Manjari Chandran-Ramesh

Manjari Chandran-Ramesh, PhD is a Partner at Amadeus Capital Partners, focusing on investments in AI, machine learning, robotics, and quantum technologies.13 She joined Amadeus in October 2021, bringing over a decade of experience in commercializing university intellectual property and deep tech investments.2

Key aspects of Manjari's background and career:

1. Education:

   • DPhil/PhD in Machine Learning and Autonomous Vehicles from the University of Oxford, funded by a Rhodes Scholarship1
   • B.E. in Electronics and Instrumentation with Computer Science minor from the University of Madras1

2. Professional Experience:

   • Partner at Amadeus Capital Partners (October 2021 - Present)1
   • Previously worked at IP Group plc, managing technology investments and leading their Quantum Technologies investment strategy2
   • Former Technology Transfer Manager at Oxford University Innovation1
   • Post-doctoral researcher and college lecturer at the University of Oxford1

3. Board Positions:

   • Board member for companies including Ravelin, NuQuantum, Seldon, and Tenzo13
   • Member of the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme Strategic Advisory Board1

4. Achievements:

   • Rated as a top five investor by "Asian Stars in UK Tech" in 20202
   • Rhodes Scholar12
   • Recognized as one of the "Asian Pioneers in Tech" in 20231

Manjari's expertise lies in sourcing high-growth companies, helping founders build defensible technology, and finding the right product-market fit for scalable commercial validation.2