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Vishal Verma is an American venture capitalist and entrepreneur who serves as Managing Partner of Edgewood Ventures and General Partner of Redwood Collective. He co-founded Hindustan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (HSMC), which received a $2.2 billion contract from the Government of India.[1] Verma is a member of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Leadership Council.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Verma earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Santa Clara University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.[1][3]
Career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Verma began his career at Loral Corporation, where he was responsible for managing relationships with the company's customers in the Pacific Rim region.[4]
Entrepreneurial ventures
[edit]During his MBA studies, Verma co-founded Hyde Park Angels, an angel investor group in the Chicago area.[1][3] He subsequently co-founded several technology companies, including Akroria Networks, where he served as President and COO.[1]
Investment career
[edit]Since 2002, Verma has served as Managing Partner of Edgewood Ventures, a single family office based in Silicon Valley.[5] He also serves as General Partner of Redwood Collective, which focuses on late-stage venture capital investments.[6]
Business ventures
[edit]HSMC
[edit]In the early 2000s, Verma co-founded Hindustan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (HSMC) and served as its CFO. The company was awarded a $2.2 billion contract from the Government of India.[1][3]
Other ventures
[edit]Verma was involved in establishing Edgewood Networks, a joint venture between Juniper Networks and Edgewood Ventures.[1] He also founded Sidebar Summit, an organization that hosts networking events for technology industry professionals.[7]
Media coverage
[edit]Verma has been interviewed by several business publications about venture capital and technology trends:
- Two-part interview series with American Bazaar discussing AI market trends and investment strategy[6][8]
- Interview with New India Abroad on Silicon Valley's startup ecosystem[9]
- Appearance on NYSE TV alongside Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi[10]
He has served as a panelist at industry conferences, including the Association for Corporate Growth Silicon Valley Mid-Year Capital Outlook.[11]
Other activities
[edit]Advisory roles
[edit]Verma serves as Senior General Partner at The Chertoff Group[1] and maintains a strategic partnership with Gephardt Government Affairs.[12]
Board positions
[edit]Verma serves on the boards of several organizations:
- University of California, Merced (Board of Trustees and Directors)
- One Economy, Washington D.C. (Board of Directors)[1]
- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Leadership Council[2]
Professional memberships
[edit]Verma is a member of several organizations:
- Society of Fellows at the Aspen Institute
- US India Cyber-security Track 1.5 Dialogue (hosted by Council on Foreign Relations and Observer Research Foundation)
- The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE)
- Chicago Private Equity Networks[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h "Vishal Verma". The Chertoff Group. 21 October 2022. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ a b "Vishal Verma Joins Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Leadership Council". Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights. 9 December 2019. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ a b c d "Vishal Verma Profile". MarketScreener. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ "Management Team". HSMC. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ "Vishal Verma - Edgewood Ventures". The Org. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ a b "From family office to fund of funds: Vishal Verma on investing with access, patience, and a global perspective". American Bazaar. 2025-06-25. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ "'We're drowning in capital' — Why Silicon Valley's AI frenzy was inevitable, according to Vishal Verma". American Bazaar. 2025-06-28. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ "Vishal Verma of Redwood Collective speaks on Silicon Valley's startup and venture ecosystem". New India Abroad. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ "Vishal Verma, of Edgewood Partners and Arjun Sethi, Co-CEO of Kraken Join Live". NYSE TV. 2025-01-01. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ "ACG Silicon Valley - Mid-Year Capital Outlook 2024". Association for Corporate Growth. 2024-01-01. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ "Vishal Verma". Gephardt Government Affairs. 2016-12-01. Retrieved 2025-01-01.