Ravish Ratnam

Ravish Ratnam is the Managing Partner and Founding Partner at PointOne Capital, a venture capital fund that focuses on investing in pre-seed stage tech startups.12

Professional Background

Ratnam has an extensive career in the startup and investment ecosystem:

• Current Role: Managing Partner at PointOne Capital (2019 - Present)1
• Previous Experience:
  • Investor Relations at LetsVenture (2016 - 2019)1
  • Experience in diverse fields, contributing to his expertise in the startup ecosystem

PointOne Capital

Under Ratnam's leadership, PointOne Capital has established itself as a significant player in the early-stage startup investment landscape:

• The fund has invested in over 75 startups2
• They are traction agnostic and prefer partnering with exciting businesses as early as possible2
• PointOne Capital typically invests an average cheque size of $100,000, either leading or co-investing in rounds2
• The fund focuses on tech-first, category-creating ventures targeting large market opportunities2

Investment Philosophy

Ratnam and PointOne Capital have a unique approach to startup investments:

• They aim to invest in the "0.1 stage" of a startup's journey from 0 to 1, often being the first to commit in about 80% of their investments5
• The fund is sector-agnostic but shows a preference for tech-first ventures24
• PointOne Capital provides support beyond just funding, offering mentorship and assistance in areas such as product development, distribution, growth, and investment readiness2

Education

Ravish Ratnam holds a Bachelor of Technology degree, with a focus on Physics and Engineering.3

Ratnam's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username ravish-ratnam-732a7757, as mentioned in the query.