Manasi Shah

Manasi Shah is a venture capital professional currently serving as Vice President at Accel, where she focuses on early-stage investments across AI, consumer, and fintech sectors. She is recognized for her intuitive investment approach, balancing accumulated wisdom with fresh perspectives, and prioritizing founders who demonstrate an obsession with their customers. accel+1

Her diverse career trajectory includes a strong foundation in management consulting at Bain & Company, where she specialized in growth projects and private equity investments in the technology space. This experience is complemented by operational roles in edtech (Springboard, Edubridge) and fintech (FlexiLoans) startups, as well as prior venture capital experience as a Seed Investor at Learn Capital (EdTech) and Acumen (EdTech and AgriTech). accel+2

Academically, Manasi holds an MBA from The Wharton School of Business and an undergraduate degree in Economics, graduating with summa cum laude honors. This strong educational background underpins her analytical skills and strategic thinking in the investment landscape. accel+1

Beyond her professional endeavors, Manasi engages in interests such as playing badminton, travelling, and reading on beauty and makeup, reflecting a balanced personal life. talentsharks