Vivas Kumar

The 21 Fund is group supporting the next generation of Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) startups. "The Fund" offers ongoing support to our entrepreneurs and fosters lifelong relationships within the class of 2021. Our mission is to be the most hands-on and value-add partner to every GSB ‘21 founder. We leverage the strength and breadth of experience of our class through a network of 230+ individuals from the class of 2021 and a dedicated Platform Team for portfolio support. Follow us on Twitter at @21_fund.

The 21 Fund is group supporting the next generation of Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) startups. "The Fund" offers ongoing support to our entrepreneurs and fosters lifelong relationships within the class of 2021. Our mission is to be the most hands-on and value-add partner to every GSB ‘21 founder. We leverage the strength and breadth of experience of our class through a network of 230+ individuals from the class of 2021 and a dedicated Platform Team for portfolio support. Follow us on Twitter at @21_fund.

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence provides mine to grid battery supply chain intelligence- integrating upstream raw materials through batteries, EVs, charging and energy storage. Following our 2024 acquisition of downstream intelligence leader Rho Motion, we operate with more than 100 analysts: the world’s largest dedicated team specialising in energy transition supply chains. Our price assessments, forecasts, sustainability analysis, bespoke consultancy and global events are trusted worldwide to deliver clarity and confidence in complex markets. With breadth across the full supply chain, depth from direct expert analyst access, and a reputation for data integrity, Benchmark is relied on by industry leaders, governments and investors in 60+ countries.

Mitra Chem is the first lithium-ion battery materials manufacturer focused on shortening the lab-to-production timeline by over 90%, addressing the largest barrier to innovation: R&D and scale-up speed.

A10 Invest is a private equity manager focused on a just energy transition. The firm was founded in 2013 and operates globally. The personal opinions of our associates and employees do not necessarily reflect those of the A10 Invest group.

Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) is a nonprofit humanitarian organization established to support community-driven development programs worldwide through partnerships that design and implement sustainable engineering projects, while providing transformative experiences that enrich global perspectives and create responsible leaders. Today, more than two billion people lack access to the most basic things—clean drinking water, adequate sanitation, reliable passage to local markets and more. EWB-USA’s vision is a world in which the communities they serve have the capacity to sustainably meet their basic human needs. EWB-USA members are in remote corners of the world right now working hard to make EWB-USA’s vision a reality. As a result of EWB-USA’s ongoing projects, children can cross sturdy bridges to attend school, local clinics have consistent supplies of electricity, and accessing clean water isn’t a full-day chore for families. EWB-USA’s vision is ambitious but achievable and everyone has an important role to play—including you. Every contribution to their cause helps EWB-USA engineer a better world. Visit www.ewb-usa.org to learn more and get involved.