Fazlur Shah

About

I partner with founders building the next generation of AI and technology companies, and I work with fund managers who are serious about building long-term fund platforms. As Venture Partner across multiple funds spanning the US, India, and the Middle-East, I lead deal sourcing. I connect high-growth founders with institutional capital and work closely with fund leadership on LP relations, co-investor engagement, and portfolio support. Currently supporting multiple fund raises, working with LPs, family offices, and co-investors who want exposure to the next wave of AI and technology companies. If you are building in AI or technology and looking for a partner who understands both the business and the raise, I want to hear from you. As an angel investor: I write cheques of INR 50 lakh to 1 crore ($60K to $125K) into early-stage AI and SaaS startups alongside a group of experienced co-investors. Current portfolio: FidyPay (fintech payments) and HooLiv (student co-living). I back founders who show operational clarity, not just a compelling deck. Track record: Companies I have supported in their fundraising journey include Transteel ($500K), Deccan Transcon ($400K), Glamplus ($60K), Trendzlink ($40K), Caresathome ($30K), and Wayzzag ($40K) across sectors, stages, and geographies. My network: 300+ institutional investors globally across VC funds, family offices, PE funds, fund of funds, and investment bankers spanning India, the US, the Gulf, and Africa. Who I work best with: Founders building something real in AI or technology who want an investor with operator instincts, not just a warm introduction. LPs and family offices looking for curated access to high-growth AI and tech deals across multiple fund platforms. Co-investors who want a disciplined second opinion before writing a cheque. A little background: Before moving fully into venture and startups, I managed large-scale projects at Vedanta Aluminium and built cross-border business across 15 countries at Pharmadeep. That operational experience informs how I evaluate founders and their ability to execute — not just on paper, but in the real world. 📩 | DM open on LinkedIn