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    Ullas Naik

    Founder and General Partner at Streamlined Ventures

    Ullas Naik is the Founder and General Partner of Streamlined Ventures, a seed-stage investment firm based in Palo Alto and San Francisco.2 Here are some key details about Ullas Naik:

    Professional Background

    Venture Capital Experience:

    • Founded Streamlined Ventures in February 20133
    • Previously co-founded Cota Capital, a full lifecycle investment firm13
    • Served as Managing Director at Globespan Capital Partners from 2003 to 20123

    Investment Track Record:

    • Has seed/angel invested in nearly 150 companies over the last 25 years1
    • Led seed investments in almost 20 companies valued at over $1 billion, including DoorDash, Applovin, Rappi, and others1
    • Total investment experience spans over 500 companies4

    Prior Roles:

    • Senior research analyst at FAC Equities/First Albany from 1993 to 20003
    • Named a top analyst by Fortune Magazine and a Wall Street All Star by The Wall Street Journal in 20003

    Streamlined Ventures

    Investment Focus:

    • Invests in software applications and enabling technologies3
    • Areas of interest include data science, component AIs, APIs, software automation, and Web3 technologies3

    Investment Strategy:

    • Leads or participates in seed rounds with initial investments up to $2.5 million3
    • Known for quick decision-making and driving outcomes for portfolio companies1

    Expertise and Approach

    • Brings extensive experience in building companies and driving outcomes1
    • Emphasizes a dynamic engagement with founders, pushing and pulling on assumptions1
    • Values integrity, mutual respect, low egos, and empathy in team building2

    Ullas Naik's career spans multiple decades in venture capital and angel investing, with a strong track record of identifying and supporting successful startups across various technology sectors.

    Highlights

    Jul 29 · youtube.com
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    Experience

    Founder and General Partner at Streamlined Ventures (February 2013 - Present)
    Founder and General Partner at Cota Capital (January 2015 - February 2016), Angel Investor (January 1995 - June 2012), Managing Director at Globespan Capital Partners (January 2003 - February 2012), Managing Director at JAFCO America Ventures (October 2000 - June 2003), Senior Vice President at FAC Equities/First Albany (June 1993 - September 2000)

    Education

    MBA in Finance from Bentley University - McCallum Graduate School of Business (1990 - 1993), B. Sc in Chemistry from University of Mumbai (1985 - 1988)

    Location

    Palo Alto, California, United States