Sid Rao

Sid Rao is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in venture capital, investment, and operational leadership. Currently serving as Chief of Staff at Solideon, Sid emphasizes innovation in hardware. As a Venture Scout and Investor at Capital Factory, Sid has invested in notable companies such as AIRIA20 and Qwake Technologies, while also managing investor relations for a portfolio that raised over $80 million. Previous roles include Fundraising Intern at Think and Zoom, Procurement Intern at Emerson, and Student Associate at the Austin Technology Incubator, where Sid contributed to research and diligence on technology startups. Additionally, in high school, Sid founded Education Allocation, a non-profit focused on educational infrastructure projects. Sid holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management from Texas McCombs School of Business.