Adit Singh joins Mayfield as infrastructure partner

Singh’s arrival at the 57-year-old firm follows a career spent navigating the intersection of hardware and venture capital. While at Foundation Capital, he helped lead the initial investment in Cerebras, an early bet that matured into a stake worth billions following the company’s blockbuster IPO earlier this year. Singh credits his technical background for his ability to evaluate complex workloads, from the application level down to individual transistors.

At Mayfield, Singh intends to capitalize on the rising costs of infrastructure deals. As seed-stage investments balloon, many smaller funds find themselves priced out of the market. Mayfield’s substantial capital base allows for seed checks reaching $20 million, providing the firepower Singh requires for large-scale infrastructure plays. He specifically cited the firm's semiconductor portfolio, which includes high-value bets like Upscale AI and Lumilens, as the primary catalyst for his decision.

Navin Chaddha, managing partner at Mayfield, noted that the recruitment process spanned years of professional collaboration. The two have served together on three startup boards, including Velaura AI. Despite their long-standing relationship, Chaddha stated that it required persistent efforts to align their goals and bring Singh into the firm’s fold.