peesh chopra: entrepreneur & venture capitalist
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WE INVEST IN PASSIONATE ENTREPRENEURS WITH DISRUPTIVE IDEAS
PROFILE- PEESH CHOPRA
SummaryPeesh chopra is an enterprising venture capitalist who is a well
known authority in the technology space. He is a managing
partner at Peesh Venture Capital (PVC) and has been
shepherding PVC’s investment committee backed by his deep
domain expertise in different business verticals. He is
passionately involved in supporting and mentoring
entrepreneurs with disruptive ideas carve the path to success.
He is inspired by founders intent on changing the status-quo
with innovative and path breaking ideas.
Peesh chopra was raised in New York and has studies theology
at Colombia university. A tech wiz with the uncanny ability to
pick ventures with inherent potential, he is well known
entrepreneur who himself holds many feathers in his cap,
having incubated and built transformative businesses from
scratch.
Currently he is investing into start-ups and companies that are
in the Ad Tech, E-Commerce, Gaming, Education, Mobile Apps,
Enterprise Software, Wearables and/or Internet of Things (IoT)
sectors. He leads PVC's largest industry segments in education
and mobile apps and currently serves as a Director of eight PVC
portfolio companies.
Peesh ChopraManaging Partner, PVC
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Experience
Managing Partner
Peesh Venture Capital (PVC)
PVC is a early stage venture capital and private equity fund that invests in and accelerates early
stage technology companies. PVC invests in passionate entrepreneurs with disruptive ideas.
Investor
Indian Angel Network
Indian Angel Network is a network of Angel investors keen to invest in early stage businesses
which have potential to create disproportionate value. The members of the Network are leaders in
the Entrepreneurial Eco-System as they have had strong operational experience as CEOs or a
background of creating new and successful ventures. They share a passion to create scale and
value for startup ventures.
Started in April 2006, the Indian Angel Network in addition to money, provides constant access to
high quality mentoring, vast networks and inputs on strategy as well as execution. The Network
members, because of their background are better able to assess the potential and risks at the early
stage.
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Experience
Investment Partner
NASSCOM
NASSCOM is the premier organisation that represents and sets the tone for public policy for the
Indian software industry.10,000 Start-ups (powered by NASSCOM) is India's most ambitious tech
startup program that aims to enable 10000 Start-ups in India by 2023 For more information see
http//www.nasscom.in
Accelerator & Investment Partner
International Institute of Information Technology - Bangalore
The International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore commonly known as IIIT-B, is a
graduate school in India. Founded in 1999, it offers Integrated M.Tech., M.Tech., M.S. and PhD
programs in the field of Information Technology. For more information see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Institute_of_Information_Technology,_Bangalore
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Experience
Strategic Advisor
Imagination Learning Systems
Imagination Learning Systems is a company that provides learning solutions to the educational
industry through its unique product portfolio. Our business approach is focused on developing
solutions and providing services while understanding our client’s requirements aligned with their
business objectives. For more information see http://www.imaginationlearning.org
Senior Consultant
Campus Bubble LLC
Founded in a dorm room and incubated at Emory University, We are a diverse collection of
experienced builders, designers, marketers, and problem solvers with a desire to impact higher
education. For more information see: http://www.campusbubble.com
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Experience
Accelerator & Strategic Advisor
Meet Universities
We help students to connect directly with list of top universities of Australia, USA, UK, Canada,
Singapore and Dubai. Fair, independent, unbiased advise to make your college selection process
(confusing & frustrating) a joy ride. For more information see http://www.meetuniv.com
Accelerator & Strategic Advisor
BlackBeltHelp
BlackBeltHelp is a leading IT Help Desk and Student Services provider that services more than 80
colleges and universities and supports over 300,000 users on a 24x7 basis. For more information
see: http://www.blackbelthelp.com
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Experience
Strategic Advisor
Easy Education
Easy Education is a premier service that connects international students with exceptional colleges
and universities in the US and Canada. An organization created to make continued education
easier for everyone by bringing together international students regardless of nationality and
location with the right schools. The leadership team has 12 years combined experience in helping
hundreds of students to continue their education in Canada, the US, and Malaysia. Easy Education
also helps institutions in Canada and the US to recruit international students with the right
credentials from anywhere in the world. With strong marketing plans for recruiting international
students through different media platforms, Easy Education leverages schools' recruiting potential
abroad. For more information see: http://www,easyeducation.ca
Accelerator & Investor & Member of the Board of Directors
The GI Group
GI Group provides very high-end technical and project management resources to software
companies and educational institutions. For more information see:
http://www.giconsultingservices.com/
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Experience
Strategic Advisor
Serosoft Solutions: A fast-growing educational software company
Serosoft helps educational institutes of all sizes to run better.
