Current Firm
Cyphr
Focus
AI, Fintech
About Minal Hasan
Minal Hasan is a lawyer-turned-venture capitalist who practiced startup law at top firms representing companies like Twitter and Uber before founding Cyphr, a solo-GP fund that specifically targets startups in regulated industries like fintech and compliance-heavy sectors. She previously raised $183M at K2 Global with a focus on helping companies scale between Silicon Valley and Asia, and has a background spanning journalism, teaching, and product roles before moving into venture capital.
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Investment Stage
Investment Profile
Minal Hasan is a Founder and General Partner, Cyphr at Cyphr.
Minal's investment focus spans AI, Fintech, Enterprise, Consumer, Biotech, Cybersecurity, Climate, DevTools, Robotics, SaaS, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Minal Hasan?
Minal Hasan is a Founder and General Partner, Cyphr at Cyphr. Their investment focus includes AI, Fintech, Enterprise.
What does Minal Hasan invest in?
Minal Hasan focuses on investments in AI, Fintech, Enterprise, Consumer, Biotech, Cybersecurity, Climate, DevTools, Robotics, SaaS through Cyphr. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What firm is Minal Hasan at?
Minal Hasan is currently at Cyphr, serving as Founder and General Partner, Cyphr.
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