Gopi Rangan is the Founding Partner at Sure Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage startups in the insurtech, fintech, and broader financial services ecosystem. With over two decades of experience in technology and venture capital, Gopi is committed to backing mission-driven founders building companies that bring peace of mind to consumers and businesses.
At Sure Ventures, Gopi leads with a purpose-driven investment thesis, seeking out companies that align business success with long-term societal impact. His portfolio includes transformative startups across insurance distribution, underwriting, claims, and infrastructure layers of the insurance value chain.
Prior to founding Sure Ventures, Gopi held leadership and investment roles at USAA, Intel Capital, and other technology organizations, where he honed his expertise in identifying and scaling innovative technologies. He also serves as a faculty member at INSEAD, where he teaches and mentors the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.
Gopi is a proud past investor in the InsurTech NY Match Program, alongside notable industry leaders such as Ben Bergsma (Principal, Munich Re Ventures) and Max Donsky (Analyst, Impression Ventures). Through this program, Gopi has helped identify and support promising startups at the forefront of insurance innovation.
He holds an MBA from INSEAD and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Arizona State University. Outside of venture capital, Gopi hosts the popular “The Sure Shot Entrepreneur” podcast, where he interviews VCs and startup founders to share insights into successful early-stage investing.
Gopi’s approach blends deep technical insight, a strong investment track record, and a commitment to ethical entrepreneurship—making him one of the most respected voices in insurtech venture capital today.
