Avantika Daing

Avantika Daing is a prominent figure in the venture capital and investment world, currently serving as a Founding Partner, General Partner, and Member of the Management Committee at Plum Alley Investments.34 Her career spans nearly 30 years, encompassing roles as both an executive and a founder in various sectors, particularly healthcare and technology.1

Professional Background

Avantika's experience includes:

• Plum Alley Investments: She joined in March 2018 and spearheads the firm's strategy and investments, focusing on deep tech and novel science companies with gender-diverse founding teams.13

• Previous Roles:

  • Chief Revenue Officer at Jopwell (2016-2018)
  • Senior Vice President & General Manager at Zomato (2015-2016)
  • Co-Founder and CEO of SquareKey.com (2011-2014)
  • Senior Global Director at Eyetech Pharmaceuticals (2002-2009)
  • Senior Director Global Marketing at Bristol-Myers Squibb (1998-2001)
  • Assistant Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble (1995-1998)3

Investment Focus

At Plum Alley, Avantika leads investments in:

• Deep tech and frontier healthcare companies
• Companies with gender-diverse founding teams
• Sectors including Enterprise, AI/Devtools, Climate, Logistics, Digital Health, and Future of Work2

Notable Achievements

• Helped scale businesses to billion-dollar valuations and a successful IPO on NASDAQ.2
• Contributed to raising over $60 million across 30 companies at Plum Alley, including two unicorns and one exit.1
• TEDx speaker on topics such as Venture Growth, Entrepreneurship, and Investing in Female Founders.13

Education and Skills

While specific educational details are not provided, Avantika's profile indicates:

• Expertise in business functions, operations, and executive management
• Skills in building enterprise software, customer-focused go-to-market strategies, and platform businesses12

Additional Roles

• Board Member of TiE New York, where she chairs the TiE Angel and Pitch Competition.3

Avantika Daing is known for her strategic approach to funding, emphasizing the importance of creating a "basecamp" for companies to build upon, and her commitment to supporting gender-diverse founding teams in the tech and healthcare sectors.1