Defy.vc, a prominent early-stage venture capital firm, has announced the expansion of its team by appointing a pair of new key partners.
The company has welcomed Medha Agarwal as a General Partner and has also appointed Amy Yin as a Venture Partner. This strategic move aligns with Defy.vc’s commitment to supporting exceptional early-stage founders, particularly from its newly introduced $300m Fund III, introduced earlier this year.
Agarwal is an experienced former operator turned investor. She has been tasked with spearheading the firm’s investments into companies from inception through Series A. With over seven years of venture expertise across various sectors like vertical SaaS, FinTech, marketplaces, and healthcare, she has previously held significant roles at Redpoint Ventures and Bessemer Venture Partners.
Yin brings valuable founder experience from her journey as CEO of OfficeTogether, a former Defy portfolio company acquired by Envoy. Her technical journey spans a decade with engineering roles at Facebook and Coinbase, where she held a pivotal role during Coinbase.com’s hyper-growth phase.
Defy.vc is renowned for nurturing startups transitioning into industry leaders. The firm holds strong relationships with entrepreneurs and is dedicated to elevating the venture ecosystem through creation and platform initiatives.
In the past few years, Defy.vc’s portfolio has witnessed several triumphs in successful liquidity events and acquisitions involving notable companies like Patreon, Circle, and HackerOne. Retaining substantial stakes in prominent private firms such as Airspace, Apploi, Aalto, Bazaar, and other influential market leaders, the firm has cemented its position within the industry.
Neil Sequeira, Founder & General Partner at Defy.vc, said, “The additions of Medha and Amy to our team mark a crucial step in continuing Defy.vc’s momentum as we actively invest from Fund III. Their expertise, networks, and experience will help drive our continued success as we work closely with great founders to build startups into category-defining industry leaders.”
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