Rishit Parikh

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Rishit Parikh is a passionate entrepreneur and investor committed to discovering trailblazing innovators who challenge the status quo. With a keen eye for promising opportunities, he has been instrumental in raising over $60 million through 15 closed early-stage deals as the co-founder of Ingenious Advisors, a boutique investment bank. As a Venture Partner at ah! Ventures, India’s largest angel investing network, Rishit advised over 300 angel investors and closed three transactions. At Illinois Ventures, he has led DeepTech and HealthTech transactions, developing investment theses on technologies such as AI-based drug discovery, Therapeutics, and Space Technology.

Rishit’s investment philosophy focuses on scalability, sustainability, and differentiation, with a belief that exceptional founders can capture untapped market opportunities. His experience spans across sectors including Consumer, SaaS, Fintech, Clean Mobility, Healthcare, and AI. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Finance at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and having passed the CFA Level 2 exam, Rishit is committed to making strategic investments that advance innovation and progress. His journey reflects a thoughtful balance between knowledge and action, and he is dedicated to shaping the future of technology and entrepreneurship.