Venkatesh Setty — Co-Founder
Hi, I’m Venkatesh, an alumnus of IIM Bangalore and an engineer from RVCE, Bangalore. I break down how VCs decide to invest or pass. No jargon. No theory. Just real decision-making. I share: • Startup case studies VCs invested in • Why “great” startups still get rejected • Hands-on VC investment simulations Built for: Founders | VC aspirants | Consultants | PMs | Finance folks Learn to think like a VC --- Post-MBA, I worked with venture capital firms such as Rocket Internet and Nitesh Ventures, where I gained first-hand exposure to the startup and investment ecosystem. Along the way, I also became an angel investor. Beyond investing, I’m passionate about mentorship and career-building. Over the years, I’ve guided 300+ students to secure admits into top B-Schools in India and abroad, while also helping aspirants break into core finance careers such as Investment Banking, Venture Capital, and Private Equity.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Venture Capital expert with a strong background in finance and investment strategy.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 15 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Investment Strategy
- Investor Engagement
- Portfolio Management
Career Highlights
- Founder of VCPlus with significant fundraising success
- Mentored over 300 students for top B-Schools
- Expert in VC investment decision-making
Work Experience
VCPlus
Founder (3 yrs 3 mos)
GoToPitch
Co-Founder (2 yrs 3 mos)
Anvera
Founder (Exited) (2 yrs 9 mos)
Nitesh Ventures(Family Fund)
Vice President (2 yrs 9 mos)
Rocket Internet SE
Investment Analyst (1 yr 7 mos)
Milk-or-Water | Analyzing the Analysts
Portfolio Management Intern (2 mos)
IBM
Software Engineer (3 yrs 10 mos)
Education
PGP at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Bachelor of Engineering - BE at RV College Of Engineering