About
Gaurav Gupta is a Partner at Light Street Capital Management, LLC, based in San Jose, CA, where he leads investments with a particular focus on Japanese technology companies, especially within the e-commerce and SaaS sectors. As part of Light Street Capital, he has managed significant investments in both public companies such as ZOZO, MonotaRO, BASE, and Freee, as well as high-growth private firms like SmartHR, demonstrating expertise in identifying opportunities in regions where technology penetration is on the rise.
Prior to his current role, Gaurav advanced from Analyst to Partner at Light Street Capital, reflecting deep institutional knowledge and strategic vision for technology-driven investments. He has been recognized for his ability to analyze global market trends and apply insights to local dynamics, particularly for Japanese startups, which has led Light Street’s entry into major Series D rounds and other growth-stage deals in Asia.
Gaurav is noted in the investment industry for his bullish stance on regional tech expansion and his track record of supporting both public and private growth companies. His approach combines data-driven market analysis with a hands-on understanding of the unique regulatory and cultural factors that influence technology adoption in target geographies.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Street Capital | Partner | Dec 2017 to Present | — |
| Light Street Capital | Analyst | Oct 2013 to Dec 2017 | Light Street Capital Management, LLC is an investment management firm located in Palo Alto, California. The firm invests globally in public equity markets with a focus on the technology and media sect... |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst, TMT Investment Banking | Jul 2012 to Oct 2013 | — |
| Goldman Sachs | Summer Analyst | Jun 2011 to Aug 2011 | — |
| Ubs | Summer Analyst | Jun 2010 to Aug 2010 | — |
| Sandisk | Corporate Accounting Intern | Jun 2009 to Aug 2009 | — |
Education
Great Lakes Institute of Management
Master of Business Administration, Marketing, Management
2014 — 2015
Uttar Pradesh Technical University
Bachelor of Technology
2010 — 2014
guru jambheswar university of science and technology
Bachelor of Technology, Electronics, Engineering, Communications
2010 — 2014
University of Rajasthan
Bachelor of Technology
2010 — 2014
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science, Finance
2010 — 2014
University School Of Law And Legal Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science
2004 — 2014
The University of Texas at Dallas
Master of Science, Management
2011 — 2013
The Institute of Company Secretary of India
Bachelor of Technology, Banking, Corporate Finance, Law
2009 — 2013
National Taiwan University
Bachelors, Management, Finance
2012 — 2013
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
2008 — 2012
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Medical Engineering
2008 — 2012
KCP International Language School, Tokyo
2011
Delhi University
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting, Finance
2008 — 2011
Rajiv Gandhi Prodoyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal
Masters, Computer Applications
2008 — 2011
SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
Master of Business Administration, Banking, Management
2009 — 2011
Amity Education Group
Bachelor of Technology, Biotechnology, Computer Science
2007 — 2011
amity school of engineering
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering, Communications
2007 — 2011
Anand Engineering College ,Agra
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Electronics
2007 — 2011
Sanik Public School
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
2007 — 2011
KCP International Japanese Language School
Japanese
2011 — 2011
DoMS, IIT Roorkee
Master of Business Administration, Finance
2009 — 2011
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
2007 — 2011
KRISHNA INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, GHAZIABAD
Bachelor of Technology, Electronics Engineering
2006 — 2010
Future Institute Of Engineering and Management
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science, Engineering
2006 — 2010
Baylor University
Master of Business Administration, Engineering
2008 — 2010
Career Convent College, Lucknow
1999 — 2009
S.S.L.T Gujarat Se Sec School,Delhi
2000 — 2009
Uttar Pradesh Technical University
Bachelor of Technology, Software Engineering
2004 — 2009
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
2005 — 2009
Christ University, Bangalore
Master of Business Administration, Financial Management, International Business, Finance
2007 — 2009
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration, Management, Financial Management, Finance, Business Administration and Management
2007 — 2009
Maharshi Dayanand University
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering
2005 — 2009
Mathematics, Computer Science
1996 — 2008
Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute Of Technology & Management
2008
ABES Engineering College
Bachelor of Engineering, Communications, Engineering, Electronics
2004 — 2008
Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Kanpur University, Kanpur
Bachelor of Engineering, Communications, Engineering, Electronics
2004 — 2008
Tagore International School E.O.K.
