Yashil Sukurdeep

Yashil Sukurdeep is an Investor at Emerald Development Managers based in Baltimore, Maryland, where he evaluates early-stage funding opportunities. Before assuming his current investment role, he initially joined the venture capital firm as a Venture Capital Intern in 2021 and previously worked as a Teaching Fellow within the Baltimore region. In his capacity at Emerald Development Managers, he works alongside notable firm leaders and colleagues including Neil Cohen, Stephen Case, Cy Schroeder, and Joshua Smith to source and diligence prospective portfolio additions. His primary investment mandate encompasses early-stage allocations across a diverse array of technical sectors, specifically targeting life sciences, enterprise software, cybersecurity, industrial technology, and sustainability markets. Sukurdeep maintains a current focus on identifying and supporting innovative enterprise technology and life sciences startups that require foundational capital to scale their operations and commercialize their new products.