About Us
The Amit Raizada Foundation Mission
The Amit Raizada Foundation seeks to catalyze lasting social change by supporting philanthropic ventures that bring long-term value to diverse communities.
Our Founder Amit Raizada
Amit Raizada, CEO of Spectrum Business Ventures, Inc., is a self-made businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and business advisor. For more than twenty-five years, Amit has successfully procured, managed, and cultivated hundreds of investments, business relationships and financial opportunities for himself and his family office. Amit has guided many founders and companies through all phases of business — from the glimmer of a startup idea, through investment, operation and growth, to an ultimate sale or IPO.
Amit came from humble beginnings. He was born in India and immigrated with his family to the United States when he was two years old. While studying economics at Michigan State University, Amit launched his first business venture in the up and coming world of cellular telephones in Grand Rapids in the 90’s, he quickly expanded operations and within only a couple years merged with Nextel Wireless. He repeated the business model with AT&T Wireless, Version Wireless, and T-Mobile...
Letter from our Founder
At this point in my life – as a father of three, the CEO of a major venture capital firm, and an entrepreneur – I cannot help but think about my parents. When I was just two years old, they left their family and friends in India to come to the United States in pursuit of the ultimate investment – mine and my sister’s future. Their sacrifice taught me the importance of hard work, aspiration, and risk-taking, and the sense of gratitude they instilled in me continues to inform every aspect of my personal and professional life.
I feel fortunate to have built a lasting career in venture capital. Spectrum Business Ventures has far exceeded the goals I set for myself when I started in this business.
With this success comes the opportunity – and the responsibility – to give back. I believe in the transformative power of philanthropy – but that it must be done with intention.
As an investor, I always seek out the products and firms that will change the lives of millions of people for decades to come. Many of my most important investments have required long-term vision and patience. As I’ve applied this same approach to philanthropy, I’ve learned that strategic, forward-thinking gifts can create the most impact.
Whether we’re funding new medical technology or after-school programming for youth, our Foundation’s grants seek to create a better world for the generations to come.
I look forward to sharing more about my philanthropic journey as we grow.
Sincerely,
Amit Raizada