Harshal Pathak
Early-Stage Investor at Plug and Play Tech Center • Leading global perks program ($1.9M benefits to founders) • Building AI department • Sector-agnostic B2B investments
Founded Florage • Carbon capture ML company (acq. IBM Watson Labs)
Invested in and worked with innovative teams
- Zepto
- Nothing
- Symend
- Quickly
- Senpilot
- Thread AI
- Shield
Professional Experience
Proven track record in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and strategic investment across technology sectors.
Founder & CEO
Apr 2021 - Jun 2022
Grew company revenue to $2M ARR in just 9 months through strategic scaling and market expansion initiatives.
$2M ARR
Plug and Play Tech Center
Early-Stage Investor • Nov 2023 - Present
Leading sector-agnostic B2B investments from pre-seed to Series A. Leading the global perks program with $1.9M benefits to founders. Building AI department. Data-driven approach identifying high-potential ventures across diverse technology sectors.
Specter Labs (Cmd + N)
Senior Investment Analyst • Jul 2021 - Feb 2023
Led investment analysis and portfolio management in London. Helped raise fund for early-stage startups and invested in Nothing.tech, TransferGo, Qomodo, and other high-growth ventures.
Investment Portfolio & Achievements
Portfolio Companies
- • Zepto - Rapid grocery delivery platform
- • Nothing.tech - Consumer electronics innovation
- • Symend - Digital engagement platform
- • TransferGo - International money transfers
- • Qomodo - Fintech infrastructure
- • 10+ additional high-growth startups
Key Achievements
- • Founded Florage - Carbon capture ML company acq. IBM Watson Labs
- • Investment Track Record - 15+ portfolio companies across diverse sectors
- • Academic Excellence - Institutional Rank Holder at University of Mumbai
- • Professional Background - Worked with Specter Labs, Amazon Web Services, AT&T, and various Fortune 500 companies
Investment Expertise
Sector-agnostic B2B investments from pre-seed to Series A. Leading global perks program with $1.9M benefits to founders. Building AI department. Data-driven approach identifying high-potential ventures across technology sectors including AI/ML, fintech, sustainability, and consumer electronics.
Harshal Pathak
Venture Capital Investor
Calgary, CA | harshalpathak.com
EXPERIENCE
Plug and Play Tech Center
Early-Stage Investor • Nov 2023 - Present
Sector-agnostic B2B investments. Leading global perks program with $1.9M benefits to founders. Building AI department. Data-driven approach across technology sectors
Specter Labs (Cmd + N)
Senior Investment Analyst • Jul 2021 - Feb 2023
Portfolio management in London, invested in Nothing.tech, TransferGo, Qomodo
Revenue Growth Achievement
Growth Achievement • 9 Months
Grew company revenue to $2M ARR in 9 months
CORE EXPERTISE
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Tools & Ecosystem
Interactive tools and platforms I've built for startup ecosystem development, venture capital insights, and AI-powered analysis.
AI Tool Suite
Advanced AI-powered analytics and automation tools for venture capital and startup ecosystem intelligence
Venture Intelligence Platform
AI-powered startup evaluation using NLP and machine learning for automated due diligence
Portfolio Analytics Engine
Automated financial modeling and risk assessment for VC portfolio optimization
Market Intelligence Hub
Real-time market analysis and competitive intelligence for investment decisions
Deal Flow Automator
Automated pipeline management and lead scoring for venture capital deal flow
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Open to discussing investment opportunities, strategic partnerships, or career opportunities in venture capital and technology. Let's explore how we can collaborate.