Vivek Y. Ranadive is the founder and Managing Partner of Bow Capital. See sector focus and contact routes.
Vivek Y. Ranadive is the founder and Managing Partner of Bow Capital, an early-stage startup investment firm he established in 2016 in partnership with the University of California Regents to advance society through technology. His investment thesis targets early-stage ventures across life sciences, technology, energy, agriculture, and materials, with a specific focus on pioneering research emerging from the University of California system. While his typical check size is not publicly specified, he operates as an angel investor who has made eight documented investments, including a 2023 deal in Whop. Notable portfolio companies include Dapper Labs, Unstructured Technologies, Pulsora, and Blanksoles, alongside his latest investment in Whop. Ranadive distinguishes himself as a technology visionary and New York Times best-selling author who advocates that young entrepreneurs have never had better opportunities due to technological advancements. He also serves as the Chairman and CEO of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, integrating his business leadership with his investment philosophy.
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