Built from law, science, operations, and code.
Asheya Ventures LLC reflects Parag Patel’s unusual path across life sciences, intellectual property, startups, franchising, data analytics, and angel investing.
Parag Patel
Parag Patel is an angel investor and entrepreneur with a background spanning science, law, software, operating businesses, and early-stage company advising. He holds a J.D. from UCLA School of Law and dual B.S. degrees from Yale in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry and Physiological Biology.
A practical lens on early-stage risk.
Parag began his legal career at Paul Hastings and Arnold & Porter, later founding Everest Law and serving as general counsel for startup and investment-related businesses. He co-founded SignalVue, a SaaS analytics platform, and remains hands-on with software development and product design.
His experience includes managing a multi-state franchise and real estate portfolio, supporting life sciences entrepreneurs, and advising founders through legal, operational, and technical decisions.
Experience that compounds.
Yale training in molecular biophysics, biochemistry, and physiological biology informs a deep interest in biotech and university spinouts.
Intellectual property, corporate, M&A, capital raising, compliance, and startup counsel experience.
Legal and strategic oversight across a portfolio of Dunkin’, Baskin-Robbins, Jersey Mike’s, and Costa Vida locations.
Founder of SignalVue and self-taught Python / SQL developer with direct product-building experience.
Active Pasadena Angels member focused on diligence, mentoring, and backing founders with consequential ideas.