Sumant Mandal
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Sumant Mandal shared thisI enjoyed speaking with Akshobh Giridharadas during the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Board of Directors visit to New Delhi, thank you for hosting me. The current era of AI marks a pivotal shift, driving innovation in infrastructure, security, and value creation for organizations worldwide. At March Capital, we remain committed to mission-critical enterprise software and the technologies powering this transformation.Sumant Mandal shared thisIn the first USISPF Conversations episode of the year, USISPF Board Member Sumant Mandal, Managing Partner and Co-Founder at March Capital, sits down with Akshobh Giridharadas at USISPF. Recorded at our offices in New Delhi, on the sidelines of the Board of Directors visit to India, Sumant gets candid on technology as the driving force of the U.S.-India relationship, the role of AI for the future of work, the importance of diaspora and soft power in the US-India strategic partnership and his secret for success in investing in companies and finding the right winners and spotting unicorns. Catch the full conversation on our YouTube channel👇👇 https://lnkd.in/eD3cV6N5
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Sumant Mandal reposted thisSumant Mandal reposted thisA new IDC report, “Securing AI with Zero Trust: Managing Identity and MCP Risks,” dives deep into how organizations can safeguard their AI ecosystems from the inside out. As enterprises adopt generative AI, LLMs, and autonomous agents, identity sprawl and privilege escalation are becoming major security concerns. Traditional network-based defenses aren’t enough. IDC’s findings highlight a clear message: AI security must start with identity and be enforced through Zero Trust. The report explores: • The evolving risks of MCP and A2A protocols in enterprise AI • How identity-first Zero Trust architectures redefine AI security • Why data-centric protection must extend beyond the model to every interaction Download the full IDC report to learn how to future-proof your AI environment: https://lnkd.in/gPucRKkR #AIsecurity #ZeroTrust #Cybersecurity #GenAI #MCP #A2A
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Sumant Mandal reposted thisSumant Mandal reposted thisLast week, our team attended NVIDIA #GTC in Washington, D.C., and it was incredible to see the innovation happening across the AI ecosystem. From secure AI factories and accelerated computing to robotics and autonomous mobility, NVIDIA and its partners are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and redefining how AI will power the world. We left inspired by what’s ahead and the important conversations around how to secure this new frontier of AI. We shared some key takeaways and reflections from the conference in our latest blog, including highlights from our new partnership with NVIDIA and how together we’re advancing Zero Trust security for AI infrastructure. https://lnkd.in/g4zN6_XQ #NVIDIA #AI #ZeroTrust #CyberSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #BlueField #DPU
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Sumant Mandal shared thisEvery year, The Montgomery Summit brings together leading entrepreneurs, investors, and executives for conversations that shape the future of technology and business. I look forward to another great gathering in Santa Monica this March, and I hope to catch up with many of you there.Sumant Mandal shared this🚨 Registration is Open! 🚨 The Montgomery Summit 2026 presented by March Capital returns to Santa Monica, March 10–11, at the iconic Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows. Join our exclusive, invitation-only gathering of cutting-edge entrepreneurs, senior investors, and corporate executives. With 100+ curated private growth companies, dynamic keynotes, intimate one‑on‑one meetings, and unparalleled networking, Monty2026 is a can't-miss gathering of the innovation ecosystem. 🎟️ Secure your spot and request your invitation today: https://lnkd.in/emZXN2bX
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Sumant Mandal reposted thisSumant Mandal reposted thisMarch Capital's Sumant Mandal just joined Nile's Founder & CEO, Pankaj Patel, for an exclusive deep dive into the world of AI-powered networking. Nile is revolutionizing the industry with its secure, intelligent networking solutions that can deploy in minutes rather than months—transforming how businesses approach their networking needs. Nile emerged from stealth in September 2022 with a vision to deliver a completely new wired and wireless network experience delivered entirely as a service. Achieving this vision necessitated a complete reengineering of the enterprise network, removing decades of costly complexity and creating a solution that could deliver greater security, reliability, and performance. Nile’s approach has received support from Gartner and IDC as being the first true NaaS that will fundamentally change how connectivity is experienced. #AI #Networking #TechInnovation #Nile #BusinessTransformation #SecureNetworking #IntelligentSolutions #FutureOfTech
