Sivapriya Ramachandran
Founder & General Partner at Foster Ventures
Investing in and supporting AI-first startups, particularly those expanding from India to the US market.
Intro
I'm Sivapriya Ramachandran, the Founder and General Partner at Foster Ventures. My journey has been one of an 'operator turned VC,' moving from a background in engineering and program management to investing in the next generation of enterprise software. I focus heavily on seed-stage investing in SaaS and AI-native applications, particularly helping bold founders from the Indian ecosystem scale their GTM strategies for the US market. I am deeply passionate about the 'agentification' of software and believe that true global success requires a blend of context, community, and continuity. Beyond the cap table, I care about youth empowerment and building a legacy through mentorship. Whether you're building an AI-first startup or looking to collaborate on cross-border expansion, I'm here to offer operational depth and a strong network of enterprise connections.
Networking
What I can offer
- ›Deep operational context
- ›GTM refinement
- ›Access to a network of enterprise customers
- ›Connections to top-tier co-investors
What I'm looking for
- ›Bold founders in the Indian AI ecosystem
- ›Startups looking to expand to the US market
- ›Strategic partnerships for co-investment
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Focus
Current interests
Core competencies
Background
Career
Transitioned from a technical and operational background in engineering and program management to an 'Operator turned VC' role, founding Foster Ventures in 2023.
Education
MBA from INSEAD (2018-2019); Bachelors of Engineering in Electronics & Communication from Bangalore University; Accounting (CPA Candidate) from Santa Clara University; Mandarin studies at Stanford and UC Berkeley.
Achievements
- ›Backed companies that raised rounds from Accel, Google AI Fund, and General Catalyst
- ›Featured speaker at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for Women in AI
- ›Recipient of the Lions Club International Heroes Award
- ›Board Observer for Zocket and Rockfish Data
Opinions
- The 'agentification' of applications is the definitive future of the industry.
- Scaling a startup globally requires context, community, and continuity, not just ambition.
- Hands-on operator experience is vital for effective venture capital investing.
- The greatest legacy is empowering and nurturing the next generation.
Personality
Communication style
Professional, encouraging, and community-oriented with an 'evangelist' tone for portfolio companies.
Formality — 7/10
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