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Rocketship
Rocketship is a Los Altos-based venture firm run by data-mining textbook authors and ex-NASA engineers, sourcing deals via proprietary startup data.
Rocketship
Rocketship is an SEC-registered investment adviser based in Sunnyvale, California, registered since 2019. It operates from its California location.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Sunnyvale
Corporate office
104 1st Street Los Altos, CA 94022, United States
Principals
Venky Harinarayan
Partner
Anand Rajaraman
Partner
Madhu Shalini Iyer
Managing Partner
Sailesh Ramakrishnan
Managing Partner
Wang Lam
Partner
Shivam Patel
Investor
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Rocketship?
The firm lists Partners Venky Harinarayan and Anand Rajaraman as co-founders, alongside Managing Partners Madhu Shalini Iyer and Sailesh Ramakrishnan. The website does not describe an investment committee structure, but the managing partner titles suggest Iyer and Ramakrishnan hold senior decision-making authority.
How does Rocketship source proprietary deal flow?
Sourcing is driven by an internal data-mining platform built by the founders, who co-authored a widely-adopted textbook on the subject. The firm describes using 'the largest database of startup activity' to identify companies, which they claim allows them to find opportunities outside typical venture networks.
Does Rocketship participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Rocketship's website describes investing directly in startups and does not mention commitments to external venture funds. There is no disclosure of a fund-of-funds strategy or co-investment program alongside other GPs.
What investment stages does Rocketship typically target?
Based on its stated strategy, Rocketship invests across early-stage, seed, startup, expansion, and growth stages — effectively spanning the full venture lifecycle from initial formation rounds through late-stage growth financing.
Which geographies does Rocketship prioritize?
The firm has invested in companies across 14 countries, citing portfolio exposure in Brazil (Trocafone), India (Apna), and the United States (Facebook, Lyft). This suggests a concentrated footprint in North America, India, and Latin America.
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