How much investment does GRO8 by 888VC provide?

Participants receive a minimum $25,000 direct investment. Standout companies can receive $50,000–$100,000, and the program provides access to seed funding up to $500,000 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 $60,000 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.

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Describe the problem your startup solves and who faces it.

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Smallholder farmers lose 30–40% of perishable produce to poor cold-chain access. Our IoT-enabled micro cold-storage units bring affordable, solar-powered refrigeration to the last mile…

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What is your current traction and key milestones to date?

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12 paying agri-FPOs across 3 states, ₹48L ARR, and a 22% month-on-month growth in storage utilisation over the last two quarters…

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How will the grant funds be utilised over the next 12 months?

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60% towards manufacturing 40 additional units, 25% on field engineering hires, and 15% on cold-chain certification and compliance…

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Documents to prepare

Pitch deck (PDF)
Certificate of Incorporation
DPIIT recognition certificate
Founder PAN & Aadhaar

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