We are a leading educational software and solutions company, promoted by a dynamic team of
erstwhile I-Bankers, US graduates and MBA’s. Our out-of-the-box and customized solutions are
helping scores of institutions and corporates - globally- overcome their educational and learning
challenges and to drive innovation. For more information see http://www.serosoft.in
Manager of Case Western Reserve University Labs (R&D), Information Technology Services
(Consultant)
Case Western Reserve University
I led R&D for Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and served as a Strategic Advisor to Case
Venture Fund (CTV), a multi-million dollar fund focused on creating new businesses based on
technologies developed at CWRU.
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ExperienceManager of Research & Development, Information Technology Services (Consultant)
California State University
I was located in Silicon Valley and led R&D for California State University with a focus on enterprise
software, cloud and mobile applications.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
StudentOnline
As the Chief Executive Officer of StudentOnline I held the following responsibilities and accomplished the
following deliverables:
Secured $6mm in venture capital financing from accredited investors in New York and Connecticut.
Hired and managed key management and over 65 employees in business development, marketing, and
technology.
Handled relationships directly with Chief Information Officers, Vice Provosts, and Chief Financial Officers
at strategic university client accounts such as California State University.
Handled relationships directly with strategic technology partners such as Oracle Corporation and Dell.
Oversaw all aspects of information technology including Web-based and wireless software development
and datacenter facilities.
Assured the organization and its mission, products and services are consistently presented in strong,
positive image to relevant stakeholders.
Led M&A deal which resulted in the exit of StudentOnline to a NY-based private equity firm.
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Verticals managed by Peesh Chopra
Project Management
Mobile Applications
Consulting
Data Center
Management
Human Resources
Help Desk Support
Enterprise Software
Security
Software Development
Vendor Management
Business Development
Team Management
Pre-sales
Cloud Computing
Business Analysis
Information Technology
Strategic Planning
Business Intelligence
Architectures
Infrastructure
Databases
Program Management
Networking
Leadership
Integration
Web Applications
SDLC
Software Project
Solution Architecture
Recruiting
Training
Management Consulting
Team Building
Requirements Analysis
IT Strategy
Disaster Recovery
Portal Technologies
Business Process...
Start-ups
Venture Capital
Private Equity
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Investment Focus of Peesh Chopra
Education
Mobile Apps
Internet of Things (IoT)
Enterprise Software
Wearables
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Peesh Chopra Image Gallery
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News from Peesh Chopra
PVC Launches $50 Million Fund and PVC Accelerator for Indian Start-ups
Peesh Venture Capital (PVC), a US-based venture capital firm focused on funding and nurturing
passionate entrepreneurs and disruptive technologies announced a venture capital fund PVCII of
$50 million (310 crore) for early-stage investments in India….
Newsliner.in: Peesh Venture Capital Raises $50M Fund; Launches Startup Accelerator in India
Early-stage investment firm cum startup accelerator Peesh Venture Capital (PVC), which has
backed a clutch of US-based startups, has said it will now also invest in India out of its recently
raised $50 million (Rs 301 crore) fund. It has simultaneously also launched an accelerator
programme in India. It will mainly work with startups in
Newscentral.com: US-based Peesh Venture Capital launches US$50M fund for India
Peesh Venture Capital (PVC), a US-based VC firm has announced a venture capital fund PVCII of
US$50M and an accelerator programme for early-stage investments in India
The fund is focussed on startups operating in ad-tech, e-commerce, gaming, education, mobile
apps, enterprise software, wearables and Internet of Things (IoT)
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News from Peesh Chopra
Internetofallthings.com: US VC Peesh Venture Capital announces $50 mln fund for Indian startups
Peesh will mainly focus on consumer and enterprise software ventures and will invest Rs 6 crore to Rs
31 crore in exchange for an equity of 6% in growth-stage companies
New Delhi, March 27, 2015: US-based venture capital fund Peesh Venture Capital (PVC) has
announced a venture capital fund, PVCII, of US $50 million for early-stage investments in India,
especially those in the Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile space.
