Anansi CapitalFounder & Managing Partner
Jan 2025 — Present
Runs a solo-GP fund backing AI rollup companies at pre-seed and seed.
Vinay Iyengar founded Anansi Capital to back entrepreneurs using AI to transform services businesses and other traditional industries. He previously invested at Foundation Capital, Two Sigma Ventures and Bessemer Venture Partners, and helped Fortanix through a leadership transition as an executive in residence.
Vinay Iyengar founded Anansi Capital to back entrepreneurs using AI to transform services businesses and other traditional industries. He previously invested at Foundation Capital, Two Sigma Ventures and Bessemer Venture Partners, and helped Fortanix through a leadership transition as an executive in residence.
Career
NAFSTEM Advisory Committee Member
Until Present
Cosigns Received
Featured Media
forbes.com
Vinay Iyengar — Forbes 30 Under 30 2026
Forbes profile on Iyengar and Anansi Capital's AI-rollup strategy.
vinayiyengar.com
Value Creation for AI Rollups
Vinay's framework for improving acquired services businesses through operating changes, AI and growth.
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Request for Startups – AI Rollup Edition
Vinay outlines opportunities in legal services, data center maintenance, infrastructure permitting and employee benefits, explaining where AI could improve fragmented service businesses.
youtube.com
Vinay Iyengar on early-stage investing and AI
Vinay Iyengar discusses early-stage investing, developing a focused investment thesis, and how AI changes opportunities for founders.
