Kowsik
Angel investor in Mountain View
Mountain View, California
Kowsik, Angel investor in Mountain View is an active investor based in Mountain View, California. This profile covers what Kowsik backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
Mr. Kowsik Guruswamy serves as Advisor at Menlo Security. Mr. Guruswamy is an Angel Investor. Previously, he served as its Chief Technology Officer. Previously, he was co-founder and CTO at Mu Dynamics, which pioneered a new way to analyze networked products for security vulnerabilities. Prior to Mu, he was a distinguished engineer at Juniper Networks. He joined Juniper via the NetScreen/OneSecure acquisition where he designed and implemented the industry's first IPS. He has more than 15+ years of experience in diverse technologies like security, cloud, data visualization, and computer graphics. Furthermore, he has 18 issued patents and holds an MSCS from University of Louisiana.
- Investor type
- Angel
- Stages
- Pre SeedSeed
- Invests in
- Healthcare & BiotechSaaS & EnterpriseCybersecurityLegalTech
- Location
- Mountain View, California
- Typical check
- $150K
- Past investments
- 7
Notable investments
Netskope
Menlo Security Inc.Morta Security (acquired by Palo Alto Networks)How to reach Kowsik
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Kowsik invests in Healthcare & Biotech, SaaS & Enterprise, Cybersecurity and LegalTech, typically at Pre Seed and Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
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Kowsik typically invests at Pre Seed and Seed. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
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Kowsik typically writes checks around $150K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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