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Shef Osborn

Shef Osborn

Partner at Light Street Capital Management, LLC

San Francisco, CA , United States

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

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Light Street CapitalPartnerFeb 2022 to Present
AlgerSenior Vice PresidentMay 2019 to Feb 2022
Asturias Capital LLCDirectorJan 2015 to May 2019
Coatue ManagementAnalystJan 2013 to Jan 2015
TPG CapitalAssociateJan 2011 to Jan 2013

Education

University of California, Berkeley

2005 2009

Others at Light Street Capital Management, LLC (3)

NameRoleLocation
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Gaurav Gupta
PartnerSan Jose, CA , United States
Kevin Sullivan
Kevin Sullivan
PartnerSan Francisco, CA , United States
Scatt Macdonald
Scatt Macdonald
AnalystSan Francisco, CA , United States