Investments
5+ companies
Focus
DevTools, Enterprise
Open-source and developer tools specialist at Benchmark, Puttagunta has established himself as one of Silicon Valley's leading investors in infrastructure software. Previously at NEA, he is known for identifying breakthrough companies in the developer tools, enterprise infrastructure, and artificial intelligence sectors. His notable investments include HashiCorp, Elastic, Neo4j, Kong, and Yugabyte, demonstrating his deep expertise in open-source business models and developer-focused platforms. Puttagunta's investment approach focuses on companies building fundamental infrastructure that developers and enterprises rely on for critical operations. His technical background and understanding of developer communities enable him to evaluate complex infrastructure technologies and identify companies with the potential to become essential platforms in the modern technology stack.