Vashali Shroff is an Investor & Head of Strategic Alliances at Simsan Ventures, early-stage diversity venture capital fund that backs underrepresented founders and diverse teams developing frontier technologies and solving vital issues. Investment areas include AI/ML, AR/VR, Robotics, Fintech, Blockchain, Cleantech, Construction Tech, PropTech, Biotech, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Nano Technologies. Although Vashali has banking in her background, she comes to Simsan as a seasoned pro in client and investor relations.  Prior to joining Simsan in early 2022, Vashali advised developing startups in the fintech and real estate sectors. She started out in luxury brands and retail services before moving into wealth management.  For Simsan, Vashali manages investor relations, providing support for fundraising and building strategic alliances for securing deal flow and relationships with industry experts. As a member of the Alma Angel community, Vashali advocates for talented female entrepreneurs and leadership and also consults other startups. She holds a BSc degree in Economics from City University, London and an MA in Finance and Global Management from Regents Business School, London.