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Arif Damji

Arif Damji

Partner @ Conductive Ventures | SaaS & Tech-enabled services VC

San Francisco Bay Area, United StatesComputer Software
Company
Conductive Ventures
Title
Partner
Seniority
Partner
Department
C Suite
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Industry
Computer Software

About

I invest in capital-efficient, post-product market fit startups within the SaaS and technology-enabled services sectors. These startups are often based in: -- Non-traditional tech clusters 🌍: These are regions abundant in talent with strong economic environments, allowing closer proximity to buyers, but are not receiving enough venture funding. This aids in better understanding customer needs while also providing access to a pool of highly talented individuals to fuel growth. -- Non-traditional technology areas🔍: Many of these are overlooked by mainstream VCs, perceived as having limited TAM or not being at the forefront of technology. Instead, these areas focus on addressing real pain points and build sustainable businesses. -- Non-traditional founders 👥: Founders with the passion and expertise to develop and market their solutions, are not always prioritised with VC funding. Their ability to execute and deliver is far more important than fundraising achievements. Through Conductiv…

Experience

Partner

Conductive Ventures · San Francisco Bay Area

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Conductive Ventures invests in software, hardware and tech-enabled services startups to grow efficiently in industries primed to innovate. We have $450M in AUM from three funds to achieve this mission, and we are deploying it into post-product companies with early revenue traction. Over the past few years startups have been “building war chests” to expand without positive unit economics. These were the first to struggle in the current economic conditions. From day one, we invested in capital efficient, non-traditional entrepreneurs who are scrappy, understand the importance of a fast customer payback period, and stronger unit economics to build sustainable businesses.

Board Member

MoeGo · Los Angeles, California, United States

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I am a board member at MoeGo, a vertical SaaS startup focused on enhancing pet care through technology. Starting with dog grooming, we aim to provide practical and effective solutions for the pet industry. Our goal is to support their growth and ambitions. As we contribute to the pet economy, we strive for increased prosperity and well-being for all stakeholders. MoeGo has now raised more than $30M with the last round led by Base10.

Board Member

HopSkip

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I am a board member of HopSkip, a SaaS platform that simplifies sourcing and booking business events, conferences, and meetings at hotels. By automating traditionally manual tasks, HopSkip helps meeting planners and businesses streamline their event planning process, saving time and improving efficiency.

Board Observer

Checkbox

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I’m a board observer for Checkbox, a company using AI to modernise legal intake and workflows for global enterprises. As AI adoption accelerates, legal teams need infrastructure that gives them speed, control, and visibility. Checkbox provides that foundation.

Board Observer

Qualytics

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I am a board observer for Qualytics, a company helping enterprises manage data quality at scale. As businesses accelerate their AI efforts, the need for high-quality data becomes critical—otherwise, it’s a case of rubbish in, rubbish out. Poor data leads to flawed models, unreliable insights, and compliance risks. Qualytics solves this with an intelligent, automated platform that continuously monitors and enforces data quality, enabling business and data teams to collaborate more effectively and build AI capabilities on a foundation of trusted information.

Board Observer

Cloverleaf

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I am a board observer at Cloverleaf. Cloverleaf's Automated Coaching™ is access to coaching where you want and when you need it most. You’ll get coaching tips through your workplace tools like email, slack, and MS Teams or insight relevant to the meetings on your calendars. Cloverleaf helps learning and development leaders, HR leaders, and department leaders reimagine team-building by equipping every person with individualized microlearning so they can immediately understand what makes each other tick and how to work best together. Cloverleaf transforms coaching from a high-cost, exclusive experience to an affordable, accessible reality for every team member. Shift from information overload to coaching at your fingertips right at the moment you need it.

Board Observer

evolvedMD · Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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I am a board observer at EvolvedMD. Our mission at EvolvedMD is to lead the way in integrating behavioural health services into modern primary care. We employ a distinctive approach by stationing our clinicians on-site at each supported practice, fostering a culture of innovation and ensuring seamless care continuity. As one of the foremost and most experienced companies specialising in integration, we seamlessly incorporate behavioural health specialists into collaborative healthcare teams. EvolvedMD is unwavering in its commitment to meeting patients in their preferred settings, whether it's face-to-face at your practice or through virtual channels. Our dedication to providing early, comprehensive, and personalised care aims to optimise behavioural health outcomes.

Board Observer

Lily AI · Mountain View, California, United States

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I am an investor in Lily AI, the pioneering platform that effectively connects brand messaging with customer preferences to fuel substantial growth for businesses, both large and small. Lily AI effortlessly integrates customer-focused product features into site search engines, recommendation systems, SEO/SEM strategies, and item setup procedures, resulting in remarkable increases in website traffic, conversion rates, revenue, and brand loyalty.

Board Observer

Nice Healthcare · Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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I am an investor in Nice Healthcare, a company dedicated to transforming comprehensive healthcare solutions for small and medium-sized businesses through a blend of technology and in-home care. As part of our employee benefits package, we provide employees and their families with in-home and virtual primary care, virtual mental health therapy, and virtual physical therapy services. Our clinicians are also equipped to perform x-rays, conduct 35 types of lab tests, and administer blood draws, offering access to over 550 prescribed medications at no out-of-pocket costs. Since our inception in Minnesota in 2017, we have extended our integrated healthcare services to cover 12 states.

Investor

Zingtree · Larkspur, California, United States

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I am an investor in Zingtree, whose AI-powered decision tree platform revolutionizes self-service, uncovers and implements automation opportunities, and empowers every agent to become an expert. You can seamlessly integrate the workflows you create into your systems, guiding agents through customer interactions and providing self-help options on your website. Zingtree offers five key features: A no-code authoring tool that allows you to build, review, and publish workflow changes without the need for IT assistance. When combined with the AI-powered author assist feature, creating workflows has never been easier. Advanced reporting to identify opportunities for workflow improvement and manage team performance effectively. Native integrations that enable you to embed Zingtree in your preferred CRM or contact center platform, facilitating dynamic data transfer between the two from a single screen. The DecisionEngine™, which allows you to incorporate sophisticated logic into your conversat…

Education

University of Cambridge

BA (Hons), Economics

Stanford University

Masters, Management Science & Engineering

The Wharton School

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

Master of Law - ML (Law degree for Non-Lawyers)

WSET

Diploma, Wine and Spirits

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