Sagar Pushpala

Investor, Advisor & Board Member

📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 9 investments📅 19 years investing🗓 Last invested Nov 2025
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Nov 2025
Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science. We are building the foundation to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before.
Advisor & Investor
Jun 2018
Silicon Catalyst is the only incubator + accelerator focused on the Global Semiconductor Industry including Chips, Chiplets, Materials, IP and Silicon fabrication-based Photonics, MEMS, Sensors, Life Science and Quantum. More than 1,200 startup companies worldwide have engaged with Silicon Catalyst and the company has admitted over 100 exciting companies. With a world-class network of mentors to advise startups, Silicon Catalyst is helping new semiconductor companies address the challenges in moving from idea to realization. The incubator + accelerator supplies startups with access to design tools, silicon devices, networking, and a path to funding, banking and marketing acumen to successfully launch and grow their company’s novel technology solutions. Over the past nine years, the Silicon Catalyst model has been proven to dramatically accelerate a startup’s trajectory while at the same time de-risking the equation for investors. The Silicon Catalyst Angels was established in July 2019 as a separate organization to provide access to seed and Series A funding for Silicon Catalyst Portfolio Companies. SiliconCatalyst.UK, a subsidiary of Silicon Catalyst, was selected by the UK government to manage ChipStart UK, an early-stage semiconductor incubator funded by the UK government. In February of 2024, Silicon Catalyst Ventures (SCV) was launched to fund early-stage startups accepted into the incubator’s two-year program. SCV has already made eleven investments in Silicon Catalyst Portfolio Companies. More information is available at www.siliconcatalyst.com, www.siliconcatalystangels.com, www.siliconcatalyst.uk, and Silicon Catalyst Ventures www.sicatalystvc.com.
Advisor & Investor
Jun 2016
Ather Energy was started in 2013 by Tarun Mehta and Swapnil Jain, two engineering graduates straight out of college with the audacity to dream and challenge the well-established Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and replace it with an electric drive. We built India’s first smart and connected electric scooters, the Ather 450 product line, because we believe thats where the future of personal mobility is headed. Ather is one of the few companies in India, specifically within the automotive industry, to have products and services that amalgamate clean design and engineering - Hardware and software. Today, our product offerings include the Ather Rizta, Ather 450X, Ather 450S, Public and Private charging Infrastructure, Accessories and Merch, and innovative ownership plans. We are also building a complete ecosystem for India’s electric vehicles - powered by indigenous design and all locally manufactured.
CEO, Board Member
Mar 2013
TSI Semiconductors is no longer operating as a business. Please see Robert Bosch Semiconductor LLC
Experience · 12 entries
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2026
Strategic Fund Advisor
Apr 2026
Aum Ventures was launched with a vision to create a thriving venture platform connecting global investors and Indian entrepreneurs to build India’s reputation as a formidable venture capital destination.  As a trusted partner, Aum works with with Indian entrepreneurs in building successful, sustainable and scalable global businesses.  Aum Ventures is an early and pre-growth stage venture capital fund empowering innovation led deeptech/tech-enabled Indian entrepreneurs.
2025
Investor
Nov 2025
Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science. We are building the foundation to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before.
Board Member
Jul 2025
Ferric provides solutions for integrated voltage regulation and power management. Ferrics chip-scale, Integrated Voltage Regulators (IVRs) achieve industry leading current density to enable dense in-package and on-board power system implementations. This technology provides major improvements in system energy efficiency, while dramatically reducing the size and cost of the power management circuitry.
2024
Operating Advisor
Aug 2024
ReX Capital is an operationally focused investment firm specializing in early-stage deep tech companies with validated technologies and strong growth potential. We invest up to $10M in businesses that have demonstrated market traction but face challenges securing their next round of funding. Our goal is to provide the capital and strategic support needed to scale and succeed. We partner with management teams open to new perspectives and operational expertise. ReX Capital offers more than just funding—we actively engage with our portfolio companies to refine strategies, accelerate growth, and optimize operations. Our Ideal Portfolio Company: -Deep tech solution addressing large-scale challenges -In operation for 4+ years -Previously received institutional funding -Validated customer adoption and developed product or technology -Filed or pending patents -Led by a strong management team open to collaboration ReX Capital often leads funding rounds, committing up to $10M and --securing additional financing through our network. Our team brings over 30 years of experience in scaling deep tech businesses and focuses on industries driving innovation and shaping the future. We are committed to social responsibility, partnering with organizations that enhance societal well-being and address global challenges like climate change. If your company aligns with our focus and youre seeking capital and expertise, complete the questionnaire at www.ReX-Cap.com
2018
Advisor & Investor
Jun 2018
Silicon Catalyst is the only incubator + accelerator focused on the Global Semiconductor Industry including Chips, Chiplets, Materials, IP and Silicon fabrication-based Photonics, MEMS, Sensors, Life Science and Quantum. More than 1,200 startup companies worldwide have engaged with Silicon Catalyst and the company has admitted over 100 exciting companies. With a world-class network of mentors to advise startups, Silicon Catalyst is helping new semiconductor companies address the challenges in moving from idea to realization. The incubator + accelerator supplies startups with access to design tools, silicon devices, networking, and a path to funding, banking and marketing acumen to successfully launch and grow their company’s novel technology solutions. Over the past nine years, the Silicon Catalyst model has been proven to dramatically accelerate a startup’s trajectory while at the same time de-risking the equation for investors. The Silicon Catalyst Angels was established in July 2019 as a separate organization to provide access to seed and Series A funding for Silicon Catalyst Portfolio Companies. SiliconCatalyst.UK, a subsidiary of Silicon Catalyst, was selected by the UK government to manage ChipStart UK, an early-stage semiconductor incubator funded by the UK government. In February of 2024, Silicon Catalyst Ventures (SCV) was launched to fund early-stage startups accepted into the incubator’s two-year program. SCV has already made eleven investments in Silicon Catalyst Portfolio Companies. More information is available at www.siliconcatalyst.com, www.siliconcatalystangels.com, www.siliconcatalyst.uk, and Silicon Catalyst Ventures www.sicatalystvc.com.
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