Sanjay Mandava 🦈
About Sanjay Mandava 🦈
Sanjay Mandava is the Founder and CEO of Landeed and an angel investor in multiple startups, including 91Squarefeet and Raven. He has a background in investment management and real estate development, and he has been associated with Y Combinator since 2016.
Work at Landeed
Sanjay Mandava serves as the Founder and CEO of Landeed, a company he established in 2022. Landeed focuses on developing a property title search engine tailored for the developing world. This initiative aims to streamline the process of property title verification, addressing a significant challenge in real estate transactions in emerging markets.
Current Investment Roles
Since 2022, Sanjay Mandava has taken on multiple roles as an Angel Investor in various startups, including 91Squarefeet, Raven, Betterhalf, Abridge, Seaflight Technologies, Notebook Labs, Maverick Bioworks, Bunting Labs, ANQ Finance, Kamion, and Roots Studio. His involvement in these companies reflects his commitment to supporting innovative ventures across diverse sectors.
Previous Experience in Investment Management
Before founding his startups, Sanjay Mandava worked as a proprietary trader and investment analyst. He was employed at Knight Vinke Asset Management in Monaco from 2010 to 2012. His background in investment management has provided him with valuable insights into financial markets and investment strategies.
Educational Background at Y Combinator
Sanjay Mandava has been associated with Y Combinator since 2016, participating in its startup accelerator program. His experience at Y Combinator has contributed to his entrepreneurial journey, enabling him to refine his business ideas and connect with a network of like-minded founders.
Real Estate Development Experience
In addition to his roles in investment and startups, Sanjay Mandava has experience as a real estate developer. This background complements his current venture at Landeed, where his understanding of the real estate market informs the development of the property title search engine.