Hemant Bhanoo

Overview

Hemant Bhanoo is an angel investor and founder of foyer.vc, focusing on early to late-stage venture capital investments. His firm, foyer.vc, is based in Albany, Oregon, and has a geographical focus on the United States and India. The firm invests in a diverse range of industries, including technology, consumer electronics, food and beverages, hardware, software, and tea. Investment sizes typically range from $500,000 to $5,000,000. Prior to founding foyer.vc, Hemant held significant roles in the technology sector. He served as the Vice President of Product at Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI), where he worked on curriculum and platforms to support SIYLI's goal of making mindfulness and emotional intelligence practical and accessible. He also held positions at Amazon and Google, contributing to projects in payments, books, and AdWords at Google, and distributed systems and payments at Amazon. Additionally, Hemant co-founded Jambool, Inc., which was acquired by Google in 2010. Hemant is also a certified teacher with SIYLI, offering programs that blend neuroscience and mindfulness to enhance emotional intelligence and leadership skills. His investment philosophy emphasizes a holistic approach, considering both the financial potential and the broader impact of the companies he supports. This perspective is informed by his diverse experiences in engineering, entrepreneurship, and mindfulness education.