Kumar Malavalli

Kumar Malavalli is an angel investor and venture capitalist who primarily backs early-stage (Seed and Series. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.

About Kumar Malavalli

Kumar Malavalli is an angel investor and venture capitalist who primarily backs early-stage (Seed and Series A) storage networking, enterprise software, edtech, and biotech startups, often in the US and India. Through his boutique firm VKRM Ventures, he has invested in notable companies including Punchh (acquired for $500M), Kidaptive, Socotra, and Indus International School. His distinctive thesis emphasizes a "hold-and-help" philosophy of providing patient capital and operational guidance rather than chasing aggressive valuations, leveraging his background as Brocade's co-founder to support founders long-term.

Kumar Malavalli at a glance

Role
Director
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
Software
Portfolio companies listed
6
Investments recorded
7

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Kumar Malavalli (San Francisco, California, United States) — sector focus: Software.
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Kumar Malavalli's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Kumar Malavalli based?
Kumar Malavalli is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

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