Vinod Shankar

Vinod Shankar's career journey reflects a diverse and dynamic experience in the venture capital and startup ecosystem. With an overall experience of 18 plus years, 10 years of working at startups as operator and 10 years as investor in startups.
Vinod Shankar's role at Java Capital, as Co-Founder and Partner since April 2020, is marked by his significant involvement in various key areas. He plays a crucial role in fundraising from Limited Partners (LPs), which is essential for the fund's sustainability and growth. Additionally, Vinod is actively involved in sourcing, portfolio management, and startup investments, focusing particularly on sectors like Deep Tech and climate change. His expertise is critical in guiding companies from their initial idea and prototype stage to the pre-Product Market Fit stage, steering them towards successful growth and development. This role showcases his diverse skills and strategic approach in the venture capital landscape.