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Investing in teams taking us to new horizons at the intersection of AI and software.

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Partnering with visionary entrepreneurs routing paths to new frontiers.

What’s your vision for the future of software? If you see possibilities beyond tomorrow, we’re committed to seeing them come to light. We work and learn right alongside founders, leveraging our decades of experience and accumulated networks to go above and beyond throughout the journey. New destinations ahead.

areas of focus

Stage

Early Growth

We invest in early growth companies with $3M+ of ARR and clear product-market fit, typically at Series B and C. 

Sector

B2B Software

We invest in cutting-edge software companies harnessing the power of AI to supercharge the workforce. 

OUR PILLARS

Authentic Intelligence

We provide humble yet honest council based on our practical grounded experiences and entrenched networks.

Extend Possibilities

We stretch ourselves to serve as an extension of your team in bringing inspiring visions to life, no matter what.

Steadfast Excellence

Entrepreneurial journeys zig and zag, and we’re with you every step of the way, steadfast in our dedication to you, your product, and the vision you’re bringing into the world.

Global

Touring Capital Global presence

Portfolio

Netradyne

Netradyne is revolutionizing fleet safety with AI-powered video telematics and edge computing solutions that monitor driver behavior in real time. From accident prevention to operational cost reduction, Netradyne’s technology empowers fleets to drive safer and more efficient operations, setting a new benchmark for the industry.

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Safely You

SafelyYou is transforming senior living care through AI-powered solutions that predict and address residents’ needs with unmatched accuracy. From fall prevention to care measurement, SafelyYou’s technology enhances resident outcomes, improves operational efficiency, and sets a new standard for person-centered care in the industry.

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Numa

Numa is transforming the automotive industry by building an AI-native platform designed to revolutionize dealership operations. Leveraging advanced AI agents, Numa automates customer interactions, enhances operational efficiency, and boosts dealership productivity.

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CuspAI

CuspAI is applying current breakthroughs in generative AI to the scientific process, paving the way for the scalable and more rapid development of novel materials solutions to key global challenges  like lowering carbon emissions at scale.

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Daloopa

Daloopa pioneered an AI-driven technology to source, organize and distribute the most comprehensive historical datasets for financial institutions globally, enabling them to meet time-critical data discovery requirements during earnings and model building workflows to accelerate an analyst’s time to insight.

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SafeBase

SafeBase is creating a new standard for how companies build and maintain trust with their customers. Their innovative technology empowers organizations to proactively communicate with their customers about security and privacy updates and gives them the tools to build trust at scale.

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Pixis

With their codeless AI infrastructure, Pixis is democratizing artificial intelligence for marketers, agencies, and creative professionals, helping brands in scaling all aspects of their marketing and augmenting their decision-making in a world of infinitely complex consumer behavior.

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Prior Team Investments

Applied_Intuition
blacksharkai
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d-matrix
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fitbit
go1 logo
Innovaccer
Kahoot!
Livongo
NetraDyne
Noon
ObserveAI
Outreach
Rescale
Sendoso
syntiantlogo
Vendr
Volterra
Waze_logo_2022
workboard
Zoom_Video_Communications

Meet your Touring crew.

Our Team

Nagraj Kashyap

General Partner

Nagraj Kashyap​

General Partner

Priya Saiprasad
Samir Kumar

General Partner

Samir Kumar
Carol Yi of Touring Capital

Business Manager

Carol Yi
Evan Wijaya

Principal

Evan Wijaya
Stephanie Mabunga

CFO

Stephanie Mabunga

Venture Partners

Ray Cao of Touring Capital
Ray Cao
Abhishek Kumar
Abhishek Kumar
Lee Feldman

& advisors

Dr. Rajarshi Gupta

news & blog

Touring safebase plus Drata

Touring’s First Exit: SafeBase Acquired

Two men from Netradyne, David Julian and Avneesh Agrawal

Why We Invested in Netradyne

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Priya Saiprasad
Co-Founder and General Partner

San Francisco, CA

Priya is a General Partner at Touring Capital.

Priya co-founded Touring after 13 years in venture capital, M&A and enterprise technology. She was most recently a Partner at SoftBank Vision Fund, where she led investments into category-defining software companies including Pixis, Vendr, Observe.ai, CommerceIQ, Sendoso and Skedulo. Previously, Priya was at Mayfield Fund focused on early-growth investments, and a founding member of M12 (Microsoft’s Venture Fund), where she led investments in Go1, Workboard, PandaDoc, Element AI (acquired by ServiceNow), and Bonsai (acquired by Microsoft). Prior to that, she was a Deal Lead in Square’s M&A team leading acquisitions at the intersection of software and machine learning.

Priya was recognized by Forbes in 2018 as part of their 30 under 30 in Venture Capital list. She is actively involved with All Raise, Neythri, and several prominent Women in Tech associations. Priya holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley.

As a kid, Priya moved across 12 different countries before she turned 12 and has since developed a deep appreciation for entrepreneurs who are scrappy, highly adaptable, and voracious learners. In her free time, Priya is a passionate foodie with a penchant for sushi, a reformer Pilates instructor (to combat all the eating), and a proud mom of Gandalf, Katniss & Jax, two furry felines and a quick-witted pup!

