Sakib Dadi

Sakib Dadi is an experienced venture capitalist with a strong focus on infrastructure software, developer platforms, and data products. He transitioned from engineering and investment banking to VC, driven by an interest in how startups leverage technology for business model innovation. He is currently a Partner at Stage 2 Capital, where he invests in seed and Series A companies. stage2+3

Before joining Stage 2 Capital, Sakib spent nearly a decade at Bessemer Venture Partners, progressing to Vice President. In this role, he was actively involved in identifying and supporting companies across developer platforms and infrastructure. His portfolio and board observer roles included notable companies like LaunchDarkly, Guild Education, Sila Nanotechnologies, Okera, and Coder.com, demonstrating his deep engagement with the tech ecosystem. bvp+1

Academically, Sakib holds multiple degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, including a Master of Science in Materials Science & Engineering and Bachelor of Science degrees in both Materials Science & Engineering and Economics (from The Wharton School). He graduated summa cum laude from the Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology, indicating a multidisciplinary foundation in both technical and business fields. stage2+2

Sakib's expertise extends to guiding founders through complex fundraising landscapes. He frequently shares insights on strategies for raising capital in challenging markets, emphasizing investor qualification, metric auditing, narrative control, preparedness for AI integration, and leveraging existing investor networks. He has co-authored content on this topic for Stage 2 Capital. dearstage2