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EPISODE · Nov 14, 2025 · 55 MIN

Anish Srivastava, Swisscom Ventures VP on CVC, Innovation & Startup Growth

from Venture with Grace · host Grace Gong

Anish Srivastava is a seasoned venture capitalist and innovation leader, currently a Venture Partner at Swisscom Ventures, where he focuses on Series A and later-stage investments in enterprise SaaS, AI, cybersecurity, next-gen IT, cloud technologies, and telecom. Anish also leads Telosity Ventures, investing in early-stage startups focused on digital wellness and mental health. In addition, he is the Founder and CEO of Vinaj Ventures, an innovation firm that helps Fortune 500 companies develop strategies and partnerships in the startup ecosystem.His previous roles include leadership positions at Citi Ventures, where he managed a global innovation fund, and JP Morgan Chase, where he played a key role in driving digital transformation. He also gained valuable entrepreneurial experience at tech startups like Egreetings, Geodesic, and Lexy, and led mobile innovation for Orange in Silicon Valley and London. Anish’s entrepreneurial experience includes executive roles at several technology startups such as Egreetings, Geodesic, and Lexy, where he focused on pioneering new consumer-facing mobile services. Topics: Building & Scaling Innovation Inside the EnterpriseCVC Trends Across Regions (US, EU, LATAM, APAC)Startup Readiness: What Corporates Actually Look For#Cybersecurity #AI #DefenseTech #VentureCapital #VentureWithGrace

Anish Srivastava is a seasoned venture capitalist and innovation leader, currently a Venture Partner at Swisscom Ventures, where he focuses on Series A and later-stage investments in enterprise SaaS, AI, cybersecurity, next-gen IT, cloud technologies, and telecom. Anish also leads Telosity Ventures, investing in early-stage startups focused on digital wellness and mental health. In addition, he is the Founder and CEO of Vinaj Ventures, an innovation firm that helps Fortune 500 companies develop strategies and partnerships in the startup ecosystem.His previous roles include leadership positions at Citi Ventures, where he managed a global innovation fund, and JP Morgan Chase, where he played a key role in driving digital transformation. He also gained valuable entrepreneurial experience at tech startups like Egreetings, Geodesic, and Lexy, and led mobile innovation for Orange in Silicon Valley and London. Anish’s entrepreneurial experience includes executive roles at several technology startups such as Egreetings, Geodesic, and Lexy, where he focused on pioneering new consumer-facing mobile services. Topics: Building & Scaling Innovation Inside the EnterpriseCVC Trends Across Regions (US, EU, LATAM, APAC)Startup Readiness: What Corporates Actually Look For#Cybersecurity #AI #DefenseTech #VentureCapital #VentureWithGrace

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