Sivapriya Ramachandran

Founder & General Partner at Foster Ventures

Venture CapitalSeed InvestingGTM StrategySaaSEnterprise SoftwareProgram Management
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About

I'm Sivapriya Ramachandran, the Founder and General Partner at Foster Ventures. My journey has been one of an 'operator turned VC,' moving from a background in engineering and program management to investing in the next generation of enterprise software. I focus heavily on seed-stage investing in SaaS and AI-native applications, particularly helping bold founders from the Indian ecosystem scale their GTM strategies for the US market. I am deeply passionate about the 'agentification' of software and believe that true global success requires a blend of context, community, and continuity. Beyond the cap table, I care about youth empowerment and building a legacy through mentorship. Whether you're building an AI-first startup or looking to collaborate on cross-border expansion, I'm here to offer operational depth and a strong network of enterprise connections.

Networking

What I can offer

  • ›Deep operational context
  • ›GTM refinement
  • ›Access to a network of enterprise customers
  • ›Connections to top-tier co-investors

Looking for

  • ›Bold founders in the Indian AI ecosystem
  • ›Startups looking to expand to the US market
  • ›Strategic partnerships for co-investment

Best fit for

AI-first startup foundersVenture capital peersEnterprise software leadersSaaSBoomi community members

Current Interests

AI Agents & AutomationCross-Border Expansion (India to US)Vertical SaaS (Healthcare, BFSI, Retail)Youth EmpowermentAI-native POS systems

Background

Career

Transitioned from a technical and operational background in engineering and program management to an 'Operator turned VC' role, founding Foster Ventures in 2023.

Education

MBA from INSEAD (2018-2019); Bachelors of Engineering in Electronics & Communication from Bangalore University; Accounting (CPA Candidate) from Santa Clara University; Mandarin studies at Stanford and UC Berkeley.

Achievements

  • ›Backed companies that raised rounds from Accel, Google AI Fund, and General Catalyst
  • ›Featured speaker at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for Women in AI
  • ›Recipient of the Lions Club International Heroes Award
  • ›Board Observer for Zocket and Rockfish Data

Opinions

  • The 'agentification' of applications is the definitive future of the industry.
  • Scaling a startup globally requires context, community, and continuity, not just ambition.
  • Hands-on operator experience is vital for effective venture capital investing.
  • The greatest legacy is empowering and nurturing the next generation.