Team
PRAVIN PATIL
Managing Partner
With 30+ years in technology and cybersecurity, a proven track record as a 2x founder, and a successful exit of a cybersecurity company to Carlyle, Recognized thought leader in cybersecurity, deep tech, and AI. Run two startup accelerators and have made over 20 angel investments in deep tech and cybersecurity startups.
HARISH JANGADA
Venture Partner
Entrepreneur and investor with 30+ years in cybersecurity. Founded three companies, exiting two. Expertise in IAM, deep tech, investments, and scaling innovative solutions with exceptional operational and due diligence skills.
VINAY NATHAN
Venture Partner
CEO and Co-Founder of Altizon Inc.; 25+ years of experience in DeepTech including AI, driving global expansion, $40M+ revenue at Persistent. Led Altizon’s $10M fundraise and growth. 12+ patents in code security, USB and wireless systems.
Atul Agrawal
Venture Partner
Atul Agrawal is a Venture Partner at Prana Tech Ventures LP, where he focuses on AI-driven cybersecurity, intelligent infrastructure, and next-generation enterprise technologies. He is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Cybersolve, a global cybersecurity firm specializing in identity and access management. Atul successfully built, scaled, and exited the company, and brings deep experience working with founders to scale enterprise technology platforms globally.
MANISH THAKUR
Venture Partner
25 yrs VC/PE, Managing Partner of Option3 Cybersecurity PE, Corporate Finance, M&A, Merrill Lynch, SG Cowen and HSBC
LATA SETTY
Venture Partner
Lata Setty is a pioneering investor and legal expert dedicated to transforming the venture capital industry and promoting corporate diversity. as the founding investor of the how women invest found, Lata disrupts the VC landscape by mobilizing first-time investor to support female-founded and female-led companies.
Sandip Adhvaryu
Venture Partner
Experienced technology leader and angel investor with 25+ years in AI, cloud computing, and enterprise automation. Passionate about funding and mentoring startups leveraging data intelligence for scalability and efficiency. Committed to driving innovation through strategic investments and advisory support.
Advisors and SMEs
DR. ASHOK V. JOSHI
A global innovator, has founded six companies, selling three while actively managing the rest. With 50 years of industry experience, he holds over 100 US patents and 40 pending. Honored with awards like “Asian of the Year” (2009) and India’s National Entrepreneurial Award (1983).
DR. MAK JAWADEKAR
A pharmaceutical expert, spent 28+ years at Pfizer, leading drug delivery innovation and partnerships Recognized with awards like the University of Minnesota’s Outstanding Achievement Award (2023) and the US Congressional Honor (2018). Currently serves on pharma/ biotech boards and advises global organizations, including Saudi Prince Salman’s family office.
ALAN WADE
Intelligence Community Frmr CIO, CIA
Frmr CIO, US Intelligence Community
JOHN STENBIT
Department of Defense Frmr Asst Sec of Defence Frmr CIO Pentagaon
GREG AKERS
Industry and Technology Former CTO, Global Govt Solutions Group, CISCO
MANISH THAKUR
25 yrs VC/PE, Managing Partner of Option3 Cybersecurity PE, Corporate Finance, M&A, Merrill Lynch, SG Cowen and HSBC
DR. DINKAR KHARAT
Dr. Dinkar Kharat is a seasoned executive, distinguished scientist, and academician with over three decades of impactful contributions to science, technology, and engineering. He has a proven track record of leading R&D, managing mission-critical projects, and building high-performing scientific teams.