Think about it - we often get caught up in making things look impressive, right? But here's what really matters: solving actual problems that people face every day. Take Petpooja's journey, for example. They didn't just create another fancy POS software. Instead, they rolled up their sleeves and asked, "What's giving restaurant owners headaches?" By focusing on making life easier for their customers - streamlining orders, simplifying inventory, reducing daily hassles - they have solved for the complete restaurant value chain. The lesson? True innovation isn't about the "wow factor." It’s about seeing that look of relief on a customer’s face when they realize a task that once took hours now takes only minutes. That’s the moment you know you've created something genuinely valuable. MIHIR JOSHI, Hemang Vaidya, Jay Dhadhal, Gautam Jain, Madhav Singhal Parthiv Patel, Petpooja #ProblemSolving #RestaurantTech #Innovation #ProductDevelopment #CustomerExperience #Petpooja #GVFL
GVFL
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Ahmedabad, Gujarat 9,243 followers
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About us
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.
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https://gvfl.com/
External link for GVFL
- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1990
- Specialties
- Seed and Early-Stage Investments, Biotechnology, Deep Tech, Enterprise Tech, Clean Tech, Defence Tech, Healthcare & Med Tech, Consumer Brands & Tech, Gaming & Entertainment, FinTech, and Agri Tech
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1221/1222, 12th Floor, East Wing
Venus Grounds, Stratum, Nehrunagar
Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015, IN
Employees at GVFL
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Sandeep Shah, Founder of a Defense Tech Startup Shares His Founder's Playbook for Navigating the Booming Defense Tech Landscape in India. MIHIR JOSHI, Hemang Vaidya, Jay Dhadhal, Gautam Jain, Madhav Singhal Optimized Electrotech Pvt Ltd #ByFoundersForFounders #AatmanirbharBharat #DefenseTech #Innovation #GVFL
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What do Zomato, Swiggy, Bluedart, and BigBasket have in common? They're all driving sustainability—one delivery at a time. In the next episode of The Next Decade, join Devrishi and Pragya, founders of Evify, as they share how their electric fleet is revolutionizing last-mile delivery for major brands, making it greener and more efficient. Don’t miss the story behind this green revolution. Tune in now on YouTube and Spotify! Check the comments for the link. MIHIR JOSHI, Hemang Vaidya, Ayush Makharia, Jay Dhadhal, Gautam Jain Devrishi Arrora, Pragya Mittal #TheNextDecade #Evify #GreenLogistics #LastMileDelivery #GVFL
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Meet the visionary founders of Evify, India’s 1st carbon-negative EV fleet! With over 2 Crores+ Green KMs, 2.20 million deliveries, and 7 million kilograms of carbon emissions saved, they’re revolutionizing last-mile delivery. In Episode 3 of The Next Decade, we'll dive into why adding green miles is a game-changer for major players like Zomato, Swiggy, Flipkart, bigbasket.com etc. reducing environmental impact while boosting operational efficiency. MIHIR JOSHI, Hemang Vaidya, Jay Dhadhal, Gautam Jain, Ayush Makharia Devrishi Arrora, Pragya Mittal, EVIFY #TheNextDecade #Evify #GreenLogistics #LastMileDelivery #GVFL
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Startups like Zomato and Licious became success stories by gathering customer insights, talking to industry experts, and leveraging investor feedback. Validating your idea isn’t just important—it’s essential to building something that solves real problems. Read more to learn how these Indian startups got it right! 👇 MIHIR JOSHI, Hemang Vaidya, Jay Dhadhal, Gautam Jain #ByTeamGVFL #Startups #IdeaValidation #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #VC
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Prashant is Transforming Corporate Spend Management with Dice's Innovative Platform. Leveraging a unique UPI-based architecture, Dice has rapidly growing in comprehensive expense management solutions for Indian businesses. Founded by an entrepreneurial visionary committed to revolutionizing financial operations, Dice addresses two critical challenges in corporate finance: - Enhancing visibility and compliance in corporate spending - Streamlining expense, invoice, and payment management for businesses Through its innovative technology and commitment to efficiency, GVFL supports Dice Tech in its mission to create a more transparent and cost-effective future for corporate financial management. As Prashant, Founder & CEO of Dice, states, "With GVFL as our partner, we at Dice Tech are excited to create lasting change in the B2B spending landscape. MIHIR JOSHI, Hemang Vaidya, Gautam Jain, Jay Dhadhal Prashant Kushwah, Sonam Khubchandani #MeetOurFounder #GVFL #Dice #SpendManagement #TechInnovation #FutureOfFinance #FinancialEfficiency #VentureCapital
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Founders, your brand is your edge! Learn to use social media to build authority, and grow your startup. Check 💬 for full episode. MIHIR JOSHI, Hemang Vaidya, Jay Dhadhal, Gautam Jain, Karishma Santani Pratiksinh Chudasama #FounderBranding #SocialMediaStrategy
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Congratulations to Team Optimized Electrotech Pvt Ltd on winning the ADITI 1.0 iDEX - DIO challenge! This recognition is a testament to your innovative approach and dedication to excellence in the defense sector. As a proud supporter, we’re excited to be part of the journey!
I am thrilled to share that we’ve won the ADITI 1.0 iDEX - DIO challenge for the Defence Space Agency! It was an incredible honor to be felicitated by Hon'ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh ji at DefConnect 4.0. This milestone is significant for #TeamOptimizedElectrotech, but it’s just the beginning. I know many more challenges are ahead, and we're ready to keep pushing forward and working hard to reach new heights. Meeting and engaging with all the dignitaries was an absolute privilege—definitely a day to remember! Ministry of Defence of India Optimized Electrotech Shah, Dharin #DefenceInnovation #SpaceTechnology #DefenceSpace #MakeInIndia #IndianDefense #InnovationForDefense #TechForDefense #ADITIChallenge #DefConnect4 #OptimizedElectrotech #RakshaMantri #CuttingEdgeTech #DefenseSolutions #FutureOfSurveillance #MissionForIndia
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A strong personal brand is essential for founders. In the upcoming episode of The Next Decade by GVFL, we explore the strategies and insights needed to build a brand that stands out with Pratiksinh Chudasama. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Spotify to stay updated and catch every episode! YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dBuWQFje Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dYPNEGSw MIHIR JOSHI #TheNextDecade #Episode02Trailer #PersonalBranding #SocialMediaMarketing #GVFL #Startups #Founders
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The Future of Delivery is Here – Fast, Sustainable, and Transformative. As quick commerce reshapes last-mile delivery, companies are stepping up with innovative, eco-friendly solutions. From groceries to everyday essentials, we're redefining speed and convenience while minimizing the environmental impact. The race for sustainable, scalable logistics is on—are you ready to keep pace? Kamal Bansal, MIHIR JOSHI, Ayush Makharia Devrishi Arrora, Pragya Mittal, EVIFY #QuickCommerce #SustainableLogistics #LastMileInnovation #FutureOfDelivery