Innovobot has appointed Neha Khera as Managing Partner of Innovobot Resonance Ventures (IRV), its early-stage deep tech fund.
Khera will lead IRV’s team, bringing her extensive expertise in fund management, early-stage investing, and scaling high-impact technology startups.
Khera joined Innovobot from 2048 Ventures when she joined the firm in 2020. Prior to that she held positions with 500 Startup Canada and MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF).
Innovobot Resonance Ventures is focusing investments in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), (Human Machine Interface (HMI), Internet of Things (IoT) and Advanced Materials. Typical investment will be the range of $250,000 to $500,000 in pre-seed and seed financing.
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Neha Khera joins Innovobot as Managing Partner of Innovobot Resonance Ventures
Montreal, QC – April 2, 2025 – Innovobot is proud to welcome Neha Khera as Managing Partner of Innovobot Resonance Ventures (IRV), our early-stage deep tech fund. A seasoned venture capitalist with a stellar track record, Neha will lead IRV’s team, bringing her extensive expertise in fund management, early-stage investing, and scaling high-impact technology startups.
Neha Khera brings over a decade of experience in venture capital, with a track record that speaks for itself. As co-founder of 500 Canada, she personally led 16 investments, including two unicorns, contributing to a 7x fund return and achieving a personal track record of 20x. Her leadership has spanned both Canadian and US-based funds, demonstrating her ability to navigate diverse markets and drive exceptional results.
Mario J. Venditti, CEO of Innovobot, commented: “Neha’s exceptional leadership, operational expertise, and deep network in the VC ecosystem make her an invaluable addition to Innovobot. Her ability to identify and support transformative technology aligns perfectly with our mission of investing in brilliant founders that are solving the world’s most complex problems.”
Neha has raised capital for venture funds, managed relationships with Limited Partners, and developed the operational infrastructure required to run successful funds. Her deep knowledge of fund operations, from managing deal flow to reporting and portfolio management, has been a cornerstone of her success in venture capital and is a key strength she brings to IRV.
“Deep technologies will play a major role in advancing critical industries over the next decade, and I couldn’t be more excited about leading a deep tech fund with the bench strength that Innovobot brings to the table,” added Neha Khera. “Through its unmatched talent and expertise, Innovobot will help drive superior results for IRV when it comes to sourcing, picking and supporting startups”.
A proud graduate of the University of Waterloo’s Electrical Engineering program and the Richard Ivey School of Business (MBA), Neha began her career as an engineer before transitioning to venture capital. This unique combination of technical expertise and business acumen has been instrumental in her ability to identify and nurture innovative startups.
Her journey in venture capital began at MaRS IAF (Investment Accelerator Fund), where she honed her skills in due diligence and ecosystem building. Neha later expanded her impact through roles at 500 Startups and 2048 Ventures, where she focused on emerging technology markets and deep tech, further cementing her reputation as a leader in the VC industry.
Deeply integrated into North American ecosystems, Neha brings an extensive network of founders, investors, and industry leaders. As part of Innovobot’s commitment to strengthening Canada’s innovation landscape, IRV will continue to support world-class founders, ensuring that emerging Canadian deep tech companies have the resources to scale globally.
Neha’s passion for early-stage investing and fostering innovation aligns perfectly with Innovobot’s mission to create meaningful impact. As a dedicated mentor to women in engineering and technology, Neha is committed to diversity, innovation, and collaboration, values that are core to Innovobot. With Neha at the helm, and her vision, leadership, and extensive experience, we are confident that she will position IRV for continued success as we move forward with our strategic plans.
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Innovobot is an investment platform that creates value through innovation. Our vision is to foster innovation across industries for the benefit of society. Innovobot helps companies mitigate risk and accelerate time to market by providing innovation and key commercial support in order to scale Innovobot Resonance Ventures (IRV), our venture capital arm, invests in entrepreneurs that build pioneering technology startups for the benefit of humanity. Based in Montreal, Canada, Innovobot has business and operational activities across Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia.
