Sameer Brij Verma

Sameer Brij Verma is a highly active and influential early-stage venture investor, having partnered with over 80 startups, including 11 unicorns. He founded Northpoint Capital, a $150 million fund, to focus on emerging technology and AI-driven companies, building on his extensive experience as Managing Director at Nexus Venture Partners, where he established and led their Bangalore office and invested in numerous successful companies like Postman, Unacademy, and Infra.market. economictimes+3

Beyond institutional venture capital, Sameer manages personal investment vehicles such as Breakthrough Capital and BroadBridge Capital Management, which target high-growth startups, pre-IPO opportunities, and public market equities. His diverse portfolio includes prominent Indian companies like Bira91, Licious, Slice, Chennai Super Kings, NSE, FiveStar Biz Finance, and Astrotalk, demonstrating a broad investment thesis across consumer, enterprise, and financial sectors. edu+2

Committed to advancing education and leadership, Sameer is a founding member of both Ashoka University and Plaksha University, aiming to redefine liberal arts and technology education in India. He is also recognized for his intellectual contributions as a Kamalnayan Bajaj Fellow at The Aspen Institute, a Kautilya Fellow at India Foundation, and a Global Panel Member at MIT Tech Review, further highlighting his engagement in thought leadership. edu+2