Managing Partner · Silicon Valley

Nikhil Choudhary is Managing Partner of Nirman Ventures, an early-stage venture firm investing in Physical AI, Embodied AI and deep technologies transforming construction, manufacturing, logistics and infrastructure.

An engineer, entrepreneur and investor with more than two decades of operating experience, Nikhil previously founded and led Zenith Engineers. Under his leadership, Zenith was recognized as the #1 fastest-growing design company in America on the Inc. 5000 in 2019.

Having built businesses inside the industries Nirman now invests in, Nikhil brings an operator's perspective to venture capital. He works closely with founders on commercialization, industry partnerships, go-to-market strategy and scaling technologies from technical validation to real-world deployment.

Nikhil holds an M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering from Michigan State University. He is also a frequent writer and speaker on Physical AI, venture capital and the transformation of the physical economy, with perspectives featured in Forbes, Inc., IndustryWeek and other business and technology publications. Selected writing, speaking and media can be found at NikhilChoudhary.com.

Investment Focus
Physical AI · Embodied AI · Robotics · Construction · Manufacturing · Logistics · Infrastructure