With a background in Environmental Engineering from Northeastern University, Somil has been interested in the intersection of investing, industrial innovation, and entrepreneurship. He gained early experience in asset management at Cambridge Associates and Wellington, then helped lead fundraising and sustainability at DeepCharge, a startup in the wireless charging space. Most recently, he supported M&A research and sustainability efforts at XPV Water Partners before joining Hitachi Ventures.
Areas of Interest
- Engineering Workflows
- Industrial AI
- Manufacturing
- Metals & Mining
- Robotics & Computer Vision
- Space-Tech
- Supply Chain
- Water
Active Investments
The AI-powered industrial surplus markeplace
Amplio’s AI-enabled marketplace enables manufacturers to sell surplus inventory at fair market prices while helping buyers access discounted, essential parts quickly and confidently. This investment aligns perfectly with Hitachi’s commitment to sustainability and efficiency, offering a turnkey solution for managing surplus inventory. Amplio is revolutionizing the supply chain landscape, making it more resilient, transparent, and profitable.
CEO
Trey Closson
Sectors
Environment
Industrial
Stage
Series A
HQ
Georgia
Deal Team
Pete Bastien
Grace Mathis
Matt Morris
Somil Singh
Aerial Robotics that increase grid capacity and automate power line construction
Infravision is an integrated aerial robotics platform featuring custom drones, an electric tensioner unit, and intelligent software / communications that automates and controls the power line stringing process with high precision, significantly enhancing safety, speed, and efficiency over traditional methods.
CEO
Cameron Van Der Berg
Sectors
Environment
Stage
Series B
Deal Team
Pete Bastien
Grace Mathis
Matt Morris
Somil Singh
Tobias Graf