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Sumant Mandal shared thisCongratulations to Together AI and Vipul Ved Prakash for closing $305M in Series B funding! Together is one of the fastest growing companies to emerge in the current age of AI, and the March Capital team is proud to support entrepreneurs like Vipul with a provocative vision to lead the future. Together AI is a leader in the AI infrastructure space and is uniquely positioned to drive the next wave of AI innovation. Their AI Acceleration Cloud seamlessly supports the entire AI lifecycle, transforming how over 450,000 AI developers, AI-native companies, and global enterprises build modern AI applications. Many industry leaders and innovators trust Together for its unmatched performance, security, and cost efficiency. We look forward to being a part of Together AI's journey to scale their acceleration cloud for open source and enterprise AI. #AI #GenerativeAI #infrastructure #enterpriseAI #cloudSumant Mandal shared this📣 Today we're announcing our $305M Series B funding led by General Catalyst and co-led by Prosperity7 Ventures, with participation from a distinguished group of global institutional and strategic investors. ⚡ Our AI Acceleration Cloud uniquely spans across the AI lifecycle and has transformed how over 450,000 AI developers, AI-native companies, and global enterprises build modern AI applications. From Salesforce and Zoom to innovative companies like Cognition, krea.ai, and Cartesia, AI pioneers build with Together AI for unmatched performance, security, and cost efficiency. We're committed to making powerful AI accessible to everyone while advancing open collaboration, innovation, and the future of AI infrastructure. This investment accelerates our leadership as the preferred AI cloud for building with open source models and training custom models on our upcoming large-scale NVIDIA Blackwell GPU clusters. Read more in our blog post 👇 https://lnkd.in/gq6PN9Nt
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Sumant Mandal reposted thisSumant Mandal reposted thisThe Montgomery Summit Takes Over Times Square! 🚀 We’re excited to see The Montgomery Summit featured on the iconic Nasdaq Tower! Nasdaq has long been a champion of innovation, and we’re proud to have them as a valued partner in the Summit community. Their support helps bring together the brightest minds in technology, investing, and entrepreneurship each year. A big thank you to Nasdaq for their continued partnership and for celebrating the spirit of innovation with us. #montysummit #Nasdaq #NasdaqTower #innovation #venturecapital #technology
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Sumant Mandal shared thisIt is my pleasure to welcome Oliver Marques to the March Capital partnership team as our new Head of Capital Formation. With more than a decade of experience in investment management and capital raising across global markets, Olly brings invaluable expertise that will strengthen our team. His addition will enhance our ability to foster deeper relationships with both new and existing investors, all while advancing our mission to partner with exceptional entrepreneurs to build and to scale transformative technology companies on a global scale. #VC #AI #technology #innovation #venturecapitalSumant Mandal shared thisWe are excited to welcome Oliver Marques as a Partner leading our Capital Formation initiatives at March Capital! With over a decade of experience in investment management and capital raising across global markets, Oliver will work closely with our Co-Founders & Managing Partners, Jamie Montgomery and Sumant Mandal, to strengthen and expand our relationships with top investors including sovereign wealth funds, endowments, and family offices. Oliver’s expertise will be key as we continue to build on our success and to advance our capital formation strategy. We look forward to the future and are confident that Oliver’s leadership will help drive our continued success. To learn more about Oliver, please click here: https://lnkd.in/gDBPF4Uk #VC #AI #technology #innovation #venturecapital
