Sudheer Kuppam

Leader / Investor / Board Member / Strategic Advisor / Founder / Mentor

📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 8 investments📅 22 years investing🗓 Last invested Apr 2020𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 United States
8
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4
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1
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22y
Years active

Portfolio

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Cofounder and Board Member
Apr 2020
Cricket Foundation is where Cricket meets Crypto/ Blockchain
Board Member
Jan 2017
Exatron is Indias first Greenfield computer Hardware Manufacturing company, leading the charge in Innovative Technology Solutions. From cutting-edge Servers, Storage Solutions, and High-Performance Computing (HPC) to Workstations and All-In-One PCs, Exatron offers a diverse range of products that fuel Indias IT landscape. Servers: Exatron Servers manufactures state-of-the-art servers that deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and scalability. Designed with energy efficiency in mind, these servers contribute to reduced power consumption and environmental impact. Storage Solutions: Exatron Servers provides innovative storage solutions that optimize data accessibility, security, and backup processes. Their scalable and robust options maximize storage utilization and reduce costs through efficient data deduplication and compression techniques. High-Performance Computing (HPC): Exatron Servers offers cutting-edge HPC solutions tailored to accelerate scientific research, simulations, and data analysis. These systems empower researchers, engineers, and data scientists to push the boundaries of innovation. Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI): Embracing the HCI paradigm, Exatron Servers simplifies IT infrastructure management and enhances resource utilization and scalability. By converging computing, storage, networking, and virtualization, organizations achieve greater operational efficiency. Workstations: Exatron Servers delivers high-performance workstations catering to professionals across industries. These workstations are designed to support resource-intensive applications, providing uncompromising performance and customization options. All-in-One PCs: Exatron Servers specializes in sleek and powerful all-in-one PCs that integrate display, processing units, and peripherals into a single device. These energy-efficient systems offer a clutter-free and space-saving solution for various applications.
early stageManufacturing
Board Member
Oct 2015
Zebi is a full-stack core-blockchain company founded by Silicon Valley veterans. Full-stack means that Zebi operates in the entire blockchain ecosystem – infrastructure and products. Core blockchain means that Zebi does not offer any other service apart from blockchain. Zebi Public Blockchain (Zebi Mainnet) is a public blockchain designed to be a multi-chain and multi-token platform built on Cosmos, with Zapp (Zebi Dapps) development, facilitating libraries for several data and security use cases. Zebi Chain 2.1 is an enterprise-grade private blockchain platform that is far superior to any open source offering. It is now live in 5+ enterprises and government customers. Zapps are Zebi’s products that are built on top of its public and private chains with specialized IP/modules for each use case and the business vertical. Zebi has 20+ PoCs, 5+ live products, 40+ customers, and 2 Million+ digital records blockchained. Zebi Public Blockchain is live now! For more details, visit https://zpb.zebi.io.
Board Member
Aug 2015
Pi Datacenters® is a story envisioned by technocrats, led by the Founder & CEO, Mr. Kalyan Muppaneni. The vision was to redefine the customer experience while fueling customer business growth. This was backed by the mission to introduce hyperscale data centers & indigenous Multi-Cloud ecosystems to the Indian industry with intelligent and self-healing infrastructure. With a cumulative capacity of 500,000 sq ft of built-up area and 60 MW of power, including a dedicated in-house substation, Pi is by far India's first Greenfield and World's 4th largest Uptime Institute TIER lV Certified Datacenter and Multi-Cloud (Harbour1®) provider, headquartered in Hyderabad (Telangana, India). Pi operates out of its data centers and cloud points across Vijayawada (AP) and Kochi. The objective is to differentiate high-quality and high-performance data center hosting while being TCO optimal in supporting businesses for Indian and global enterprises operating in India. With a backdrop of an extensive review and audit lifecycle, Pi Datacenters is MeitY-empanelled and on GEM. Pi was appointed and fully accredited by MeitY for all three cloud models: public cloud, government virtual private cloud, and government community cloud. The focus has been on delivering futuristic and custom data center and cloud solutions, riding on a disruptive approach to technology. Pi is trusted highly for being the flag bearer of data localization and data sovereignty, coupled with world-class service quality delivered out of its 100% automated SCADA-enabled data center facilities & SDDC ecosystem. Pi is certified for ISO27001, ISO9000, ISO140001, ISO20000, ISO22301, STQC, PCI-DSS, SOC2 Type II, and HIPPA. It is also certified by SAP for HANA | Infrastructure | Hosting | Cloud Operations. Pi fosters employees' openness to new challenges and learning as they take up the trajectory of their work lives. Being respected & valued adds to the zeal that makes Pi a Great Place to Work®.
Board Observer
Jan 2004
Molecular Imprints Inc. (MII), the market and technology leader for nanopatterning systems and solutions uses its innovative Jet and FlashTM Imprint Lithography (J-FILTM) technology to provide high-resolution, low cost-of-ownership nanopatterning capability for flat panel display, hard disk drive industries, light emitting diodes, life science and other high tech industries.
Experience · 12 entries
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2023
General Partner
Aug 2023
DNA in partnership with Venturerock, is a global boutique advisory and capital-raising firm dedicated to building up Series A+ companies on their path to success. With our specialized expertise, we offer comprehensive guidance throughout their growth journey. Were not just another player in the start-up ecosystem. Were here to revolutionize it! By providing tailored and hands-on support to founders beyond the seed stage, were bridging the gap in the entrepreneurial journey. Our customer-centric solutions are inclusive and affordable, empowering you to achieve remarkable growth with our unmatched dedication and expertise. Our name says it all. Dynamic Investment Network Architecture (DNAnx) leverages AI-driven technologies to craft a flexible and adaptive framework. This framework enables real-time discovery and assessment of investment opportunities while providing tailored funding and resources for companies like yours. The result? A robust ecosystem that not only fosters successful investments but also fuels sustainable business growth. And when we say "nx" we mean 10X growth – because thats what were all about! Join forces with over 8000+ investors in our extensive network. Whether its angels, family offices, venture capital, private equity, venture debt, or IPO Management, weve got the connections you need. Our approach is anything but cookie-cutter. We offer boutique services that encompass everything from advising and getting you investment-ready to negotiating term sheets and closing fundraising rounds. Plus, with our weekly specialist workshops and insightful programs, youre always equipped with the latest knowledge to fuel your success. DNAnx is proud to be a partner company of Venturerock, a proven name in the industry for 15 years. With strong ties to startupbootcamp, Venturerock is a powerhouse venture building and venture investment platform. Were all about co-creating and growing the next generation of global tech companies. With our focus
2022
General Partner
Apr 2022
Venturerock is an all-in-one investment and venture building platform on a mission to solve venture liquidity through radical transparency and digitization. We align the interests of founders, investors and venture builders, from seed to scale and beyond, through a shared liquidity infrastructure and AI-powered evidence-based investment and venture building methodology. Our lifeblood - advancing technology, science, and innovation into the next generation of global tech companies. We invest in five proprietary Venture Studios, dedicated to building and scaling ventures across Value and Supply Chains; Sports, Media and Culture; Deeptech; AI and Urban innovation.
2020
Cofounder and Board Member
Apr 2020
Cricket Foundation is where Cricket meets Crypto/ Blockchain
2018
INCX
Board Member
Jan 2018
2017
Exatron Server Manufacturing
Board Member
Jan 2017
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