Known For
Pioneer of regulatory arbitrage investing strategy who transformed early-stage bets on Uber and Airbnb into $7 billion in portfolio value with 88% IRR returns.
About
Pishevar co-founded Sherpa Capital and serves as a managing director at Menlo Ventures, leveraging two decades of technology leadership to identify transformative companies challenging incumbents across transportation, hospitality, and labor markets. His portfolio generated over $7 billion in value since 2011, with early bets on Uber, Airbnb, Robinhood, and SpaceX returning $3 billion in distributed profits at an 88% IRR. As co-founder and former executive chairman of Virgin Hyperloop One, he advanced next-generation transportation infrastructure while making personal investments exceeding $375 million in frontier technologies like Helion Energy. Recognized four times on Forbes' Midas List, Pishevar combines aggressive conviction-driven investing with operational mentorship, serving on boards including Uber, PillPack, and Machine Zone. His philanthropic reach spans UNICEF, Malala Fund, and Build.org, earning him the 2016 Ellis Island Medal of Honor.