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Rajive Keshup

Rajive Keshup

Unclaimed
Partner, Cathay InnovationCathay InnovationSan Francisco, CA

Current Firm

Cathay Innovation

Investments

1+ companies

Focus

Fintech, AI

About Rajive Keshup

Rajive Keshup is a Partner at Cathay Innovation, a venture capital firm investing across fintech, artificial intelligence, consumer technology, and digital health sectors. With a focus on identifying transformative companies at the intersection of technology and essential services, Keshup has demonstrated strong investment acumen, notably backing Chime, the mobile-first financial services platform that revolutionized consumer banking. His expertise spans multiple high-growth verticals, positioning him to identify and support innovative founders building the next generation of technology-enabled businesses. Based on his track record and investment thesis, Keshup focuses on opportunities where technology drives meaningful improvements in accessibility, efficiency, and user experience across financial services and healthcare sectors.

Focus Areas

Investment Stage

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+

Notable Investments

Other Investors at Cathay Innovation

Costanza Carissimo
Costanza Carissimo

Investment Director, Cathay Innovation

Cathay Innovation

Denis Barrier
Denis Barrier

Co-Founder & CEO, Cathay Innovation

Cathay Innovation

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Jonathan Healy

Investor, Cathay Innovation

Cathay Innovation

Jun Ma headshot
Jun Ma

Partner, Cathay Innovation

Cathay Innovation

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Investment Profile

Rajive Keshup is a Partner, Cathay Innovation at Cathay Innovation, based in San Francisco, CA.

Rajive's investment focus spans Fintech, AI, Consumer, Digital Health, 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.

Notable investments in Rajive's portfolio include Chime. These companies reflect a pattern of backing high-potential startups across their focus sectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Rajive Keshup?

Rajive Keshup is a Partner, Cathay Innovation at Cathay Innovation, based in San Francisco, CA. Their investment focus includes Fintech, AI, Consumer.

What does Rajive Keshup invest in?

Rajive Keshup focuses on investments in Fintech, AI, Consumer, Digital Health through Cathay Innovation. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.

What are Rajive Keshup's most notable investments?

Rajive Keshup's notable portfolio investments include Chime. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.

What firm is Rajive Keshup at?

Rajive Keshup is currently at Cathay Innovation, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, serving as Partner, Cathay Innovation.

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