The path to success is determined at the inception of any business idea.
Sprout & Oak is an early-stage fund that invests in founders building transformative, generational companies in an AI-first world.
We realize that the path to success is determined at the inception of any business idea. With deep industry knowledge, strategic guidance, and a highly connected network, we empower entrepreneurs to build businesses that change the world.
By aligning early with these founders, we create unparalleled value, offering access to solutions that shape the future of enterprise software.
Empowering Visionaries Who Shape the Future
Our team partners with daring entrepreneurs from the very beginning – when the stakes are high and the potential is limitless! We’re in it with you from day one. Our team works hand-in-hand with founders, offering operational and strategic expertise to accelerate growth from the earliest stages
Founding Team
Sachin Nayyar
Sachin is a recognized cybersecurity visionary and operator who has founded and exited several companies successfully. As well, Sachin has been an active angel investor and helped several startups in their growth journeys.
Sachin is currently CEO & Founder at Saviynt. Previously he founded and led Securonix and Vaau.
Hemen Vimadalal
Hemen is a forward-thinking leader in cybersecurity and digital identity, with a track record of building and scaling successful companies. Hemen’s angel investments include Brinqa, AuthMind, Crypteron among others.
Hemen is currently CEO & Founder of 1Kosmos. Previously Hemen founded and led Simeio Solutions and Vaau.
MJ Ramachandran
MJ Ramachandran is an experienced venture capitalist and operator. Most recently, he was at Forgepoint Capital leading investments at the convergence of cybersecurity, infrastructure software, financial services, and AI.
MJ started his career as an investment banker at AGC Partners and helped grow the Personal Loans business at LendingClub.