Vivek Y. Ranadive, Vivek Ranadive

Vivek Y. Ranadive is the founder and Managing Partner of Bow Capital. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Vivek Y. Ranadive

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.

Vivek Y. Ranadive at a glance

Role
Angel Investor
Organization
Vivek Ranadive
Location
Palo Alto, CA, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
Mr. Vivek Ranadive serves as Managing Director and Founder at Bow Ventures. He is a Founder and serves as Chairman and Board Member at Tibco Software. He founded Teknekron Software Systems, Inc., the predecessor to TIBCO Software, in 1985. Prior to founding TIBCO, Mr. Ranadivé was Founder and President of UNIX Consulting Company. Previously, he held management and engineering positions with Ford Motor Company, A-Com Linkabit, and Fortune Systems. Mr. Ranadivé earned an MBA from Harvard Business School

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Vivek Y. Ranadive at Vivek Ranadive (Palo Alto, CA, United States) — sector focus: Mr. Vivek Ranadive serves as Managing Director and Founder at Bow Ventures. He is a Founder and serves as Chairman and Board Member at Tibco Software. He found….
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Vivek Y. Ranadive is based in Palo Alto, CA, United States.

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