Samir Kaji

CEO & Co-Founder, Allocate

With over 20 years of experience in the venture capital and private equity ecosystem, Samir co-founded and lead Allocate, a platform that democratizes access to the best technology and life sciences private alternatives. Allocate removes the barriers of discovery, diligence, and access that prevent qualified investors from participating in this lucrative asset class.

Samir also hosts Venture Unlocked, a podcast and blog that dives into the inner workings of venture capital. Samir shares his insights and perspectives from working with over 700 private funds and venture-backed startups at First Republic Bank and SVB, where he completed over $12 billion in debt transactions and made early stage investments in companies like Carta, Side, Policy Genius, and Fanduel. He is passionate about empowering and educating investors, entrepreneurs, and fund managers on how to navigate and succeed in the private markets.