Neha Khera
Expeditioner at Something New
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Work Experience
Managing Partner, IRV Fund
2024 - Current
Innovobot is an investment and innovation platform, with a bench strength of deep tech experts. The Labs co-develops IP and technologies with companies from all around the world (from startups to Fortune 500) and IRV is its early-stage deep tech VC fund. Learn more at irvfund.com
Co-founder & General Partner, 500 Canada
2016
500 Startups Canada, a venture capital fund launched in 2017, made 36 investments into early-stage startups across Canada. Led the investments for Applyboard, Benchsci, Fightcamp and Mejuri, amongst others. Continue to manage out the fund.
Partner
2017 - 2020
500 Startups is a globally-focused venture capital firm, and one of the most active in the world. As part of the 500 Startups US Fund V, led accelerator investments for numerous companies.
500 Global is a multi-stage venture capital firm that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies.
Raised $2,271,999.00 from Abu Dhabi Financial Group.
General Partner
2022 - 2024
2048 Ventures is a thesis-driven earliest-stage venture capital firm. Led investments in 16 companies, including Eli Health, Impacked, Frate and Enurgen (amongst others).
Partner
2020 - 2022
2048 Ventures is a thesis-driven venture capital firm.
Senior Investment Manager
2012 - 2016
The IAF is one of Canada's most active seed stage venture capital funds. Helped lead investments for over 15 companies including Figure 1, Rubikloud, Sampler and ThinkData.
Industry Analyst, Market Intelligence
2011 - 2013
Recognized as a thought leader in emerging technology trends. Published numerous papers, including an analysis of Canada's top tech companies and their path to success.
Manager, Business Innovation
2008 - 2010
Spearheaded the launch of innovative banking solutions, including mobile payments, digital signage and VR-based training.
Analyst, Business Innovation
2006 - 2008
Proposal Coordinator
2005 - 2005
Ericsson Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm that invests in innovative companies.
Technical Analyst, Infrastructure Solutions & Design
2004 - 2004
Software Developer
2003 - 2003
Hardware Engineer
2002 - 2002
Transportation Analyst
2002 - 2002