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Pradeep Vajram

Pradeep Vajram

Co-founder & Chairman 7Rays Semiconductors India Pvt. Ltd

Pradeep Vajram is a seasoned technology entrepreneur and investor with over three decades of experience in the semiconductor and embedded systems industry. He is currently the Managing Partner at 7Rays Capital, where he leads investments in high-growth technology sectors across the USA and India, focusing on semiconductors, AI, biotech, and infrastructure. He co-founded and chairs several ventures, including 7Rays Semiconductors and the Vajram Group, and holds board positions in companies like Truminds Software Systems and Yana Technology.

Previously, Pradeep served as Executive Chairman at AlphaICs Corporation and as President of the Semiconductor Embedded and Systems Division at Aricent. He was the CEO and co-founder of SmartPlay Technologies, a global product design services company that was later acquired by Aricent. His earlier roles include Vice President of Engineering at Qualcomm, where he led the semiconductor division in Bangalore, and co-founder and COO of Spike Technologies, which was acquired by Qualcomm. He began his career at LSI Logic Corp, where he held engineering and managerial roles.

Pradeep holds a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Wayne State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Telecommunications from B.V.B. College of Engineering & Technology. He has been recognized with the Mentor Graphics–SiliconIndia Award for his outstanding contributions to the VLSI and embedded design industry. His core technical skills include ASIC design, semiconductors, and Verilog.