GVFL Ltd

Investor type

VC

Founded

1990

AUM

$35 M

Location

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series B

Region of investment

Asia
Investor profile last updated: 31 August, 2026

Profile

GVFL transforms visionary ideas into world-changing realities. As India's first venture capital firm, we've been fueling the nation's entrepreneurial spirit for over three decades.

Our Impact

11 funds managed
125+ investments
75+ successful exits
70,000+ jobs created

What We Do

We identify, fund, and nurture innovative startups across sectors, from Biotechnology to FinTech. Our approach goes beyond capital—we provide strategic direction, governance support, and access to our vast network.

Our Funds

GVFL Emerging Enterprise Fund (Pre-Series A to Series B)
GVFL Prarambh Fund (Seed and Early-stage)

GVFL stands as a pillar of support for India's most promising startups, facilitating their journey from concept to market leadership.

Industry

Biotechnology Consumer Products Fashion/Beauty Food and Beverage IT Services Other SaaS Software Foodtech Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Security Transportation HealthTech

GVFL Ltd Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
Gujarat Venture Finance Fund IX
Venture Capital (VC)
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Security
Software
Transportation
HealthTech
Pre-seed
Seed
Asia
$5-10 m
$23 M
July 2022
Prarambh Fund
Venture Capital (VC)
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Security
Software
Transportation
HealthTech
Pre-seed
Seed
Asia
$5-10 m
$12 M
June 2024

Contacts

Name
Title
Email
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Saurabh Nair Senior Vice President
Senior Vice President
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Jay Dhadhal Associate
Associate
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FAQs about GVFL Ltd

GVFL Ltd is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series B, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
GVFL Ltd is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
GVFL Ltd was founded in 1990.
GVFL Ltd invests in companies and startups in Biotechnology, Consumer Products, Fashion/Beauty, Food and Beverage, IT Services, Other, SaaS, Software, Foodtech, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Security, Transportation, HealthTech.
GVFL Ltd invests in companies and startups in Asia.
GVFL Ltd invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series B.
GVFL Ltd usually invests $10-50 m on average.
GVFL Ltd has around $35m assets under management.
GVFL Ltd last fund was created/launched in 2024-06-12
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