Founder. Investor. True north.
In Sanskrit, Dhruv (pronounced 'Droov') means the North Star — Polaris — In a world with rapid change, the Polaris is a reliable source of direction.
ध्रुव · The North Star in Indian Mythology
I'm a founder-turned-VC in the Bay Area. I back frontier tech startups and help
high-agency builders spot and seize outsized opportunities. I've worked across 3
continents — Bangalore, London, and San Francisco.
Founder & GP of Polaris Capital, a VC fund which serves as true north for extraordinary founders.
Dhruv Washishth · PSC
My second VC fund, backing the best founders around the world. Anchored by some of the best LPs in Silicon Valley.
India's first global VC fund.
India-US corridor focus. Invested in 25 startups. 1 exit.
Before starting my VC firm, I was a 2X Founder.
One bootstrapped profitable lifestyle company. One failed VR/Ed-Tech venture.
Worked with Segment's co-founder on international growth (Acquired by Twilio $3.2B).