Partner at Seedplus

Chirayu is an experienced technology executive, working on IOT and mobile payments platforms at Google, Mountain View for the last five years. He headed business development for the smart router designed by Google, and before that lead business development for the NFC mobile wallet ecosystem back in 2012 with Google Wallet/Android Pay.

Prior to Google, he started Verizon Wireless’ corporate development presence in Asia Pacific and India and was one of the first few people on Softcard (JV between Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T). Between large company stints, he has also tried his hand at founding a startup, which went on to raise a few million dollars in venture funding. Chirayu has been an advisor to Jungle ventures since its inception in 2012.