Ashu Garg

General Partner at Foundation Capital

Ashu Garg is a prominent venture capitalist and General Partner at Foundation Capital, a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley. He joined Foundation Capital in 2008 and has since focused on investing in early-stage companies, particularly in sectors such as artificial intelligence, data platforms, and cybersecurity. His investment strategy typically involves amounts ranging from $1 million to $10 million, with a sweet spot around $5.5 million.1 2

Professional Background

Before his tenure at Foundation Capital, Garg held significant positions at major corporations. He was the General Manager for Microsoft's online advertising business and led field marketing efforts for Microsoft’s software division. His career also includes a stint as a consultant at McKinsey & Company, where he aided technology firms in scaling their go-to-market strategies. Earlier, he founded TringTring.com, one of Asia's early search engines, and worked at Unilever in Nepal.1 2

Education

Garg holds a Bachelor of Technology degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Delhi and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Bangalore, where he received the President’s Gold Medal for his academic excellence.2

Investment Focus

Garg is particularly interested in how machine learning and AI are transforming software industries and creating new consumer experiences. He has been an early investor in several successful startups, including Databricks and multiple unicorns like Cohesity and Eightfold.ai. His portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on AI-enabled business applications and enterprise software solutions.1 2

Personal Insights

Outside of his professional endeavors, Garg is passionate about mentoring technical founders and helping them achieve product-market fit. He has also hosted a podcast, "B2B a CEO," where he interviews influential figures in the tech industry.2 He resides in California with his family, balancing his professional commitments with personal life.2

Highlights

Nov 13 · twitter

I truly believe that a small government is a better government. The amount of waste is colossal and IMO, criminal. If @elonmusk & @VivekGRamaswamy can reduce the size of the government by 25%, it will materially improve GDP growth. No government in modern history has accomplished this.