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Alireza Masrour
General Partner at Plug & Play Ventures and notable Silicon Valley venture capitalist
Alireza Masrour is a General Partner at Plug and Play Tech Center, where he has been instrumental in leading over 200 investments in startups since 2008. His notable achievements include being the first investor in several successful companies, such as FiscalNote, Shippo, and CloudWalk, contributing to a portfolio that includes 13 unicorns.12
Masrour has a strong background in technology and engineering, having previously served as Vice President of Engineering at American Liquid Packaging Systems and as the Founder and CEO of Neka Tel. His expertise spans various sectors, including technology, education, and impact initiatives, demonstrating his diverse skill set and leadership capabilities.12
He holds an MBA from Royal Roads University and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Tehran University. Masrour has also been recognized as part of the Silicon Valley 40 Under 40 in 2018 and has been featured by Business Insider as a rising star in venture capital.23 His role at Plug and Play also involves serving as a startup judge at prestigious universities, including Harvard and Stanford, where he evaluates emerging entrepreneurial talent.2
