Smaran Velidi

Smaran Velidi is a Deal Scout at Anchor Capital GP, specializing in growth-stage B2B and B2C software, with notable investments in companies like Dragos, Equipment Share, and UiPath. With a strong foundation in the finance and investment sectors, Smaran participated in the NBA's Future Sales Star Program, aimed at nurturing future revenue leaders in sports. Previous internships include roles at Bregal Sagemount, focusing on software growth in private equity; Enphase Energy, a leader in solar technology; BSI Financial Services, a mortgage technology firm; and the Houston Methodist Concussion Center, collaborating on data-driven training for athletes. Smaran holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas McCombs School of Business, with a focus on Canfield Business Honors and Finance.