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Sumant Mandal shared thisCongratulations to March Capital portfolio company Uniphore and on announcing two strategic acquisitions that not only expand Uniphore’s end-to-end Enterprise AI platform but also enable them to create the industry's first Zero Data AI Cloud. By integrating ActionIQ’s composable customer data platform and Infoworks.io’s cloud migration expertise, Uniphore is tackling the largest challenges in #AI adoption—data access, accuracy, flexibility, and sovereignty—empowering enterprises to unlock AI’s full potential without disrupting their existing infrastructure. I am excited to continue collborating with Umesh Sachdev and team as they work to deliver on the AI promise for the Enterprise and leading the way to help organizations achieve digital transformation at scale. #ZeroDataaiCloud #EnterpriseAISumant Mandal shared thisToday is a game-changing moment for Enterprise AI. With Uniphore's announcement of acquiring ActionIQ and Infoworks, Uniphore is enabling the industry’s first Zero Data AI Cloud—breaking down the data bottlenecks that have held companies back. Zero copy. Zero friction. Zero trust data access. Zero data concerns. This innovation empowers the world’s largest enterprises to adopt AI with confidence, speed, and transformative results. I could not be more excited to have Tasso Argyros , Amar Arsikere and their teams join us to propel Uniphore to the top of the #AI race. Together, the future of Enterprise AI is unstoppable. https://shorturl.at/qNp2h #EnterpriseAI #ZeroDataAICloud
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Sumant Mandal liked thisSumant Mandal liked thisThe attack surface didn’t just grow. It moved. At The Montgomery Summit, CEO and Co-Founder Pankaj Patel talks about why the LAN is now front and center, and how a different architecture is long overdue. Full conversation ↓ https://lnkd.in/gzAMdesu CC: Quentin Hardy
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Sumant Mandal liked thisSumant Mandal liked thisReflecting on a recent fireside conversation with Gajen Kandiah at The Montgomery Summit, moderated by Sumant Mandal, where we explored the next phase of #BusinessAI and how the Uniphore and Rackspace Technology partnership is helping customers accelerate adoption. One topic we discussed is increasingly shaping customer conversations: as foundation models become commoditized, the competitive edge shifts to: • Data ownership and control • How effectively models are fine-tuned • The ability to operationalize AI within enterprise constraints This is where the conversation around sovereign AI becomes critical. What started as a data governance question has now evolved into a broader strategic priority shaped by geopolitics. Enterprises are asking “Who controls our data? Where is it hosted? What happens if access is restricted?” The answer is driving demand for architectures that enable: • Localized deployment (on-prem or private cloud) • Full control over data and models • Flexibility to switch between models without impacting performance or cost We’re seeing this shift accelerate globally. Sovereignty, portability, and control are core to how enterprises think about scaling AI.
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Sumant Mandal liked thisSumant Mandal liked thisAlways a pleasure to speak with my friend & FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam, this time at the 2026 edition of The Montgomery Summit. FedEx has consistently been an early adopter during tech transitions, and this remains true with AI. In our fireside chat, we talked about how he and his team are harnessing AI, including how the technology is being deployed globally across logistics, supply chain operations, and the customer experience. I want to call out a quote from Raj that every leader should take away: “If you don’t like change, you will hate extinction.” I get it, change makes people uncomfortable. But AI is moving at a pace where it is impossible to sit still. https://lnkd.in/ggQbVcCRLeadership in the Age of AI with Raj Subramaniam, FedEx and John ChambersLeadership in the Age of AI with Raj Subramaniam, FedEx and John Chambers
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Sumant Mandal liked thisSumant Mandal liked thisAs businesses accelerate #AI adoption and scale this year, the importance of ecosystem partners and collaborations has never been greater. Our collaboration with KPMG represents a powerful step forward in operationalizing Business AI at scale. Together, we are aligning advanced AI innovation with deep enterprise transformation expertise to help organizations embed AI into real workflows, real decisions, and real outcomes. Scaling AI isn’t about isolated innovation; it’s about aligning technology, transformation, and trust across the ecosystem to drive measurable outcomes at scale. Excited about what we’re building together and the impact it will unlock for companies globally. Thank you, Rob Fisher and KPMG team, for the collaboration and shared vision. #BusinessAI #AIEcosystem
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Sumant Mandal liked thisSumant Mandal liked thisThe dream team! 🏆 We're having a blast at booth #4629
