LINDSAY SHARMA

Lindsay Sharma serves as a Managing Director at Industry Ventures, a prominent firm recognized for its innovative approach to venture capital investing. In her pivotal role, Lindsay is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and executing direct and secondary investments in high-growth, venture-backed technology companies. Her work is integral to the firm's multi-strategy platform, which includes primary commitments to venture capital funds, secondary purchases of venture interests, and direct co-investments in leading technology companies.

Sharma's investment focus at Industry Ventures spans a wide array of technology sectors. She actively seeks out opportunities in areas such as enterprise software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), financial technology (FinTech), artificial intelligence (AI), and broader B2B and consumer technology landscapes. Her keen eye for identifying promising companies and market trends allows Industry Ventures to strategically deploy capital into ventures poised for significant growth and impact. She is instrumental in navigating the complexities of the secondary market, providing liquidity solutions, and participating in direct equity rounds alongside top-tier venture firms.

Lindsay's extensive career background provides a robust foundation for her current responsibilities. Prior to joining Industry Ventures, she held the position of Vice President at SVB Capital, where her focus also encompassed direct, secondary, and fund investments. This experience further honed her expertise across various stages and types of venture capital deployment. Before her tenure at SVB Capital, Lindsay was an Associate at Lightspeed Venture Partners, a renowned early-stage venture capital firm, where she gained valuable insights into the foundational stages of company building and investment. She began her professional journey in investment banking at Credit Suisse, acquiring a strong analytical and financial modeling skillset. Lindsay is an alumna of Stanford University, where she earned her B.A. in Economics, providing her with a solid academic grounding in financial markets and economic principles.

While the specific portfolio companies she has personally led investments in are not always publicly detailed due to the nature of secondary and fund investing, Lindsay plays a critical role in the firm's overall investment strategy. Industry Ventures boasts a broad and impactful portfolio of investments in many of the world's leading technology companies. Lindsay's deep industry knowledge, analytical rigor, and extensive network contribute significantly to identifying and supporting these high-potential ventures. Her contributions help solidify Industry Ventures' position as a key player in the venture capital ecosystem, driving innovation and delivering value across its diverse investment strategies.