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Rishi Sharma
Venture Capital Lead & Serial Entrepreneur | Specializing in Consumer & SaaS | Scaling Businesses, Optimizing Operations
Rishi Sharma is the founder of Mallama Group, leading a search fund dedicated to acquiring, operating, and expanding small-to-medium businesses with a focus on Smart Parking, Video Surveillance, Neurodiversity Treatment & Care, and Electronic Goods Recycling.
With over 15 years of experience in IOT, SaaS, and DTC markets, Rishi has excelled in driving growth and operational improvements across various industries.
His expertise lies in end-to-end SMB operations, product development, growth strategy, and investor relations, with a specialization in IoT from Stanford.
Rishi has a strong background in lower middle market acquisitions, emphasizing sustainable value creation, and has contributed thought leadership on a range of business topics.
He aims to target businesses with $1.5M - $8M EBITDA, focusing on acquisitions and entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA), and is passionate about long-term value creation and exit strategies.
Educationally, Rishi holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management, a Product Management Certification from Stanford University, and a BS in Political Science from UC Irvine, among other qualifications.
He has held various roles in organizations like Newlin Ventures, GoingVC Partners, and Obama for America, showcasing his diverse experience and leadership capabilities.
