Vikram Ramakrishnan

Vikram Ramakrishnan is a Principal at A* Capital, a venture capital firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has been in this role since October 2022, focusing on early-stage investments across various sectors, including fintech, AI, and consumer internet. His investment range typically spans from $750K to $4 million, with a sweet spot around $2.4 million.123

Professional Background

• A Capital*: Principal (October 2022 - Present)
• 20|20 Fund: Co-Founder and General Partner (April 2019 - Present)
• First Round Capital: Investor (September 2020 - September 2022)
• Coinbase: Business Operations Intern (June 2019 - September 2019)
• Cyence: Product Manager (December 2016 - September 2018), which was later acquired by Guidewire Software.13

Education

• Stanford University: MBA, M.S. in Management Science and Engineering
• University of California, Berkeley: B.S. in Bioengineering with a minor in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, graduating with highest honors.1

Honors

Vikram has been recognized as a DFJ Entrepreneurial Leaders Fellow, participating in an intensive program designed to enhance leadership and entrepreneurial skills among Stanford students.1

His diverse experience in both investment and product management positions him as a significant player in the venture capital landscape.