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Somak Chattopadhyay
Managing Partner, Armory Square Ventures
Somak Chattopadhyay is a prominent venture capitalist and the Managing Partner at Armory Square Ventures (ASV), a venture capital firm he co-founded in 2014. With a career spanning over two decades, he has been actively involved in investing in early-stage startups, particularly in New York State and other emerging venture regions since 1999. Prior to ASV, he was a partner at Tribeca Venture Partners, where he played a key role in the firm's investment activities, and he also worked at Edison Ventures, focusing on tech-enabled services.13
In addition to his role at ASV, Chattopadhyay serves on the boards of several companies, including Vizbee Inc. and Clerio Vision. He is also a board member of the Upstate Capital Association of New York, reflecting his commitment to fostering growth in the venture ecosystem.21 His background includes senior marketing and business development positions in companies like Medtower and DealTime, the latter of which went public and was acquired by eBay for $620 million.1
Chattopadhyay is known for his passion for entrepreneurship and his belief in supporting diverse teams within the tech and venture capital sectors. Outside of his professional endeavors, he has interests in classical music, travel, and various cultural experiences.1
