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Adit Singh, early Cerebras investor, joins Mayfield as infrastructure partner
Key points
- Adit Singh joined Mayfield as an infrastructure partner.
- He previously co-led Cerebras's first funding round at Foundation Capital.
- Singh will invest in hardware, infrastructure software, cybersecurity, and physical AI.
- Mayfield's assets allow for seed checks up to $20 million.
New Role at Mayfield
Adit Singh has joined Mayfield, a 57-year-old venture capital firm, as an infrastructure partner. In this role, Singh will concentrate on investments across hardware, infrastructure software, cybersecurity, and physical AI sectors.
Background with Cerebras
Singh was a partner at Foundation Capital where he helped source and co-lead the first funding round for Cerebras. Foundation Capital held a 7% stake in Cerebras, which recently had an IPO and is valued at nearly $50 billion.
Investment Focus and Expertise
Singh stated that Mayfield's strength in semiconductors attracted him to the position. His background as a chip designer and electrical engineer allows him to analyze workloads from application to transistor. He previously co-founded Neotribe Ventures and worked at Cota Capital.
Mayfield's Investment Capacity
Singh noted that the increasing size of seed infrastructure deals influenced his decision to join Mayfield. With $3 billion in assets under management, Mayfield can issue seed checks up to $20 million, enabling participation in larger seed rounds.
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Adit Singh, who co-led the initial funding round for Cerebras, has joined Mayfield as an infrastructure partner. He will focus on investments in hardware, infrastructure software, cybersecurity, and physical AI, bringing his expertise in semiconductors to the firm.