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Mihir Joshi is the Managing Director of GVFL Limited, with 25 years of venture capital investment experience across diverse sectors. He is one of the few venture capitalists in India to have navigated full fund life cycles multiple times—from fundraising to investment and successful exits—gaining deep expertise in venture investing. Over the course of his career, Mihir has invested in 150+ startups, successfully exiting from 80 investments. He has served on the board of 30+ companies, actively guiding them through strategic growth and scaling. His investment portfolio spans multiple sectors, including Deeptech, SaaS, Consumer, TravelTech, Logistics, FoodTech, EdTech, Renewable Energy, Space, Biotech, AgriTech, MedTech. Mihir is a Charter Member of TiE, and has been active member of various industry associations. He holds professional qualifications ICWA and CS and has completed Advanced Management program at IIM Ahmedabad and Venture Capital training at IAPEI Hong Kong.
Saurabh Nair is the Senior Vice President (SVP) at GVFL. With significant expertise in venture capital and private equity, Saurabh leads sourcing, evaluating, and managing investments across technology, healthcare, direct-to-consumer brands, and biotechnology sectors. In his current role, he is recognized for his active engagement with startups, from deal origination and evaluation to portfolio management, structuring investments, and supporting founders post-investment. Before becoming SVP at GVFL, Saurabh held progressively responsible positions at the firm, including Associate Vice President, GVFL, where he managed end-to-end investment cycles and served as a board nominee for several portfolio companies. He previously worked with Kerala Infrastructure Fund Management Limited (KIFML) as Chief Investment Officer, overseeing two major alternative investment funds focused on infrastructure and innovation. Saurabh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Gujarat University and an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the Indian Business Academy. He also possesses a NISM Series XIX C certification. His strong network spans institutional investors, corporates, and family offices, making him a key contributor to India’s startup and investment ecosystem.
