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Samir Kumar

Co-Founder and General Partner at Touring Capital

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Overview

Samir Kumar is a Co-Founder and General Partner at Touring Capital [1], a position Kumar has held since March 2023 [3]. Kumar brings over 20 years of experience in the technology industry as a technologist venture capitalist who invests in AI-powered B2B software-centric companies globally at the early-growth stage [2]. Kumar holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Aerospace Engineering from Cornell University [11] and graduated from the Bronx High School of Science [12]. In addition to the role at Touring Capital, Kumar serves on the boards of NobleAI [8], NymboAI [4], and Parasail [5], and holds investor and observer positions at CuspAI [6] and Exaforce [7].

Profile introduction
Source excerptLinkedIn [2]

With over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, I am a technologist venture capitalist who invests in AI-powered B2B software-centric companies globally at the early-growth stage. Empowering entrepreneurs who are building the next generation of intelligent and scalable solutions that can transform industries and societies is what gives me a sense of purpose! As a co-founder and general partner of Touring Capital, I bring a deeptech perspective and experiences to the team, as well as a deep understanding of the AI ecosystem, markets, and trends.

Career history

  1. Co-Founder and General PartnerMar 2023 to presentTouring Capital
  2. Board MemberJun 2026 to presentNymboAI
  3. Board MemberJan 2026 to presentParasail
  4. InvestorJun 2024 to presentCuspAI
  5. Board ObserverJun 2024 to presentExaforce
  6. Member Board of DirectorsJan 2023 to presentNobleAI
  7. Member Board of DirectorsMay 2023 to Aug 2026Wallaroo.AI
  8. Managing PartnerSep 2022 to Nov 2022M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund
  9. Member Board of DirectorsWallaroo

Education

  1. B.S., Mechanical Engineering w/ a concentration in Aerospace Engineering1996 - 2000Cornell University
  2. High School Diploma at Bronx High School of Science1992 - 1996

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