The Emerging VC Association (EVCA) has named BIP Ventures Vice President Paraj Mathur to its inaugural Emerging VC List. EVCA founder Adam Dawkins describes the EVC List as a spotlight of "early- to mid-career investors whose professional arcs will shape a fast-changing industry for decades to come." As part of this year's cohort, Paraj is among the top 25 rising stars in venture capital at the pre-partner and partner levels.
EVCA curates the EVC List through a multi-step process that includes objective and subjective considerations of the investor's track record. The selection panel analyzes public data sources, attributing points based on deals sourced and diligence performed, considering whether the investor has a board observer or director position. They then review applicant submissions, references, nominations from founders and senior partners (MDs and GPs), and input from top senior investors at leading VC firms.
Once the list is complete, the EVC calculates the investor's deal attribution score and weighs the stage of the investor, their time in the venture capital sector, and the 'multiple on valuation' markup for their current and exited portfolios.
"It's an honor to be recognized and a privilege to work alongside and learn from the amazing founders in our portfolio. It's extremely fulfilling to play a small part in their journey of building, launching, and scaling something new that makes a big impact in their industry. I hope more founders building revolutionary software and marketplace businesses discover me through the list and feel excited to work with BIP and me as they consider their next fundraise." (Paraj Mathur)
Throughout this year, Paraj will work with EVC list partners on a detailed and honed investment thesis focused on areas of innovation that excite him. He will gather and cross-pollinate knowledge with his EVC peers, GP mentors, and other industry leaders recognized for their successful track records.
Congratulations, Paraj! Our team at BIP Ventures and our ecosystem of founders and investors are lucky to have you as a member of our team.
The Emerging Venture Capitalists Association (EVCA) was founded in 2017 as a nonprofit, invite-only community for pre-partner and junior partner investors working full-time for institutional and corporate venture funds. It is managed by a 90+ volunteer team of VCs and comprises over 32 industry and geographic-specific communities. Learn more about the EVC and rising star list at https://www.evclist.com/.
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