Sashank Shivakumar

Sashank Shivakumar is a venture capital Analyst at Anzu Partners based in Washington, DC, where he specializes in deep tech investments. Joining the firm following his 2023 graduation, he supports deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management for a fund that manages over $500 million in assets across more than 50 portfolio companies. His investment evaluation process bridges emerging technologies with strategic funding opportunities, focusing specifically on hardware startups, climate tech, and advanced manufacturing. Shivakumar evaluates early-stage opportunities in sectors associated with industry leaders like Boston Dynamics and Anduril Industries, while tracking market signals from major firms such as Sequoia Capital. Prior to his venture capital career, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Maryland. His current focus remains on identifying and scaling next-generation artificial intelligence and robotics enterprises within the venture capital ecosystem.