Chandar Lal

Principal

Hi – I'm Chandar.

I joined Mosaic in 2020, and have been fortunate enough to partner with many fantastic entrepreneurs across the continent – typically in B2B SaaS, machine intelligence, and fintech / crypto.

Before Mosaic, I spent time in Silicon Valley, where I was part of the corporate development team at Sequoia. There, I worked on research, diligence, strategic partnerships, and M&A.

I started my career in strategy consulting, helping corporates enter new markets and launch new products.

On the weekends, you'll often find me reading, cooking, or cycling uphill slowly.

Chandar Lal

Principal

Hi – I'm Chandar.

I joined Mosaic in 2020, and have been fortunate enough to partner with many fantastic entrepreneurs across the continent – typically in B2B SaaS, machine intelligence, and fintech / crypto.

Before Mosaic, I spent time in Silicon Valley, where I was part of the corporate development team at Sequoia. There, I worked on research, diligence, strategic partnerships, and M&A.

I started my career in strategy consulting, helping corporates enter new markets and launch new products.

On the weekends, you'll often find me reading, cooking, or cycling uphill slowly.

Chandar Lal

Principal
Mosaic Companies
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Hi – I'm Chandar.

I joined Mosaic in 2020, and have been fortunate enough to partner with many fantastic entrepreneurs across the continent – typically in B2B SaaS, machine intelligence, and fintech / crypto.

Before Mosaic, I spent time in Silicon Valley, where I was part of the corporate development team at Sequoia. There, I worked on research, diligence, strategic partnerships, and M&A.

I started my career in strategy consulting, helping corporates enter new markets and launch new products.

On the weekends, you'll often find me reading, cooking, or cycling uphill slowly.

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