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About
Chiraag Deora is a Principal at Greycroft, based in San Francisco, where he focuses on investments in artificial intelligence, data infrastructure, developer tools, and security. As a key member of Greycroft’s investment team since 2025, he leverages deep sector expertise to identify and support high-growth opportunities at the intersection of software innovation and enterprise technology.
Prior to joining Greycroft, Chiraag served as Principal at CRV, where he led and supported investments across multiple venture stages, and as Vice President in venture capital and growth equity at Battery Ventures. His earlier experience includes roles in corporate development at Oracle, executing strategic acquisitions such as Oracle’s purchase of NetSuite, and investment banking at Barclays advising landmark transactions including the sale of Motorola Home from Google to ARRIS.
Chiraag holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a Business minor from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His decade-long track record spans venture capital, corporate development, and M&A, with a consistent focus on technology-driven sectors and supporting founders building foundational enterprise software and infrastructure solutions.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greycroft | Principal | Feb 2025 to Present | — |
| CRV | Principal | Jul 2022 to Nov 2024 | — |
| Battery Ventures | Vice President - Venture Capital and Growth Equity | Jan 2020 to Jun 2022 | — |
| Battery Ventures | Associate - Venture Capital and Growth Equity | Aug 2017 to Jan 2020 | — |
| Oracle | Sr. Manager - Corporate Development M and A | Nov 2016 to Jul 2017 | — |
| Oracle | Associate - Corporate Development M and A | Jul 2014 to Nov 2016 | — |
| Barclays | Investment Banking - Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) | May 2012 to May 2014 | — |
Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2008 — 2012
The Harker School
2004 — 2008
Skills & Expertise
Others at Greycroft LP (16)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Associate | New York, NY , United States | |
| Principal | CA , United States | |
| Principal | New York, NY , United States | |
K Katie McDowell | Associate | New York, NY , United States |
| Partner | Los Angeles, CA , United States | |
| Partner | Los Angeles, CA , United States | |
| Partner | Los Angeles, CA , United States | |
A Anna Yu | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
| Principal | Los Angeles, CA , United States | |
| Partner | Sonoma, CA , United States |
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