How much investment does GRO8 by 888VC provide?

Participants receive a minimum ₹23.25 lakh direct investment. Standout companies can receive ₹46.5 lakh–₹93 lakh, and the program provides access to seed funding up to ₹4.65 crore through the broader 888VC and partner network.

Does 888VC take equity in exchange for the investment?

Yes. GRO8 is an equity accelerator program. The exact equity stake is negotiated as part of the investment terms. Participants also receive a ₹55.8 lakh startup kit and extensive investor network access alongside the capital.

What stage should my startup be at to apply?

The program targets pre-seed and seed-stage startups that have moved beyond ideation and are actively building and selling. You should have a functional product in market, evidence of early customer traction or revenue, and a defined go-to-market strategy.

Which sectors does the GRO8 accelerator focus on?

The program focuses on Deep Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Consumer, Healthtech, Sustainability, Manufacturing, Fintech, and SaaS startups. Startups must be technology-enabled with a global growth ambition from the outset.

What is the time commitment for founders?

The GRO8 program is a 12-week accelerator. Founders are expected to fully commit to the program, actively participating in mentoring sessions, workshops, and investor engagement activities throughout the cohort period.

What network access does the program provide?

Participants gain access to 200+ Seed and early-stage VC funds, 1,000+ angels, CFOs, and CXOs in India, 100+ CXO/CIOs from the US, and 50+ connected family offices — facilitating investor readiness and global market access.

GRO8 Cohort 2 by 888VC (2026): Rolling Applications

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Bengaluru · Karnataka · India

888VC is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2019 and based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The firm focuses on investing in startups working in artificial intelligence, deep technology, sustainability, manufacturing, consumer technology, SaaS, fintech, and healthtech. 888VC…

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The GRO8 AI-Enabled Venture Accelerator is a 12-week program by 888VC, designed to integrate AI into daily startup operations across strategy, sales, finance, product, and fundraising. It aims to provide execution-focused support, moving beyond mere ideation for participating ventures. Each cohort consists of 12 startups, benefiting from hands-on mentoring and practical operator knowledge.

Participants receive a minimum ₹23.25 lakh direct investment, with potential for ₹46.5 lakh-₹93 lakh for standout companies, and access to seed funding up to ₹4.65 crore. Key support areas include GTM strategy development, investor readiness, AI automation implementation, and pitch reviews. Startups also gain a startup kit valued at ₹55.8 lakh, along with extensive connections to a network of over 200 Seed/early stage VC funds, 1000+ angels, CFOs, and CXOs in India, and 100+ CXO/CIOs from the US, plus 50+ connected family offices. This comprehensive support facilitates accelerated growth and investor access.

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