1995 — 2008
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
Master of Business Administration, Marketing, Finance
2006 — 2008
Technical University
Bachelors
2007
St. Joseph's Co - ed School
1993 — 2007
Pg Center, Kolar
2005 — 2007
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Bachelor of Technology, Chemical Engineering
2003 — 2007
National Institute of Technology Warangal
Finance
2006 — 2007
St. Andrews Public School ,Agra
Education
2001 — 2007
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science, Engineering
2003 — 2007
Shishu Niketan Model Se. Sec. School, Chandigarh
2005 — 2007
Army School Secunderabad
Marketing, Finance and Marketing, Finance
2005 — 2007
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
Bachelors
2003 — 2007
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Engineering
2002 — 2006
Institute of Chartered Accountant of India
Accounting, Finance
2001 — 2006
Maharshi Dayanand University
2003 — 2006
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
Bachelor of Technology
2002 — 2006
University School Of Law And Legal Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi
Bachelor of Technology
2002 — 2006
Kendriya Vidyalaya
2003 — 2005
UP Technical University
Bachelors
2005
Lucknow University, Lucknow
Masters, Computer Science, Computer Applications
2002 — 2005
Christ University, Bangalore
Bachelors, Computer Science
2002 — 2005
University of Mumbai
Master of Commerce, Banking, Finance
2004 — 2005
Himachal Pradesh University
Masters, Computer Applications
2002 — 2005
Hindu Vidyapeeth School
2003 — 2005
Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar
Bachelors, Communication, Engineering, Electronics
2001 — 2005
St. Xavier'S Sen Sec School, Chandigarh
1993 — 2005
Uttar Pradesh Technical University
Masters, Computer Science, Computer Applications
2002 — 2005
M.C.R.P.V University
Bachelors, Computer Applications
2004
St. Paul's Academy
1996 — 2004
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
1999 — 2004
Doctor Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
2001 — 2004
university institute of chemical technology(formerly udct)
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics
2000 — 2004
M.C.R.P.V University Bhopal India
Bachelors, Computer Application
2001 — 2004
Lucknow University, Lucknow
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
2001 — 2004
S.D.S College Of Arts And Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce
2003
Sanathan Inter College
2001 — 2003
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
Bachelor of Science
2000 — 2003
Delhi University
2000 — 2003
DAV Centenary Public School
1995 — 2002
Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Govt. College, Choura - Maidan, Shimla
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
1999 — 2002
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
1999 — 2002
D.A.V. College, Chandigarh
2000 — 2002
National Institute Of Technology Tiruchirappalli
Bachelor of Technology
1997 — 2001
Dayanand Public School
2000 — 2001
Pragati Mahavidhyalaya Jr. College
2000
St. Aloysius And High School
2000 — 2000
Bright Lands School, Dehra Dun
Mathematics
1988 — 2000
Tilok Chand Jain Higher Secondary School
1993 — 1999
Nandini Public School
1998
St Francis School
1985 — 1997
Delhi Public School
Bachelors
1996
Delhi Public School, Ranipur
Biology, English, Physics, Chemistry
1982 — 1996
St. Edwards School Shimla
1986 — 1995
Delhi Public School
1994
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
St Joseph School
Maharana Mewar Public School
School
Jain Happy School
Pt.M.M.Inter College
Central Institute for English and Foreign Languages
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|---|---|---|
 | Partner | San Francisco, CA , United States |
 | Analyst | San Francisco, CA , United States |
 | Partner | San Francisco, CA , United States |
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