Our Story
There’s a mango tree that’s been rooted in the same place for generations. It didn’t grow fast. It grew deep.
That’s the philosophy behind Rootd Ventures. We back early-stage founders and startup companies with deep conviction. People solving real problems, not chasing hype.
The Convergence of Vision & Integrity
Rootd Ventures was born from a shared observation: the most transformative ideas often fail not for a lack of vision, but for a lack of foundation.
As a team, we realized that the “Deep Tech” landscape required more than just capital—it required a unique blend of aggressive forward-thinking and institutional-grade discipline. We saw an opportunity to build a venture firm that mirrored the very companies we sought to fund: agile, innovative, yet structurally unbreakable.
The Partnership of "What" and "How"
Our leadership is built on a deliberate balance.
Jaypreeth brings the “What” – the investment foresight to identify breakthroughs in AI, Fintech, and Emerging Tech. With years of experience in business transformation and C-suite advisory, he focuses on the horizon, seeking the founders and technologies that will define the next decade.
Shreya provides the “How” – the operational excellence and risk-mitigation framework that allows that vision to scale safely. By building a rock-solid foundation of compliance and governance, she ensures that Rootd Ventures isn’t just a fund, but a resilient institution that LPs can trust and founders can lean on.
Our Mission
At Rootd, we don’t just “write cheques.” We build the infrastructure for innovation.
We partner with ambitious founders at the intersection of technology and scale, providing them with the “Smart Capital” and the “Operational Roadmap” necessary to turn deep tech into market-leading reality.
Our Core Values
Radical Integrity & Transparency
In the world of Venture Capital, trust is the only currency that truly matters. Whether it is our reporting to LPs or our feedback to founders, we operate with unwavering honesty. We believe that clear, data-driven transparency is the bedrock of a long-term partnership.
The Rootd Way: No “black boxes.” Just clear communication and ethical governance.
Foundational Scalability (The "How")
We don’t just build for the next quarter; we build for the next decade. Every process we implement and every startup we back is evaluated through the lens of structural integrity. We believe that for innovation to reach its peak, the operational “roots” must be deep and disciplined.
The Rootd Way: Growth without a foundation is just a risk. We provide the foundation.
Deep Tech, Human Insight (The "What")
While we invest in complex AI, Fintech, and Emerging Technologies, we never lose sight of the humans behind the code. We combine rigorous technical due diligence with a deep understanding of founder psychology and market dynamics.
The Rootd Way: Investing in breakthroughs, powered by people
Collaborative Resilience
The path from “Seed” to “Market Leader” is never a straight line. We pride ourselves on being the calmest heads in the room when challenges arise. As a leadership team, we model the resilience we expect from our founders—stable, proactive, and solution-oriented.
The Rootd Way: We are in the trenches with you, from compliance to exit.
The Team & Track Record
Jaypreeth Jayamohan
Managing Director & Fund Manager
The Visionary Architect
Jaypreeth drives the strategic direction of Rootd Ventures, focusing on the “What” of the investment thesis. With a deep-rooted background in business transformation and venture capital, he identifies the breakthrough technologies and ambitious founders that will define the next decade of innovation.
His role is centered on sourcing high-potential opportunities in Deep Tech, Clean Tech, and Fintech, and partnering with founders to scale their vision into market-leading companies. Jaypreeth brings a “founder-first” mentality sharpened by years of C-suite advisory at EY, ensuring that Rootd’s portfolio companies have the capital and the strategic roadmap to achieve hyper-growth.
“Investing is about seeing the future before it arrives; my job is to find the builders making that future a reality.”
Shreya Raju Jaypreeth
Head of Risk, Operations & Compliance
The Operational Foundation
While the fund identifies visionary “Whats,” Shreya masters the “How.” As the Head of Risk, Operations, and Compliance, she is the architect of the firm’s operational backbone, ensuring that every investment is built on a rock-solid foundation that can scale without cracking.
Shreya oversees the critical infrastructure of Rootd Ventures—from rigorous regulatory governance and AIF compliance to risk mitigation and internal systems. Her work ensures institutional-grade integrity for our LPs and provides our founders with the structural discipline required to move from startup to powerhouse. By balancing Jaypreeth’s investment drive with operational precision, she ensures the firm remains resilient, transparent, and built for the long haul.
“Innovation requires a safe harbor; I build the systems that allow our vision and our founders to scale with total confidence.”
Jeyananth Thangappan
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