Varun Sivaram, Founder of Emerald AI

About Varun Sivaram

Varun Sivaram is the founder of Emerald AI. Emerald AI operates in AI Infrastructure and is based in Washington, DC. Emerald AI has raised $68M, latest Seed $25M (2026). Backers on record include Parker Harris, Rebecca Mitchem, Rick Burnes, CRV, Neotribe Ventures, Salesforce Ventures.

Varun Sivaram at a glance

Company

Emerald AI

Industry

AI Infrastructure

Location

Washington, DC

Total raised

$68M

Investors on record

Parker Harris, Rebecca Mitchem, Rick Burnes, CRV, Neotribe Ventures, Salesforce Ventures

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Who is Varun Sivaram?

Varun Sivaram is the founder of Emerald AI. Full profile, funding history and background on StartupFundraising.com.

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Varun Sivaram founded Emerald AI, a AI Infrastructure company based in Washington, DC.

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