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Purvi Shah

Partner, CFO at defy.vc

San Francisco Bay Area

Overview 

Purvi Shah is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in venture capital and private equity, currently serving as a Partner and CFO at defy.vc. With a background that includes roles at prominent firms like General Catalyst and VCBC, Purvi has demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, due diligence, and corporate finance, making significant contributions to the success of various investment funds and startups.

Work Experience 

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VCBC

  • Board Member

    2021 - Current

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defy.vc

  • Partner, CFO

    2021

  • CFO

    2017 - 2021

Defy is a seed-stage venture fund focused on emerging, high-potential opportunities.

defy.vc
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General Catalyst

  • Fund Controller

    2015 - 2017

  • Fund Manager

    2006 - 2015

General Catalyst partners with ambitious founders to drive resilience and applied AI from seed to growth.

generalcatalyst.com
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Investors Bank & Trust

  • Senior Financial Reporting Specialist

    2005 - 2006

State Street Research

  • Financial Reporting Analyst

    2003 - 2005

Education 

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