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Sumant Mandal liked thisSumant Mandal liked thisBack from The Montgomery Summit, a yearly ritual at this point. It’s one of those rare events where you reconnect with people you’ve known for years, while also meeting the next generation of founders and investors building what’s next. The density of conversations both on and off stage is hard to replicate. A highlight this year was the conversation between Michael Milken and Jamie Montgomery on the evolution of the American Dream — thoughtful, nuanced, and a reminder to zoom out and think in decades, not quarters. If there was one common thread, it’s that AI, energy, and capital are becoming deeply interconnected — and where capital concentration, infrastructure constraints, and new liquidity dynamics will define outcomes just as much as technology itself. Across conversations with Vipul Ved Prakash, Pete Shadbolt, Carmen Palacios-Berraquero, Steve Westly, Geoffrey von Maltzahn, Peter Chung, Scott Sandell, Brian Borton, CFA, Justine Huang Burns, Ankit Sud, Michelle Gonzalez and others, a few themes stood out: AI infrastructure is the real battleground — not just models, but access to compute and efficient deployment will define the next wave of winners Energy is inseparable from AI — the scale of demand from data centers is creating massive opportunities across energy, climate, and infrastructure AI is a geopolitical priority — policy, capital, and talent are increasingly aligned around long-term national competitiveness Quantum is getting real — moving from research to early signs of commercial impact faster than many expected Private capital is concentrating — disproportionate flows into AI category leaders are reshaping the market Liquidity is evolving — secondaries and continuation vehicles are no longer edge cases, but core tools for GPs and LPs Grateful for the conversations, the perspectives, and the people who make this ecosystem so vibrant.
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Sumant Mandal liked thisMarch Capital portfolio company, Uniphore, joined John Chambers and KPMG’s Atif Zaim last week to discuss how AI is reshaping the enterprise. Watch the full session here: https://lnkd.in/g95b6DEjSumant Mandal liked thisLarge organizations are solar systems in their own right – and KPMG’s secret sauce is our ability to understand their needs and leverage our process expertise and industry depth to meet them where they are. 🪐 It was great to join JC2 Ventures' John Chambers and Uniphore CEO Umesh Sachdev at The Montgomery Summit to discuss how AI is reshaping the enterprise. I shared how KPMG is innovating our services and AI native products to help clients meet that moment. Collaborating with companies like Uniphore as part of our tech ecosystem enables us to move even faster as we help clients reimagine processes end-to-end and move from experimentation to true architectural change. Speed alone won’t define the winners—speed with trusted execution will.
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Sumant Mandal liked thisSumant Mandal liked thisEnergizing couple of days at The Montgomery Summit 2026 — one of my must-attend events every year. The conversations around AI, national tech priorities, geopolitics, and capital flows, alongside deep dives into enterprise, infrastructure, and frontier technologies, made it clear how quickly the innovation landscape is evolving. Grateful for the chance to connect with founders, investors, and operators who are building at the intersection of innovation, technology, and capital. Huge kudos to the March Capital team for another incredibly well-run Summit! Solomon Hailu Sumant Mandal Jamie Montgomery Hyun Koo Maya Matthews Rajan Mehra Wes N. #TheMontgomerySummit #Innovation #AI #VentureCapital #Leadership #Networking
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Sumant Mandal liked thisSumant Mandal liked thisAs enterprises accelerate toward an AI-powered future, KPMG is undertaking a bold reinvention of its core functions and client services. At #MontySummit, Atif Zaim of KPMG US and Umesh Sachdev of Uniphore shared how their partnership is enabling this shift, from modernizing procurement and finance to building AI agents on Uniphore’s Business AI Cloud. With enterprise AI investment at record highs, the conversation also addressed a central question facing business leaders: how to translate rising spend into measurable results and tangible business outcomes. Moderated by John Chambers of JC2 Ventures, the discussion highlighted what it takes to move from experimentation to agent-based workflows that deliver real operational impact. The future of the enterprise is being built now. #MontySummit #AITransformation
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