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Ajay Rayasam

Associate at Osage University Partners

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Overview 

Ajay Rayasam is a Venture Capitalist at Osage University Partners in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a background in product management and business strategy. He has made significant contributions in evaluating and investing in early-stage startups, specializing in sectors like AI, cybersecurity, and robotics. With experience at IBM and Citi, Ajay has honed his skills in financial analysis, due diligence, and portfolio management, making him a valuable asset in identifying and nurturing emerging technologies within the Boston/New England region.

Work Experience 

  • Senior Associate

    2023 - Current

  • Associate

    2021 - 2023

    Osage University Partners (OUP) is a venture capital firm ($800 AUM) that invests in university spinouts.

OUP is a venture capital fund investing in start-ups that commercialize university research.

  • AI Venture Fellow

    2020 - 2021

    Innospark Ventures ($100M AUM) is a venture capital firm that invests in AI startups.

Innospark Ventures is a new breed of early-stage venture capital firm, investing in impact-driven AI startups in Boston/New England.

  • Summer Associate

    2019 - 2019

    Spun out of MIT, The Engine ($435M AUM) is a venture capital firm that invests in Tough Tech startups.

  • Product Manager

    2018 - 2018

    Selected as one of two graduate-level product managers for Patterns (Maelstrom), IBM Design's summer internship program. Launched a web application that improved accessibility standards at IBM.

IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services.

  • Chief Of Staff

    2016 - 2017

    An enterprise software startup that raised over $15M with clients such as Vitamin Shoppe, United Health and Ropes & Gray. Led business development, served as the Chief of Staff, and launched mission-critical software.

  • Product Manager

    2013 - 2016

Kubisys is a software solution provider that creates on-demand test environments for windows applications.

  • Analyst

    2011 - 2011

Citigroup is a financial services holding company that provides various financial products and services.

Raised $12,950,000,000.00 from ValueAct Capital and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

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