Rajeev Madhavan is the Founder and General Partner of Clear Ventures. See sector focus and contact routes.
Rajeev Madhavan is the Founder and General Partner of Clear Ventures, a Palo Alto-based firm where he focuses on early-stage technology investments after co-founding the company in 2016. His investment thesis targets 100% first-check positions in seed-stage B2B enterprise software with a deep technology focus, operating primarily in North America and the EU. Typical check sizes range from $200,000 to $6 million, with a sweet spot of $2 million, and Madhavan consistently leads rather than follows. Notable portfolio companies include Kognitos, Opsera, Arrcus, and Avicena Tech, alongside earlier successful exits like Toast, Groupon, and Apigee. Madhavan distinguishes himself as an angel investor since 1998 who founded three successful semiconductor IP and Electronic Design Automation startups before entering venture capital. He publicly advocates for deep tech innovation and emphasizes that building a cohesive team addressing weaknesses is critical for startup success.
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