Dheeraj Pandey

Overview

Dheeraj Pandey is an Indian-born American entrepreneur and angel investor, known for his significant contributions to the technology sector. He co-founded Nutanix in 2009, serving as its CEO until 2020, and later founded DevRev in 2020, where he currently serves as CEO. His investment focus includes technology sectors such as enterprise software, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data infrastructure. He has invested in companies like Spintly, Veza, Pepper Content, Rexera, DevRev, and EzCred. Pandey holds a B.Tech in Computer Science from IIT Kanpur and an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin. He is also a board member of Adobe Inc. and co-founder of Param Hansa Philanthropies, a philanthropic organization. His entrepreneurial achievements have been recognized with awards like Dell’s Founders 50 and the E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year in Silicon Valley. He was also conferred with the Distinguished Alumnus Award by IIT Kanpur in 2015. Pandey's investment strategy focuses on early-stage technology companies, particularly those in the enterprise software and cloud computing domains. He seeks innovative startups that leverage artificial intelligence and data infrastructure to drive business transformation. His portfolio reflects a commitment to supporting companies that are at the forefront of technological advancements and have the potential for significant market impact. In addition to his professional endeavors, Pandey is actively involved in philanthropic activities through Param Hansa Philanthropies. The organization aims to enhance human life through science and technology-driven initiatives, with a notable contribution of $10 million to the University of Texas at Austin in 2020 to support computational oncology research. This philanthropic effort underscores his dedication to leveraging technology for societal benefit.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• Scalable business models
• Strong founding teams
• Potential for significant market impact
• Alignment with Pandey's investment focus areas

Portfolio Companies