Profile
Rohati Capital is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California. Established by a team of former Amazon executives who pioneered Amazon Lending, the firm combines deep operational expertise with investment acumen. The team includes Nick Talwar, who launched Amazon Lending, Jason MacRae from Capital Group, Steven Himmel from HighPost Capital, K.V. Dhillon who has extensive experience in raising capital, Charles Elkan from Goldman Sachs, and Alen Rakipovic from Stripe. Their unique value proposition lies in their ability to leverage technical depth and operating experience to support entrepreneurs in unlocking opportunities globally.
Rohati Capital invests in a curated selection of venture funds as well as direct investments alongside these funds, focusing on the United States, India, and other key global markets. They aim to deliver value not just through capital but by actively enhancing the companies they invest in. Rohati Capital's inaugural fund, Rohati Fund I, manages $50 million, drawing on a diverse base of limited partners, including executives from Amazon and other sectors.
The firm's notable investments include fund positions in Union Square Ventures and Gradient Ventures, as well as direct stakes in companies like SpaceX and PayJoy. These examples highlight Rohati Capital's approach to marrying diversified fund investments with strategic direct holdings to optimize return pathways.
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Rohati Capital Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Rohati Fund I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
AI
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Seed
Series A
Series B
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North America
Europe
Asia
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$1-5 m
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$50 M
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September 2026
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