Karan Chaudhary

Karan Chaudhary is a growth investor and venture advisor based in Austin, Texas. He currently serves as a Venture Partner at Composite Ventures, a position he has held since April 2022.1 In this role, he focuses on innovation and technology across retail and e-commerce sectors.1

Professional Experience

Chaudhary has a diverse background in finance and investment:

Current Roles::

• Venture Partner at Composite Ventures (April 2022 - Present)
• Chief Financial Officer (Interim) at Hero Bread (March 2022 - Present)

Previous Positions::

• Co-Founder and Investor at Colorado River Partners (March 2021 - April 2022)
• Investor at Tritium Partners (August 2019 - March 2021)
• Investment Associate at EnCap Investments L.P. (July 2016 - July 2019)

Education

Chaudhary holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Quantitative Finance with a Business Honors emphasis from The University of Texas at Austin.1 He graduated in 2014, having also completed coursework in Management Information Systems.

Expertise

At Composite Ventures, Chaudhary is part of a team that focuses on retail technology investments.2 The firm aims to identify, invest in, and support the next generation of companies leading innovation in retail technology. Composite Ventures leverages a network of former industry C-level executives from Fortune 500 companies to provide expertise in the retail sector.2

Chaudhary's experience spans various aspects of investment, including venture capital, private equity, and growth investing. His current focus appears to be on innovative technologies in the retail and e-commerce spaces, aligning with Composite Ventures' mission to redefine the venture model with a specific focus on retail technology.12