About

Shekhar Kirani is a seasoned investor with a passion for partnering with founders to tackle big market problems. With over 29 years of relevant experience, he has led investments in a variety of successful startups, including Freshworks, Browserstack, Chargebee, FalconX, Zenoti, and Amagi. Currently, Shekhar is an Investor at Amagi, where he continues to explore startup investing opportunities. Shekhar's passion for investing in startups started during his time at Appsmith, where he served as an Investor at Seed Stage. He then went on to become an Investor from seed stage at FalconX, the most technologically advanced institutional digital asset trading platform in the world. Shekhar's experience in investing has given him a keen eye for identifying potential success stories and a deep understanding of what it takes to build a successful startup. Shekhar's education background includes a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota, an ME in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Science, and a BE in Computer Science from the University of Mysore. He has a strong technical background and is particularly interested in the Web3 tech stack. In his LinkedIn summary, Shekhar expresses his love for founders who are taking on big market problems with insights and execution plans for potential success. He is always on the lookout for new opportunities to partner with such founders and help them achieve their goals. With his extensive experience in startup investing and his passion for supporting founders, Shekhar is a valuable asset to any startup looking to grow and succeed.