Anand Subbaraj
Anand Subbaraj is Chief Executive Officer at Zuper. He previously held product leadership and program management roles at Microsoft Corporation and was an Associate Consultant at Tata Consultancy Services. His expertise includes entrepreneurship and product leadership in intelligent field service and customer engagement platforms.
Seattle-Area Tech Veterans Acquire New England Eagles Minor League Cricket Team to Develop USA Talent Pipeline
Five Seattle-area tech veterans with leadership experience from major companies have acquired the New England Eagles Minor League Cricket franchise in Boston to support the sport's talent pipeline. They prioritize developing pathways for local players to reach Team USA, despite the team being located 3,000 miles away.
Seattle Startup Zuper Launches AI-Powered Smart Glasses for Tradespeople Integrating with Its Workforce Management Platform
Seattle-based Zuper launched Zuper Glass, AI-powered smart glasses for tradespeople like roofers and electricians to capture visuals, perform inspections, and communicate hands-free. The glasses integrate with Zuper's platform for field workforce management, enhancing safety and efficiency.
Innovation in Turbulent Times: Voices from the GeekWire Awards
Recorded live at the 2025 GeekWire Awards in Seattle, this episode features industry leaders navigating a shifting tech and political landscape. Amid celebrations of AI breakthroughs, startup milestones, and community-building, guests discuss deeper concerns: capital flight, regulatory headwinds, and what the region needs to retain its innovation edge. Featured on the show: Ambika Singh, founder and CEO of Armoire (Workplace of the Year winner) Joseph Williams, Washington State Department of Commerce (Public Policy Champion for Innovation) Emer Dooley, Creative Destruction Lab, University of Washington (Geeks Give Back honoree) Laura Ruderman, CEO of the Technology Alliance Aviel Ginzburg, co-founder at Foundations…
FUSE Leads $32M Series B in Seattle's Zuper, Highlighting India's Vital Role in Local Tech Innovation
FUSE, a Bellevue-based venture capital firm, led a $32 million Series B investment in Seattle-based software startup Zuper, which has a significant team presence in India. The cross-border collaboration between U.S. tech companies like Zuper and Icertis and their India-based engineering teams exemplifies the importance of India's talent pool to Seattle’s innovation ecosystem.
Seattle-based Field Operations Software Startup Zuper Raises $32M Series B Led by FUSE, Total Funding Hits $46.1M
Zuper, a Seattle-based field operations software startup founded in 2018, raised $32 million in a Series B funding round led by FUSE, bringing total funding to $46.1 million. The company, led by CEO Anand Subbaraj, serves multiple industries and has offices in Seattle and India.
Zuper raises $13M Series A led by FUSE as ARR jumps 7x; serves HVAC, plumbing, cleaning and other field services
Seattle startup Zuper raised $13 million in a Series A to expand its field-service software for industries like HVAC, plumbing, and cleaning; the 55-person company, led by CEO Anand Subbaraj, grew ARR 7x last year.
Zuper raises $1.1M seed, names ex-Microsoft product head Anand Subbaraj as CEO to scale field workforce software
Seattle-based workforce collaboration startup Zuper raised a $1.1 million seed round and appointed former Microsoft manager Anand Subbaraj as CEO; the 4-year-old company serves 100+ clients including IKEA India with field workforce management software. Zuper’s platform offers scheduling, routing, identity management, video conferencing, chatbots and integrations with supply chain and POS systems, and the company has 30 employees across Seattle and Chennai.
Organizations
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Zuper Chief Executive Officer 2020–present · current
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Microsoft Head of Product 2012–2020, Senior Program Manager 2011–2012, Senior Program Manager/Program Manager 2008–2011, Program Manager 2006–2009 · past
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Associate Consultant 2001–2006 · past
Education
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University of Madras Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science · 1996–2000
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AVM Matriculation Higher Secondary School 1994–1996
