Manish Chandra
Overview
An established angel investor and entrepreneur known for his investments in technology and consumer sectors. Manish Chandra is the founder and former CEO of Poshmark, a leading social marketplace for fashion. Under his leadership, Poshmark grew to over 150 million users and went public in 2021. Prior to Poshmark, he founded Kaboodle, a social shopping site acquired by Hearst Corporation in 2007. As an angel investor, Chandra has backed several startups, including Alta, Shef, KiwiDrop, and Swimply, focusing on innovative consumer experiences and digital commerce solutions. His investment range typically spans from $100,000 to $500,000, with a preference for seed and early-stage ventures in the United States. Chandra holds a BTech from IIT Kanpur, an MS from the University of Texas at Austin, and an MBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. His career reflects a consistent focus on building consumer platforms that merge community with commerce.
Investment Focus
- Innovative consumer-focused solutions
- Strong founding teams
- Scalable business models
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Manish Chandra invest in?
Manish Chandra invests in E-commerce, Consumer Technology and Marketplaces, and is based in California, United States. Manish Chandra is listed as a angel in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Manish Chandra invest at?
Manish Chandra backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A and Series B, writing cheques of 100K - 500K.
Which regions does Manish Chandra invest in?
Manish Chandra invests across United States.
What companies has Manish Chandra invested in?
Manish Chandra's portfolio includes Shef, Swimply, Alta and KiwiDrop.
How do I contact Manish Chandra?
Manish Chandra's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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