GVFL Limited (formerly Gujarat Venture Finance Limited) is widely regarded as pioneer of Venture capital in India. It is an independent, autonomous Board managed venture finance company based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
GVFL ushered in the dawn of venture capital in India. Founded in 1990 at the initiative of the World Bank, GVFL has supported ventures working on the cutting edge of technology as well as encouraged entrepreneurs with innovative ideas.
Over the past two decades GVFL has raised nine venture capital funds which have supported over 105 companies. Unique feature of GVFL’s approach has been its broad-spectrum support to its funded entities that ranges from strategic direction to governance support.
Today, GVFL has divested from over 75% of its portfolio companies with handsome returns.
Today, GVFL has divested from over 70% of its portfolio companies with handsome returns.
GVFL has carved a niche for itself by making marquee investments in early stage companies across sectors through various funds. Looking at the current excitement in the startup ecosystem and leveraging on decades of full investment lifecycle experience in startup investing, GVFL has launched ‘GVFL Emerging Enterprises Fund’. The fund focuses on highly scalable, innovative business models, across, sectors, which use technology as an enabler or differentiator and are backed by credible teams.
GVFL, since its inception has managed nine Venture Funds. The Funds were invested in over 105 technology and growth stage companies. GVFL was a forerunner to support new and untried technology based projects.
GVFL has launched its latest Fund, ‘GVFL Emerging Enterprises Fund’ and is actively scouting for differentiated investment opportunities.
GVFL is thrilled to announce its participation in the Pre-Series A round of LetsDressUp (LDU), a revolutionary fashion-tech startup set to transform the Indian fashion
We are thrilled to announce the First Close of our Seed Stage Fund – Prarambh Fund. The 200 crore seed fund saw participation from our
GVFL is glad to announce its participation in the Series A round of Dice with Dallas Venture Capital (DVC). Founded in 2018 by Prashant Kushwah
Calling all the Seed and Growth stage Sustainability Tech Founders! Are you a visionary founder with a game-changing sustainability tech startup? GVFL Limited is here
Exciting News! STPI Launches FinTech CoE ‘FinGlobe’ in GIFT City We’re thrilled to share that Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) has inaugurated its 24th
Reflecting on an Incredible Evening of Innovation and Collaboration at the eChai Ventures Startup Social with GVFL.A big thank you to eChai Startup Social for organizing such
GVFL had an honor of hosting Prof. Shreepad Karmalkar , Director, IIT Bhubaneswar along with 11 distinguished professors. This gathering presented a unique opportunity for
Excited to share that GVFL has recently invested in Ghost Kitchens, a pioneering food tech platform in India. This strategic move is part of our
India is on the cusp of a significant shift in its digital regulatory landscape with the introduction of the Digital Competition Bill, 2024. Modeled after
The narrative around the Indian startup story has evolved rapidly over the years. As the first generation of digital businesses mature, a new founder persona
In a groundbreaking development, Infosys Co-founder Nandan Nilekani, in collaboration with Agustín Carstens, General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements, has unveiled a visionary
GVFL Limited signed an MoU with Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub) in the presence of Hon’ble Shri Jitendra Vaghani, Cabinet Minister for Higher
The MoU would promote innovation and investments across India by leveraging the capabilities of GVFL and LMCP. The MoU was signed by Dr. M.T Chhabria,
GVFL Limited signed an MoU with GUSEC (Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council) to work towards strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Gujarat and across the
We signed MoU with Ahmedabad University Support Foundation(Venture Studio) to work towards strengthening the Startup ecosystem of Gujarat through research, innovation and investments. The MoU
