Mahendra Ramsinghani

Mahendra Ramsinghani is the founder of Secure Octane, a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, which invests in cybersecurity among other sectors. He is also a prolific author on venture capital and startups.

Angel Investor Active San Francisco, United States
Last updated 2026-07-20
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About

Mahendra Ramsinghani is an experienced venture capitalist and author. He is the founder of Secure Octane, a Silicon Valley-based cybersecurity seed fund. Ramsinghani has authored several books, including “The Business of Venture Capital,” “Startup Boards” (co-authored with Brad Feld), and “The Resilient Founder.” He is also known for advising cybersecurity startups and organizing the Bay Area Security Startups meetup. His educational background includes a bachelor of engineering degree (electronics) and an MBA (finance and marketing) from the University of Pune in India.

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Q&A

What is Mahendra Ramsinghani's primary investment focus by sector?
Mahendra Ramsinghani has invested in the Cyber Security sector, with one portfolio company in this area.
Can you name a notable portfolio company for Mahendra Ramsinghani?
A notable portfolio company for Mahendra Ramsinghani is Cyrus, which focuses on personal cybersecurity, privacy, and identity protection.
What is the status of Cyrus, a company in Mahendra Ramsinghani's portfolio?
Cyrus, a company founded in 2020, has been acquired.
What stage of investment does Mahendra Ramsinghani typically participate in?
Mahendra Ramsinghani has participated in Seed stage investments.