Ishika Chawla

As an investor at Menlo Ventures, Ishika focuses on investment opportunities in AI/ML, SaaS, and cloud infrastructure. She looks for companies with strong fundamentals and founders who have clear, ambitious visions for their businesses.

Ishika joined Menlo from Goldman Sachs TMT, where she worked on a variety of transactions across software infrastructure, consumer internet, electronic system design, and more. During this time, she also supported several Fortune 500 tech companies in managing complex financial transactions and strategic endeavors, as well as helping private companies with sell-side M&A strategy—piquing her interest in the inner workings of fast-growing startups and leading her to venture capital.

Ishika grew up in the Bay Area and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a bachelor’s degree in Economics and a minor in Data Science. During her free time, you can find Ishika hiking, traveling, caring for her plant collection, and cooking for friends and family.

Supported by: Lauren Etienne, lauren.etienne@menlovc.com