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Peak XV names former Fractal growth leader Shelly Singh operating partner to accelerate US AI deals
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Published on 14 May 2026
A growth chief is joining to reshape portfolio outcomes in AI
Peak XV Partners, India’s largest VC firm, has appointed former Fractal executive Shelly Singh as an operating partner in its San Francisco office. The move signals a sharpened focus on US deals, particularly artificial intelligence, and places an operator-led lens on supporting founders. Singh, previously Fractal’s chief growth officer and a founder of Samya.ai, will help portfolio companies drive go-to-market acceleration, growth strategy, and organizational design. The appointment follows Peak XV’s increasing US investments after its separation from Sequoia.
- Peak XV appointed Shelly Singh as an operating partner in San Francisco
- The role targets stronger execution on US deals, especially AI startups
- Singh previously served as Fractal’s chief growth officer
- He founded growth firm Samya.ai and served on Vue ai’s board
- Peak XV has boosted US backing since its Sequoia split three years ago
- Its US portfolio includes PostHog, Marqvision, Hyperbound and Alex
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