Member Spotlight: Advaita Capital
For this deep dive, we spoke to Gayatri Sarkar, Founder and CEO of Advaita Capital.
Tell us about your firm. What makes it different?
Advaita Capital is a 100% women-owned growth equity venture firm deploying capital at the Series C and D stages, supported by prominent institutional Limited Partners and established family offices. Our team comprises of scientists who are Ph.D. graduates from Harvard and MIT, alongside seasoned institutional asset managers, all united by a shared focus on growth-stage venture capital investing in deep technology. We allocate substantial capital to both primary and secondary opportunities, with follow-on investments. Additionally, we collaborate closely with numerous General Partners to facilitate secondary liquidity. Our investment efforts are predominantly concentrated in the United States and Canada.
What defines your portfolio?
Advaita Capital is dedicated to investing in deep technology and the energy transition, targeting growth-stage opportunities that encompass artificial intelligence, machine learning, semiconductors, energy innovation, robotics, space technology, and cutting-edge life sciences. The firm holds a steadfast conviction that the strategic investments made over the next 25 to 30 years will establish the bedrock for the subsequent 200 to 300 years of human civilization’s progress and development. Advaita portfolios are Neuralink, Cohere, Tenstorrent, xAI, Stripe, Epic Games and a few more top deep tech names.
Tell us about the current VC landscape in your geography/region.
The contemporary technology landscape in North America presents a promising outlook, characterized by vigorous global competition, particularly from Asian nations. This dynamic rivalry is immensely beneficial, as it cultivates a resilient and interconnected global ecosystem. The United States’ semiconductor industry remains at the forefront of technological advancement, poised to serve as the foundational infrastructure—akin to picks and shovels—for pioneering scalable innovations. These advancements span highly futuristic domains, including neural interface technologies, quantum computing, space exploration, and robotics.
What are the benefits of being an NVCA member?
As a member of the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), we express our deep gratitude for the robust ecosystem cultivated by the organization and the unwavering support provided by its staff. Their efforts span critical areas, including regulatory advocacy and the enhancement of venture capital operations and fund ecosystems, for which we are profoundly appreciative.
What’s ahead for your firm?
We are delighted to announce the launch of our forthcoming fund, which builds upon our established investment thesis centered on deep technology. We are intensifying our commitment to exceptional growth-stage technology companies, pursuing both primary and secondary investment opportunities across North America. Our enthusiasm extends to bolstering our portfolio companies by facilitating geographical expansion and fostering strategic commercial partnerships, in addition to deploying more substantial capital commitments.
