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Bejul Somaia

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Partner at Lightspeed India Partners Advisors LLP
📍 United States

Bejul Somaia is a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners with over 25 years of experience as both an investor and a founder. He spearheaded the firms global expansion into India and Southeast Asia, backing market-leading companies. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BSc from The London School of Economics.

Outside of work, Bejul is a former competitive amateur golfer, a hobby he says teaches him a lot about himself and others. He is an avid reader, citing "Atlas Shrugged" as a favorite book, and also enjoys listening to his teenage daughters Chill playlist on Spotify.

Unique fact: In 2019, Bejul won the Midas Touch award, recognizing him as the best venture capital investor in India for his successful early-stage investments.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Partner
Location
United States
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AI in Healthcare
He led Lightspeed's investment in preventative health-tech company Neko Health and joined its board, stating that AI is reshaping healthcare and fundamentally rethinking prevention.
Founder Mentality
As a former founder himself (Openlist), he has a founder-centric investment philosophy, stating he believes in backing exceptional people rather than chasing investment themes.
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Career

Work history

11-2008
Partner
Lightspeed India Partners Advisors LLP
11-2008
Partner
Lightspeed Venture Partners
12-2004 - 11-2008
Co-CEO
Twiga Fiberglass
10-2003 - 5-2006
Founder & Chairman
Openlist
2001 - 2003
Investment Professional
General Catalyst Partners
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Education
1997 - 1998
MBA
Harvard Business School
9-1991 - 7-1994
BSc
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
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