About

Nruthya Madappa is a highly accomplished venture capitalist with a diverse background in engineering, business, and entrepreneurship. With close to 9 years of experience, she has made a significant impact in the startup ecosystem, supporting early-stage entrepreneurs and driving the growth of innovative businesses. Currently, Madappa is the Head of Growth and Capital Development at 3one4 Capital, a leading venture capital firm based in India. In this role, she is responsible for identifying promising startups and helping them to scale their operations through strategic investments and partnerships. Her expertise in finance and business management has been instrumental in driving the growth of the firm's portfolio companies across various sectors, including urban tech, healthcare, enterprise tech, and social enterprise. Before joining 3one4 Capital, Madappa founded The Foundry, a startup accelerator that leveraged global industry and academic expertise to support early-stage entrepreneurs. She successfully raised funds and built a portfolio of over 30 investments in partnership with top universities like Yale, Columbia, and Brown. She also worked as a Director at CoWrks, where she led the development and deployment of new products and lines of businesses across tech, real estate, retail, and hospitality. Madappa's educational background is equally impressive. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, where she specialized in finance and financial management services. She also has a Master of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a minor in Physics from Stanford University. Madappa's unique combination of technical expertise, business acumen, and entrepreneurial spirit has made her a valuable asset to the startup ecosystem. She is passionate about supporting innovative ideas and helping entrepreneurs to achieve their goals. With her extensive experience and diverse skill set, she is poised to continue making a significant impact in the world of venture capital and entrepreneurship.