Terrence Rohan

Terrence Rohan serves as the Managing Director of Otherwise, a distinctive Founder-Angel Fund based in San Francisco. Leveraging his extensive venture capital background, which includes significant tenures as a Partner at Index Ventures and an Associate at Accel, Rohan brings a wealth of experience to early-stage investing. Otherwise operates on a unique model designed to empower a network of seasoned founders, who in turn identify and support promising pre-seed and seed-stage companies, providing not just capital but also invaluable operational insights and strategic guidance.

Otherwise primarily focuses on being the first institutional capital or a significant participant in initial funding rounds. While sector-agnostic, their investments often gravitate towards areas where their founder network can provide the most strategic value, such as enterprise software, fintech, and consumer technology. The fund's structure emphasizes a collaborative approach, where the collective expertise of its founder network is deployed to help portfolio companies navigate the challenges of early growth and market validation.

The value proposition of Otherwise extends beyond mere financial investment. They aim to be a highly supportive partner, offering founders direct access to a curated network of successful entrepreneurs who can provide mentorship, strategic advice, and critical industry introductions. This hands-on, founder-centric approach is a key differentiator from more traditional venture capital firms. Terrence Rohan's deep experience, having been involved in numerous successful investments throughout his career, allows Otherwise to identify high-potential ventures and guide them through critical early growth phases. For instance, the fund has reportedly made over 30 investments since its inception, demonstrating an active and consistent investment pace.

Under Terrence Rohan's leadership, Otherwise represents a modern approach to early-stage investing, combining the agility and founder-centricity of an angel fund with the strategic rigor and network depth of a seasoned VC. Their typical initial investment size ranges from approximately $250,000 to $1,000,000, enabling them to make meaningful contributions to seed rounds and support companies through their critical initial milestones.