Prashanth Boccasam Overview
- Company
- CommuniKids
- Primary Position
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Chairman
- Primary Industry
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Information Technology
- Active Board Seats
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2
- Med. Deal Size
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Prashanth Boccasam General Information
Biography
Mr. Prashanth Boccasam serves as Chairman at CommuniKids. He served as Operating Partner at Cota Capital. He currently serves as an independent board director at Appian Corporation (NASDAQ: APPN) and as the CEO of WealthEngine. PV started his career at Microsoft in the 1990s. He co-founded Entevo in 1997, which was acquired by BindView/Symantec in 2001. PV then founded Approval in 2002 which was sold to Infor/Lawson in 2011. PV co-founded ClearStandards in 2007 which was acquired by SAP in 2009. PV has been a General Partner at Novak Biddle Venture Partners, a $600M early-stage technology fund, since 2009. PV has successfully mentored entrepreneurs and invested in over twenty early-to-mid-stage startups. He serves on the University of Maryland's Computer, Mathematics, and Natural Science (CMNS) Board of Visitors and as well as the Dingman Center of Entrepreneurship. PV is the founder of Pratham (DC-Chapter), India's largest NGO focused on education. PV has a bachelor's in Computer Science from the University of Pune and has executive management certificates from MIT Sloan School of Management. He serves as Board Member at 1Bridge.
Contact Information
Address
- 4719 Wisconsin Avenue
- Washington, DC 20016
- United States
Prashanth Boccasam Board Seats (2)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Bridge | Logistics | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Bangalore, India | |
| CommuniKids | Educational and Training Services (B2C) | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Washington, DC |
Prashanth Boccasam Lead Partner on Deals (1)
Prashanth Boccasam has been the lead partner on 1 deal. Their latest deal was with Owl.Co, a financial software company. The deal was made for on 03-Nov-2021.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owl.Co | 03-Nov-2021 | Early Stage VC (Series B) | Completed | Financial Software | Vancouver, Canada |
Prashanth Boccasam Network (23)
Board Members (6)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeannine Piacenza | CommuniKids | CommuniKids | Washington, DC | |
| Arvind Agarwal | 1Bridge | Capital 4 Development Partners | Bangalore, India | |
| 1Bridge | 1Bridge | Bangalore, India | ||
| CommuniKids | Self | Washington, DC | ||
| CommuniKids | CommuniKids | Washington, DC |
Portfolio Executives (12)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sohrab Merat | Owl.Co | Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer | 03-Nov-2021 | Vancouver, Canada |
| Sam Merat | Owl.Co | Chief Technology Officer | 03-Nov-2021 | Vancouver, Canada |
| Owl.Co | Director of Finance | 03-Nov-2021 | Vancouver, Canada | |
| Owl.Co | Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer | 03-Nov-2021 | Vancouver, Canada | |
| Owl.Co | Advisor | 03-Nov-2021 | Vancouver, Canada |
Fund Team Members (5)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babak Yazdani | Cota Capital | Cota Fintech Ventures II | San Francisco, CA |
| Benjamin Malka | Cota Capital | Cota Fintech Ventures II | San Francisco, CA |
| Cota Capital | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Cota Capital | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Cota Capital | San Francisco, CA |
Prashanth Boccasam Affiliated Funds (1)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cota Fintech Ventures II | Cota Capital | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2021 |
Prashanth Boccasam FAQs
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Who is Prashanth Boccasam?
Mr. Prashanth Boccasam serves as Chairman at CommuniKids.
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How much does Prashanth Boccasam typically invest?
Prashanth Boccasam's median deal size is .
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What is Prashanth Boccasam’s main position?
Prashanth Boccasam’s primary position is Chairman.
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What are the contact details for Prashanth Boccasam?
Prashanth Boccasam’s email address is pv and his phone number is +1 (202) .
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How many active board seats does Prashanth Boccasam hold?
Prashanth Boccasam holds 2 board seats including 1Bridge and CommuniKids.
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