Pavel Cherkashin

The Art & Science of Artificial Intelligence and Scientific Discovery

📍 San Francisco, California, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 2 investments📅 11 years investing🗓 Last invested Aug 2016𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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Aug 2016
Luminar (Nasdaq: LAZR) is a global automotive technology company ushering in a new era of vehicle safety and autonomy. For the past decade, Luminar has built an advanced hardware and software platform to enable its more than 50 industry partners, including the majority of global automotive OEMs. From Volvo Cars and Mercedes-Benz for consumer vehicles and Daimler Trucks for commercial trucks, to tech partners NVIDIA and Intel’s Mobileye, Luminar is poised to be the first automotive technology company to enable next-generation safety and autonomous capabilities for production vehicles. For more information please visit www.luminartech.com
Investor
Nov 2015
Secure, fast, affordable, sustainable distributed cloud object storage for businesses.
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2024
Co-Founder
Dec 2024
Mindrock Institute is an open research organization dedicated to fostering scientific discovery and collaboration across cultures, economic systems, and life forms. We challenge prejudice and censorship in modern science, using advanced tools like artificial intelligence, fractal data management, quantum modeling, genetic algorithms, and metamathematical theology. Join us in uncovering deeper truths about the Universe, Nature, and God.
2017
Managing Partner
Dec 2017
At Mindrock, we are passionate about fueling innovation, supporting visionary entrepreneurs, and driving growth in the dynamic world of venture capital.
2016
Investor
Aug 2016
Luminar (Nasdaq: LAZR) is a global automotive technology company ushering in a new era of vehicle safety and autonomy. For the past decade, Luminar has built an advanced hardware and software platform to enable its more than 50 industry partners, including the majority of global automotive OEMs. From Volvo Cars and Mercedes-Benz for consumer vehicles and Daimler Trucks for commercial trucks, to tech partners NVIDIA and Intel’s Mobileye, Luminar is poised to be the first automotive technology company to enable next-generation safety and autonomous capabilities for production vehicles. For more information please visit www.luminartech.com
2015
Investor
Nov 2015
Secure, fast, affordable, sustainable distributed cloud object storage for businesses.
Managing Partner
Aug 2015
GVA Capital is a VC firm with the focus on Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks, Cloud Storage, Space and Big Data projects. Located in the heart of San Francisco, GVA Capital provides companies with all the necessary resources and connections, helping to grow their business.