Next47

Next47 is a $1.2 billion global venture capital firm, established in 2016 and backed by Siemens AG. Based in Palo Alto, California, with offices in Berlin, Tel Aviv, London, Munich, and Paris, the firm specializes in investing in early-stage enterprise-focused businesses, particularly in software-as-a-service, information technology, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies. Next47 leverages its global footprint and Siemens' extensive ecosystem to support and accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies.

Lak Ananth

Founder CEO and Managing Partner

Lakshmikanth Ananth

Founding CEO and Managing Partner

Michael Aust

Principal

Vivian Cheng

Partner

Matthew Cowan

General Partner

Colton Dempsey

Senior Associate

Lidiya Dervisheva

Partner

Birgit Gocht

Principal

Jennifer Graetzel

Partner, Seed Funds

Klaus Grünfelder

CFO

Susanne von Gültlingen

Investment Partner Private Equity Advisory Services

Aviel Ichaï

Senior Associate and VC Investor

Daria Kalatcheva

Principal, Private Equity Asset Management

Puneet Kalhan

Principal

Vaishnavi Katamreddy

Investment Principal

Thomas Kolbinger

Venture Partner

Richard Lui

Partner

Wikings Marcelo Machado

Partner, Go-To-Market

Claudia-Camilla Malcher

Principal

Stefan Parhofer

Principal

Eric Radist

Director and Partner, Operations

Srinidhi Rao

Partner

TJ Rylander

General Partner

Svetoslav Simeonov

Managing Director

Micah Smurthwaite

Partner

Jason Sydow

Partner

Robert Williamson

Principal

Gert Wrigge

Partner

Moshe Zilberstein

Partner, Israel

T.J. Rylander

General Partner

Past deals in Railways

Skylo

Venture Round in 2025
Skylo Technologies, Inc. is an Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider that specializes in satellite connectivity for machines, sensors, and devices. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru, India, and Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a satellite transceiver and IoT hub that enables real-time data transmission from offline sensors to the cloud. Skylo's services cater to various industries, including agriculture, logistics, and disaster management, facilitating applications such as productivity reporting, machine performance monitoring, and enhanced yield through direct sensor measurements. The company operates as a global non-terrestrial network provider, allowing IoT devices to connect directly via satellites and ensuring reliable connectivity even in remote areas lacking traditional cellular infrastructure. Its solutions are designed to deliver actionable intelligence for critical decision-making across multiple sectors.

Skylo

Series C in 2024
Skylo Technologies, Inc. is an Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider that specializes in satellite connectivity for machines, sensors, and devices. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru, India, and Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a satellite transceiver and IoT hub that enables real-time data transmission from offline sensors to the cloud. Skylo's services cater to various industries, including agriculture, logistics, and disaster management, facilitating applications such as productivity reporting, machine performance monitoring, and enhanced yield through direct sensor measurements. The company operates as a global non-terrestrial network provider, allowing IoT devices to connect directly via satellites and ensuring reliable connectivity even in remote areas lacking traditional cellular infrastructure. Its solutions are designed to deliver actionable intelligence for critical decision-making across multiple sectors.
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