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Arsham Memarzadeh
Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners
Arsham Memarzadeh is a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, a venture capital firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He joined Lightspeed in April 2019, focusing on growth investments in product-driven software companies. Memarzadeh has played a significant role in leading investments in notable companies such as Affirm, Arctic Wolf, and ClickUp, among others.124
Background and Education
Born to an Iranian immigrant and entrepreneur, Memarzadeh developed a strong appreciation for resilience and ingenuity in business from an early age. He studied Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University and is actively involved in the school's Entrepreneurship Advisory Council.45
Professional Experience
Before joining Lightspeed, Memarzadeh worked for five years at OpenView, an expansion-stage venture firm, where he invested in various companies across multiple continents. His investment strategy emphasizes identifying innovative companies that may not align with conventional narratives or trends in Silicon Valley.34
Current Roles
In addition to his role at Lightspeed, Memarzadeh serves as a board member or observer for several companies, including:
- Axonius (Board Member)
- Personio (Board Observer)
- Wiz (Board Observer)
- ClickUp (Board Observer)
- ezCater (Board Member)
- Spiff Inc (Board Member)
- Payhawk (Board Member)
His investment range typically falls between $3 million and $20 million, with a sweet spot around $15 million.234
Memarzadeh's expertise lies in evolving distribution models and leveraging product-driven growth strategies, reflecting his belief that the best companies integrate product development with effective sales motions.45
