Richa Mehta

Technology Investor at ICONIQ Capital

Richa Mehta is a prominent technology investor currently working at ICONIQ Capital, where she has been since October 2020. In her role, she focuses on sourcing investments and managing a diverse portfolio that includes notable companies such as 1Password, Aurora Solar, and CrowdStrike. She is particularly recognized for her involvement as a Series B Investor in several firms, including Drata, Hightouch, and Aurora Solar.1

Professional Background

Current Position: Technology Investor at ICONIQ Capital
Investment Focus: Series B, C, D investments across various tech sectors.
Notable Investments:
- Series B: Drata, Hightouch, Aurora Solar
- Series C: 1Password, Ramp
- Series D: BetterUp

Previous Experience

Before joining ICONIQ Capital, Richa worked as an Investment Associate at General Atlantic from May 2017 to October 2020. She also had brief stints in equity markets at J.P. Morgan and venture capital analysis at Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support in Japan.1

Education

Richa holds a dual degree from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Economics and a B.A. in International Studies. She was also involved in various extracurricular activities, including serving on the Huntsman Student Advisory Board.1

Skills and Languages

Richa is multilingual, proficient in Japanese, Hindi, Gujarati, and English, which complements her international investment approach.1

Experience

Technology Investor at ICONIQ Capital (October 2020 - Present)

Investment Associate, Technology at General Atlantic (May 2017 - October 2020), Roles at J.P. Morgan, Nomura Securities, Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support, HRnet One, TradeWinds Consulting K.K. in various analyst and sales roles

Education

University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School (Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business; B.S. in Economics, B.A. in International Studies, Summa Cum Laude), Kyoto University (Study Abroad Program - Faculty of Integrated Human Studies), Seisen International School Tokyo, Japan (International Baccalaureate Diploma Laureate, Valedictorian)