Robert Ravanshenas

Investment Partner at Maven Ventures

Robert Ravanshenas is an Investment Partner at Maven Ventures, based in New York City. He has a notable career trajectory, having started as Maven's first Associate in 2015, then transitioning to an operational role within a Maven portfolio company, and returning to Maven in his current position in July 2022. His focus areas include artificial intelligence (AI), fintech, and longevity, where he collaborates with various startups such as Daybreak Health, Trainwell, Validity, House Numbers, and Ottopia.1 2 3

Ravanshenas holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Duke University and has also worked in business operations at Skip, a shared electric vehicle platform. He is proficient in Spanish and has limited working proficiency in Farsi and Hebrew.1 2 His investment strategy aligns with Maven's approach of backing bold founders and innovative consumer technology companies, contributing to the firm's successful track record, which includes several IPOs and acquisitions.1 3

Highlights

Apr 16 · venturecapitaljournal.com

Maven Ventures falls short of target for Fund IV

Apr 16 · TechCrunch

Consumer tech investing is still hot for Maven Ventures, securing $60M for Fund IV - TechCrunch

Dec 29 · Business Insider

VC predictions for the electric-car industry in 2023 - Business Insider

Experience

Investment Partner at Maven Ventures (July 2022 - Present)

Senior Associate at Maven Ventures (April 2020 - August 2022), Business Operations Manager at Skip (May 2019 - March 2020), Operations Manager at Skip (August 2018 - May 2019), Senior Associate at Maven Ventures (July 2017 - July 2018), Associate at Maven Ventures (June 2015 - July 2017)

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Economics, Finance, Markets and Management Studies from Duke University (2011 - 2015), Political Economy at Universidad del Salvador (2013), High School at Milken Community High School (2007 - 2011)