Neetu Puranikmath

Neetu Puranikmath is a Senior Investment Officer at Cooper Family Office, specializing in venture capital, growth equity, and private equity fund manager selection and allocation.

With a background in venture capital, Neetu is deeply passionate about innovative products, disruption, and emerging technologies, having held roles such as Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Techstars, fintech startup operator, AI and blockchain researcher, and fintech strategist.

Neetu's diverse experience includes building SPVs, expanding LP and family office networks, collaborating with C-suite executives, establishing top-tier partnerships, and influencing stakeholders at a senior level.

Prior to her current role, Neetu was involved in microfinance as an NGO founder and served as an entrepreneurship and innovation mentor at Clinton Global Initiative-University, focusing on social impact and supporting visionary entrepreneurs and teams.

Neetu holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from the University of California, Berkeley, a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Corporate Finance and Financial Technology from the University of Oxford, and a Venture Capital Certification from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law.

Throughout her career, Neetu has held various positions such as Senior Investment Officer in VC & PE at a Single Family Office, Investor in Residence at Techstars, Investor at Unmatched Ventures Syndicate, and Principal at GoingVC, among others, showcasing her expertise and commitment to the finance and investment industry.