Iamwire.com: US-Based Peesh Venture Capital Announces $50M Fund for India
New Delhi, March 27, 2015: US-based venture capital fund Peesh Venture Capital (PVC) has
announced a venture capital fund, PVCII, of US $50 million for early-stage investments in India,
especially those in the Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile space.
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News from Peesh Chopra
E27.com: US-based Peesh Venture Capital launches US$50M fund for India
Peesh Venture Capital (PVC), a US-based VC firm has announced a venture capital fund PVCII of
US$50M and an accelerator programme for early-stage investments in India The fund is focussed
on startups operating in ad-tech, e-commerce, gaming, education, mobile apps, enterprise
software, wearables and Internet of Things (IoT)
Startup Adda: US-based Peesh Venture Capital launches its $50million fund For India
Peesh Venture Capital (PVC), a US-based venture capital firm has launched PVCII of $ 50 million
(301 crore) for early-stage investments in India. PVC aims to build India technology ventures in the
IoT and Mobile space to break through into a competitive global market and in doing so, be part
of India’s transformation into an economic superpower.
The Hindu Business Line: Peesh Venture launches $50 mn fund for Indian tech start-ups
PVC aims to build India technology ventures in the IT and mobile space to break through into a
competitive global market. Apart from the funding capital, the PVC portfolio companies will be
able to leverage its operating experience, thought leadership, and deep global network of
relationships across this range of high-value sectors. The PVC Accelerator will be located in
Bangalore and Gurgaon.
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News from Peesh Chopra
Entrepreneurindia.com: US-based Peesh Venture Capital launches $50 million fund
The start-ups working with the PVC Accelerator will be able to avail financial, strategic, technical
and operational mentorship, located in Bangalore and Gurgaon. PVC typically invests from
$100,000 to $5,000,000 from PVC II in exchange for equity in growth stage companies that fit
PVC's investment criterion and PVC Accelerators invest $5,000-$100,000 in exchange for equity in
start-ups that fit PVC's investment criterion.
Nextbigwhat.com: US-based Peesh Venture Capital launches its $50million fund For India
Peesh Venture Capital (PVC), a US-based venture capital firm has launched PVCII of $ 50 million
(301 crore) for early-stage investments in India.
mint: Peesh Venture Capital launches $50 million fund
PVC is looking to invest between $100,000 to $5,000,000 from its fund PVC II in exchange for
equity in growth-stage companies that fit its investment criteria
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News from Peesh Chopra
Business Standard: India is among promising entrepreneurial landscapes
US-based Peesh Venture Capital (PVC), which launched a $50-million fund early this week in India,
has initiated the process to launch PVC-III, a micro-cap fund and PVC-IV a $100-million India-
focused fund. Peesh Chopra, managing director of Peesh Venture Capital, tells T E Narasimhan
that India is a promising entrepreneurial landscape. Edited excerpts
The Economic Times: 310 crore is What Peesh has for India
Peesh will mainly focus on consumer and enterprise software ventures and will invest Rs 6 crore to
Rs 31 crore in exchange for an equity of 6% in growth-stage companies
The Economic Times: US-based Peesh Venture Eyes Tech Startups Here
US-based Peesh Venture Capital is entering India to invest in tech startups and to incubate them
through its accelerator. It will make these investments through its Rs 310 crore PVC II fund, which
will mainly focus on consumer and enterprise software ventures.
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Blog from Peesh Ola winning rideshare war, against Uber in India
On the heels of Ola's 400 million funding announcement: Mobility is the necessary fuel that runs
the veins of an economy. No country can survive on public transport, it needs a dependent source
connecting people with a door-to-door service.
Flipkart winning the e-commerce war against Amazon in India
It’s a David Vs Goliath clash in the Indian e-commerce market with Flipkart and Amazon using
every method to win the race for mindshare and market share. The battle lines are drawn and no
one seems to be backing up. Not too long ago, e-commerce was considered irrelevant in the
country since the Indian consumer favored the tangible retail market over virtual buying.
Mobile App Trends That Will Change The Way We Live, Move & Work
The world has been taken over by a tsunami of technological wave obliterating old paradigms.
With newer innovations making the older ones look ridiculously obsolete, technology is
constantly evolving to deliver intelligent services, solutions, and information. Talking of
technological road-runners, smart devices are a proverbial example that combines every bit of
competent technology to bring about a dramatic shift in our life-styles.
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