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Carol Yi
Business Manager, Founding Member

San Francisco, CA

Carol is Business Manager at Touring Capital, where she manages team operations and supports the fund’s general partners.

Prior to joining Touring, she spent 15 years at Microsoft and SoftBank Vision Fund, supporting various business functions and senior executives spanning Engineering, Marketing, Communications, and Venture Capital. Carol is a graduate of Guangdong University of Foreign Studies.

Originally from Guangzhou, China, Carol is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Outside of Touring, Carol enjoys traveling and exploring different cultures. She is a yoga enthusiast, a self-proclaimed Asian food expert and a tea lover.

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Lee Feldman
Operating Partner, Founding Member

Miami, FL

Lee is an Operating Partner at Touring Capital, where he leads platform and operational efforts.

Lee joined Touring after spending his career in various technology operating and strategy roles. Prior to Touring, Lee led the thesis-driven investment strategies in emerging technology areas for M12 (Microsoft’s Venture Fund), including autonomous systems, national security technology, MLOps, gaming infrastructure and blockchain. Lee also built a machine learning tool for the fund to bolster data-driven sourcing and diligence strategies. Prior to M12, Lee led strategic initiatives for Corporate Strategy, Core Services Engineering and Operations, and was on the Corporate Strategy & Development team at Microsoft where he developed go-to-market and M&A strategies. Lee is a graduate of University of Michigan where he studied Economics and Entrepreneurship.

In his free time, Lee enjoys spending as much time as he can outdoors, especially with his Husky-Poodle named Uni, and tinkering with tech-enabled human performance. He’s an avid skier, golfer and aspiring tennis player. Lee is also involved in non-profit work, including as an Executive Board Member of Globally.Org, a public-policy organization with a mission to build communities of impact that solve global challenges

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Evan Wijaya
Principal, Founding Member

San Francisco, CA

Evan is a Principal at Touring Capital, where he focuses on global software investing.

Prior to Touring, Evan was at SoftBank Vision Fund, where he primarily focused on growth-stage software investing. At SoftBank, Evan invested in companies including Pixis, CommerceIQ, Go1, Fountain, Cloudbeds, Observe.ai, Standard AI, Blockdaemon, Vuori, and Picsart. Before SoftBank, Evan worked in growth equity and investment banking at The Raine Group, a global TMT-focused merchant bank; at Raine, Evan’s investments included Foursquare, Voi Technology, and Robin.io (acq. Rakuten). Evan is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Outside of Touring, Evan enjoys surfing around California (although he much prefers the warmer waters of his native Indonesia) and searching for the best street food around the world. Evan spent many of his younger days on the rugby pitch and remains a massive rugby fan.

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Samir Kumar
Co-Founder & General Partner

Menlo Park, CA

Samir is a General Partner at Touring Capital.

Before co-founding Touring, Samir was a Managing Partner at M12 (Microsoft’s Venture Fund), where he led investment activities in horizontal / vertical AI, deep tech, and hardware-enabled software companies. Samir’s notable investments include Applied Intuition, Psi Quantum, Wandelbots, Syntiant, D-Matrix, Regrow, and Netradyne. Samir previously held senior product and strategic business development roles at Qualcomm, Samsung, and Microsoft. He developed a strong passion for AI after delving deep into neural networks a decade ago; this ultimately paved his path to becoming a venture investor. Samir is a graduate of Cornell University.

Born in New Delhi and raised in New York, Samir has been inspired throughout his life by the future envisioned in Star Trek. This has been a driving force in shaping his technologist perspective throughout his career, both as an operator and a venture capitalist. At Touring, Samir is excited to partner with entrepreneurs building companies with a strong technical vision and potential to reshape our future.

When not with founders or reading up on the latest research trends in AI and the sciences, Samir enjoys his deep love for electronic music, which he can already see is shared by his 17-month-old daughter! Samir also dabbles in flight simulation and amateur astronomy.

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Nagraj Kashyap
Co-Founder & General Partner

San Francisco, CA

Nagraj is a General Partner at Touring Capital.

Nagraj co-founded Touring after a 20+ year career in venture capital. Nagraj previously founded and served as Global Head at M12 (Microsoft’s Venture Fund), was a founding partner and Global Head of Qualcomm Ventures, and most recently a Managing Partner at SoftBank Vision Fund. Nagraj’s notable investments include Zoom, Outreach, Livongo, Kahoot!, Waze, Fitbit, Airvana, Loggi, and Innovaccer. Nagraj is a graduate of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and the University of Texas, Austin.

Originally from New Delhi, Nagraj is an accidental venture capitalist who has still yet to receive formal training. Nagraj initially began his career as a software engineer, product manager, and management consultant before landing in venture capital in 2003. At Touring, Nagraj looks to partner with entrepreneurs who are highly adaptable, deeply people-oriented and product-obsessed.  

Nagraj is active in the academic community, serving on the Advisory Council of the University of Texas Department of Computer Science and the Dean’s Advisory Board at SDSU Fowler College of Business. Nagraj was also formerly a board member of the National Venture Capital Association. In his free time, Nagraj enjoys meticulously planning family vacations (the most recent of which was a three-week long biking trip in the Balearic Islands), road biking, and studying political history.

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