Nagraj Kashyap

Nagraj Kashyap is a seasoned investor and Managing Partner at SoftBank Investment Advisors, where he leads the Consumer practice.

Prior to joining SoftBank, Kashyap founded M12, Microsoft's venture fund, in 2016, overseeing a portfolio of 100+ companies and five unicorns in five years.

During his tenure as Microsoft Corporate Vice President and Global Head of M12, he led investments in companies like Livongo, Kahoot!, Loggi, and Outreach.io.

Before M12, Kashyap established Qualcomm Ventures in 2003, building a $1 billion portfolio with successful investments in companies like Zoom, Waze, and Fitbit.

Kashyap has a diverse educational background, holding an MBA from Northwestern University, a Master's in Computer Science from The University of Texas, and a Bachelor's in Computer Science from the University of Mysore.

He has been actively involved in various organizations, serving as a board member and observer for companies like WorkBoard, GO1, Cooler Screens, and Innovaccer.