GVFL, a leading venture capital firm in India, has launched a platform called ‘Accelerate for Excellence’ (a4X), aimed at building a stronger early-stage investment ecosystem. The platform will leverage GVFL’s extensive experience of over three decades in supporting startups and bring together all stakeholders in the ecosystem to provide a conducive environment for seed to series A startups and investors who are new to this asset class.
GVFL, India’s pioneering venture capital firm, has launched an innovative platform called ‘Accelerate for Excellence’ (a4X), aimed at bolstering the early-stage investment ecosystem by bringing all stakeholders closer and adding value to startups’ journey. The a4X platform will create a supportive environment for Seed to Series-A startups and investors new to this asset class.
GVFL, with 30+ years of startup investment and mentoring experience, aims to make a4X more than just an investment platform. The goal is to establish a thriving ecosystem that links stakeholders and accelerates startup growth. This will also connect them to investors, mentors, and communities.
“We want to make a4X much more than an investment platform. We aim to create a vibrant early-stage investment ecosystem, bringing stakeholders together and adding value to startups’ journeys. It will provide the best practices and the deal flow of promising startups and work in a way that is beneficial for both startups and investors. The platform will accelerate the growth of startups by connecting them with the right investors, mentors, and community members.” said Kamal Bansal, Managing Director, GVFL.
The a4X platform is designed to mitigate risks while adding value to the startups’ journey. Investors, including family offices, venture capitalists, and High Net-worth Individuals, can benefit from pre-evaluated deals, due diligence reports, and simplified investment processes. They can also co-invest with experienced venture capital investors through this.
Similarly, Seed to Series A startups looking to raise anywhere from Rs. 50 lakh to Rs. 5 crore will be able to connect with a varied set of investors, close funding rounds online, and leverage the a4X community. The platform will support startups by providing the best practices and the deal flow of promising startups.
The a4X community, comprising of HR recruiters, mentors, scale-up experts, will engage with promising startups and network with ecosystem enablers. This will result in additional lead funding, better brand visibility, and other benefits. The a4X portfolio companies will enjoy community benefits, including runway extension post-investment, risk mitigation during execution, and rapid scaling up. Additionally, the community will provide access to a pool of experts and advisors.
Mihir Joshi, President, GVFL, stated, “a4X is aimed to play a larger role in enabling creative solutions for economic development”. We designed the engagement model to add value while mitigating risks.. GVFL has already started onboarding institutional or individual investors as well as ecosystem members with an overall positive response.
GVFL’s a4X platform will undoubtedly be a game-changer in the Indian startup ecosystem. By bringing together all stakeholders and providing a supportive and conducive environment for startups, investors, and the community. GVFL’s a4X will accelerate the growth of startups and provide the necessary resources for success.
