Rocketship vc is a venture capital firm based in Los Altos, California. It was founded by Venky Harinarayan and Anand Rajaraman, who have backgrounds in entrepreneurship and academia, and have previously worked on projects with companies such as Amazon and Walmart. The team consists of experts with experience in data science and a history of working on technological advancements like the Mars Exploration Rover mission for NASA. Rocketship vc differentiates itself with its utilization of data mining expertise and a global investment approach, aiming to propel startups to success by leveraging their comprehensive database of startup activity.

Rocketship vc focuses on a broad array of sectors with a special emphasis on technology, AI, machine learning, and deep learning. They invest across various stages from Seed to Series B rounds. Although the specific investment size was not mentioned, Rocketship vc generally backs high-growth companies worldwide, including regions like North America, South America, and Asia.

Notable investments by Rocketship vc include global companies such as Facebook, Lyft, and regional firms like Trocafone in Brazil and Apna in India. The firm is known for backing category-defining startups by leveraging their expertise in strategic growth and transformation.