Priyesh

Priyesh is a Senior Associate at Qualcomm Ventures, focusing on US investments. He is responsible for sourcing, deal execution, and portfolio management, bringing over 4 years of operating and investing experience across early to growth-stage companies.

Before joining Qualcomm Ventures, Priyesh worked with Menlo Ventures and Morpheus Ventures in their investment teams. Prior to his investment roles, he was an Associate General Manager at CleanMax Enviro Energy, where he led growth and corporate development. At CleanMax, Priyesh pioneered new business models and helped scale the firm to unicorn status. Additionally, he has worked with over 10 early-stage companies in various roles, including growth, product development, branding, and fundraising.

Priyesh holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson and an engineering degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. At UCLA Anderson, Priyesh was awarded the Deutschman Venture Fellowship and served on the advisory board of the Price Center for Entrepreneurship. He also led the Entrepreneur Association of UCLA, helping shape the next generation of entrepreneurs and investors.

Outside the office

Priyesh pursues several creative interests, including story writing and photography. He enjoys capturing unique moments through his lens and weaving compelling narratives, combining his analytical mind with his creative passions.