Ullas Naik
Description
Ullas Naik is the visionary Founder and General Partner of Streamlined Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco. Established in 2011, the firm has quickly ascended to prominence within the tech investment ecosystem, known for its strategic focus on identifying and nurturing disruptive technological innovations from their nascent stages. Naik's leadership has positioned Streamlined Ventures as a crucial partner for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Streamlined Ventures primarily targets Seed and Series A stage technology companies, demonstrating a broad investment appetite across critical sectors. These include, but are not limited to, enterprise software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), artificial intelligence, machine learning, fintech, healthcare, and cybersecurity. The firm's investment thesis revolves around backing visionary founders who are developing foundational technologies and scalable business models, emphasizing a collaborative approach that extends beyond mere capital injection to include strategic mentorship.
Under Ullas Naik's guidance, Streamlined Ventures has cultivated an impressive portfolio, having made over 100 investments in high-potential startups. The firm's typical initial check size for Seed and Series A rounds generally ranges from approximately $500,000 to $3,000,000, reflecting their commitment to providing substantial early-stage capital. This financial backing is complemented by a hands-on engagement model, where Naik leverages his deep industry expertise to assist portfolio companies in overcoming growth hurdles and achieving significant market milestones, ultimately driving their success.
Investor Profile
Ullas Naik has backed more than 44 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 18 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Estonia.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Analytics, Enterprise Software.
- Typical check size: $500K – $3M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (68%)
- Series A (16%)
- Pre Seed (7%)
- Series B (5%)
- Angel (2%)
- Series Unknown (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (98%)
- Estonia (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Analytics
- Enterprise Software
- Mobile
- Big Data
- Saas
- Developer Apis
- E-commerce
- Data Visualization
- Security
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