About
Shef Osborn is a partner at Light Street Capital Management, LLC, based in San Francisco, California. In this role, he is instrumental in overseeing technology-focused investments, with a particular emphasis on high-growth companies driving advancements in artificial intelligence and semiconductor infrastructure. Osborn manages deal sourcing, portfolio oversight, and strategic capital deployment for emerging market leaders in these sectors.
Before joining Light Street Capital, Shef Osborn served as Senior Vice President at Alger, where he gained significant experience in growth equity and technology investing. His expertise spans late-stage venture and growth investments, with a focus on innovations in AI hardware, optical interconnects, and data infrastructure, as evidenced by his involvement in major funding rounds for companies such as Ayar Labs.
Osborn is recognized for his ability to identify transformative technologies and companies with disruptive potential, contributing to landmark deals in next-generation computing and infrastructure. While specific educational details are not publicly listed, his career trajectory and investment focus reflect deep expertise in the intersection of semiconductors, AI infrastructure, and data movement technologies.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Street Capital | Partner | Feb 2022 to Present | — | 
| Alger | Senior Vice President | May 2019 to Feb 2022 | — | 
| Asturias Capital LLC | Director | Jan 2015 to May 2019 | — | 
| Coatue Management | Analyst | Jan 2013 to Jan 2015 | — | 
| TPG Capital | Associate | Jan 2011 to Jan 2013 | — | 
Education
University of California, Berkeley
2005 — 2009
Others at Light Street Capital Management, LLC (3)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| GGaurav Gupta | Partner | San Jose, CA , United States | 
| Partner | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
| Analyst | San Francisco, CA , United States |