Arav Ventures

Arav Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm headquartered in Surat, India, that was founded in 2019. The firm focuses on strategic investments in high-potential startups and growth-stage businesses, particularly those based in India. Arav Ventures adopts a hands-on, founder-first partnership approach, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and access to a global network of industry leaders and partners.

The firm's investment portfolio is spread across a variety of sectors, including Technology & AI, FinTech & Digital Economy, Sustainable Ventures, and Consumer & Market Disruptors. Notable investments include Gladful, an online brand for healthy breakfast and snack mixes; SHOEGR, an internet-first brand for shoe care products; and InsightAI, an AI-based consumer insights platform for enterprises. Arav Ventures participated in a funding round where Gladful raised Rs 8 crore. The investment team consists of four partners, including Gaurav Rathod and Abhishek Chaudhary.

The firm's business model is centered on identifying and partnering with entrepreneurs who are developing transformative companies. It provides smart funding designed to fuel hyper-growth and offers operational expertise from seasoned investors and entrepreneurs to help companies scale.

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