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GVFL

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

An Ahmedabad venture capital fund manager with three funds for Seed to Series B startups, including one for Gujarat-based startups, taking pitches through a form per fund.

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GVFL at a glance

AddressAhmedabad, Gujarat, India
Programmes1 standing programme
Official websitegvfl.com
Emailinfo@gvfl.com

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Programmes they run

Standing programmes at GVFL, separate from the funding calls above.

GVFL runs no cohort or application window. Founders pitch through the form for the relevant fund.

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Fund

A pitch form for each of three funds covering pre-seed to Series B; no cohort or deadline is published.

Best for: Pre-seed to Series B startups, with one fund for startups based out of Gujarat.

  • Online
  • Free, takes equity
What you get, who can apply and how to apply

GVFL is a venture fund manager, so you pitch an investor rather than apply to a programme. Its funds invest through CCPS and equity.

Who can apply

  • Emerging Enterprise: Pre-Series A, Series A and Series B startups
  • Prarambh: seed and early-stage startups
  • iCreate Angel Fund: startups based out of Gujarat

How selection works: The site does not describe a selection process and says it partners selectively.

How to apply: Use the Apply Now button for your fund on the Pitch page. The site gives no deadline.

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Support services

Help offered alongside funding and space.

Business advisory

Says it offers strategic guidance, industry connections and operational support.

How to apply to GVFL

How to reach the fund

  • Go to the Pitch page on gvfl.com and use the Apply Now button for the fund that matches your stage.
  • The inbox info@gvfl.com is for general queries only, so use the pitch form for your company.
  • The site publishes no deadline and no response time, so keep talking to other investors while you wait.

Pick the right fund

  • Emerging Enterprise is for Pre-Series A, Series A and Series B companies.
  • Prarambh is for seed and early-stage startups.
  • iCreate Angel Fund is for startups based out of Gujarat, listed at the pre-seed stage.

What to check

  • The site says it partners selectively and does not describe a selection process. Ask early what the steps and timeline are.
  • The funds invest through CCPS and equity, so be ready to discuss a priced round with an equity or convertible structure.
  • Cheque sizes are shown on the homepage fund cards; confirm them with the fund before you plan your round around them.

About GVFL

GVFL Limited is a venture capital fund manager based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Its site says it has over three decades of experience in India's venture capital landscape, and that it has made 125+ investments and 75+ successful exits across diverse sectors. Alongside capital it says it offers strategic guidance, industry connections and operational support.

The site presents three funds for startups at different growth stages. The Emerging Enterprise fund is for established startups at Pre-Series A, Series A and Series B. The Prarambh fund is described as its latest initiative for seed and early-stage startups across sectors. The iCreate Angel Fund is focused on startups based out of Gujarat, and the Pitch page lists it for the pre-seed stage. The funds invest through CCPS and equity. GVFL's funds are registered with SEBI as Alternative Investment Funds, and their registration numbers are on its SEBI registration page.

The homepage names the areas it looks at: Deep Tech, Enterprise Tech, Clean Tech, Defence Tech, Healthcare and Med-tech, Consumer Brands, Gaming and Entertainment, and Agri Tech. The site says it partners selectively, so expect a conventional investor process rather than an open programme.

The way in is the Pitch page on its site. It has an Apply Now button for each of the three funds, and the contact page points founders who want to pitch to that page. The inbox info@gvfl.com is for general queries only. The site does not publish an application window, a deadline, selection steps or eligibility rules beyond what each fund states about stage and location.

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Frequently asked questions about GVFL

What is GVFL?

GVFL is a venture capital investor based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

What does GVFL do?

GVFL Limited is a venture capital fund manager based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Its site says it has over three decades of experience in India's venture capital landscape, and that it has made 125+ investments and 75+ successful exits across diverse sectors.

Where is GVFL located?

GVFL is based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

What programs does GVFL run?

GVFL runs Pitch to GVFL.

What sectors does GVFL support?

GVFL works with startups in Deep Tech, Enterprise Tech, Clean Tech, Defence Tech, Healthcare & Med-tech and Consumer Brands and other sectors.

What stage of startup does GVFL support?

GVFL supports startups at the Pre-Seed, Seed and Series A stages.

How do I apply to GVFL?

- Go to the Pitch page on gvfl.com and use the Apply Now button for the fund that matches your stage. - The inbox info@gvfl.com is for general queries only, so use the pitch form for your company. - The site publishes no deadline and no response time, so keep talking to other investors while you wait. - Emerging Enterprise is for Pre-Series A, Series A and Series B companies.