Investors & Partners at Cervin Ventures
3 investors at Cervin Ventures, based in Palo Alto, CA with $200M under management.
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Daniel Karp
Partner, Cervin Ventures
Daniel Karp is a Partner at Cervin Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on identifying and supporting transformative technology companies. With expertise across enterprise software, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, and SaaS, Karp brings a deep understanding of the most dynamic sectors in technology investing. At Cervin Ventures, he works with founders building mission-critical solutions that address complex business challenges. Karp's investment thesis centers on backing companies that leverage cutting-edge technology to create sustainable competitive advantages and drive meaningful value for their customers. Through his work as a partner, he combines strategic capital deployment with operational expertise to help portfolio companies scale and achieve their growth objectives. His professional network and sector knowledge enable him to identify compelling opportunities at the intersection of innovation and market demand.

Preetish Nijhawan
Co-Founder & Partner, Cervin Ventures
Preetish Nijhawan is Co-Founder and Partner at Cervin Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on identifying and scaling transformative technology companies. With deep expertise across Enterprise, AI, Cybersecurity, Fintech, and SaaS sectors, Nijhawan brings strategic insight and operational experience to portfolio companies navigating complex market dynamics. At Cervin Ventures, he partners with visionary founders building solutions that address critical business challenges and drive industry innovation. Nijhawan's investment thesis emphasizes companies with strong founding teams, defensible technology, and significant market opportunities. Through his work, he combines rigorous due diligence with hands-on support to help early and growth-stage ventures achieve sustainable competitive advantages and accelerate their growth trajectories.

Shirish Sathaye
Partner, Cervin Ventures
Shirish Sathaye is a Partner at Cervin Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on identifying and scaling transformative technology companies. With expertise spanning enterprise software, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, and SaaS, Sathaye brings a strategic investment perspective to emerging opportunities in these high-growth sectors. At Cervin Ventures, he evaluates companies addressing critical business challenges through innovative technology solutions. His investment focus reflects a deep understanding of market dynamics and the structural shifts driving value creation in mission-critical software and technology infrastructure. Sathaye is committed to partnering with exceptional founders and leadership teams to build category-defining companies that deliver sustainable competitive advantages and measurable impact across enterprise markets.
About the Cervin Ventures Team
Cervin Ventures's investment team consists of 3 professionals, headquartered in Palo Alto, CA and managing $200M in assets. The team brings diverse backgrounds and specialized expertise to evaluate and support portfolio companies.
Across the team, Cervin Ventures's investors cover expertise in Enterprise, AI, Cybersecurity, Fintech, SaaS. This breadth of sector knowledge enables the firm to evaluate opportunities across multiple verticals and provide specialized post-investment support to founders.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many investors are at Cervin Ventures?
Cervin Ventures has 3 investors and partners on their team, based in Palo Alto, CA. Each team member brings specialized expertise across different sectors and investment stages.
Who are the partners at Cervin Ventures?
Cervin Ventures's team consists of 3 investment professionals. View individual investor profiles above for detailed backgrounds, focus areas, and portfolio companies.
How large is Cervin Ventures?
Cervin Ventures manages approximately $200M in assets under management with a team of 3 investment professionals, headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.
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