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Key people at Somel Investments.
Somel Investments functions as a private investment firm and family office, specializing in early-stage venture capital. The firm's core offering extends beyond mere capital, providing seasoned expertise in technology and entrepreneurship. This approach ensures a deep understanding of innovators' needs, aiming to support promising ventures through strategic guidance. Somel primarily focuses on the technology sector, identifying companies poised for significant growth.
Founded in 2015 by Shyam Gupta, who also serves as its Chief Executive Officer, Somel Investments emerged from a clear insight. Gupta, drawing on over four decades of experience in high-tech research, operational management, and business development, understood that entrepreneurs require more than just funding. He recognized the critical need for investors who truly believe in and champion founders' visions from their earliest stages.
The firm collaborates with companies that mirror its values, exhibiting a strong inclination for innovation and a drive to create meaningful change. Somel's overarching vision is to empower these innovators, enabling them to achieve disruptive impacts that contribute to a better future. By actively supporting tomorrow's changemakers, Somel endeavors to catalyze advancements and back ventures committed to progress within the technological landscape.
Key people at Somel Investments.
Somel Investments has 4 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $4.0M Seed in Deeplite in April 2021.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2021 | Deeplite | $4.0M Seed | ROB MAY | Acrew Capital, AlleyCorp, Alumni Ventures, BOW Capital, Craft Ventures, Draper Associates, Fifth Wall, Plug & Play Ventures, Tsvc Capital, Bradley Horowitz, Kevin Love, Ajay Shah, BDC Capital, Desjardins Capital, Differential Ventures, Innospark Ventures, Smart Global Holdings |
| Nov 15, 2018 | Kaloom | $10.0M Series A | Somel Investments | Mbuzz Investments |
| Mar 24, 2017 | Kaloom | $10.7M Series A | — | Griffin Gaming Partners, Mbuzz Investments |
| Sep 12, 2015 | Noviflow | $9.0M Series A | — | W3.fund |