Dr. Vivek Mansingh

Overview

Dr. Vivek Mansingh is a seasoned venture capitalist and technology leader with a focus on early-stage deep-tech startups. He serves as a General Partner at YourNest Venture Capital, an early-stage venture capital fund based in India. With over 30 years of experience in the technology sector, Dr. Mansingh has held leadership roles at prominent companies such as Cisco Systems, Dell, Fujitsu, and Hewlett Packard. He has also been involved in founding and leading startups, including Avid ATTI, Portal Software, and Ishoni Networks, the latter two of which were acquired by Philips and Oracle, respectively. His expertise spans areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, internet of things, enterprise software, and mobile internet. In addition to his professional achievements, Dr. Mansingh is an author and international speaker, having published hundreds of articles and technical papers. He holds six U.S. patents and has contributed to two technology books. His educational background includes a Gold Medal in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, a Ph.D. in Engineering Design from Queen's University, Canada, and an Executive MBA from Stanford University. He is also a mentor and advisor to several startups and sits on the boards of organizations like Innovatia and Velocity Global. Dr. Mansingh's philanthropic efforts include programs for corrective surgery, education for differently-abled children, and healthcare facilities for the underprivileged in his hometown of Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh. His accolades include being listed in the National Who’s Who of the United States in 2000, receiving the Chanakya Innovative Leadership Award in 2012, and being named IT Man of the Year 2016 by Enterprise Connect, USA.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• Scalable business models
• Strong founding teams
• Global market potential
• Early-stage companies

Portfolio Companies