Sanjay Pande

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About Investor

Sanjay Pande is Director and Fund Manager at YourNest Venture Capital, where he also plays a major role in founder coaching and capability building. The firm's investing context is most relevant to early-stage deep tech, enterprise technology, AI, robotics, semiconductors, space, fintech, and software from India. The role typically places this investor close to sourcing, diligence, internal advocacy, and portfolio work, making them a useful contact when the company clearly fits the firm's thesis. Founders should consider this investor when the company's stage, sector, geography, and business model align closely with the firm's established investment strategy. This investor can be useful during fundraising for understanding diligence expectations, sharpening the investment narrative, and identifying the operating milestones required for the next round. Depending on seniority, they may also help with introductions to portfolio founders, operators, customers, hiring networks, and follow-on investors. For a founder choosing among investors, the best fit comes from matching the startup's specific market and financing stage with this person's role, sector exposure, and ability to influence an investment decision.