We back the

courageous to become

entrepreneurs

We also invest in startups.

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We back the

courageous to become

We back the

courageous to become

We back the

courageous to become

entrepreneurs

entrepreneurs

entrepreneurs

We also invest in startups.

We also invest in startups.

Apply Now

Apply Now

We want to enable Indian entrepreneurship

We want to enable Indian entrepreneurship

India has thousands of founders each year who want to start a company

India has thousands of founders each year who want to start a company

who

should apply?

Nothing is too early for us!

Paper Plan

Working Prototype

Company Not Formed

First Time Founder

who

should apply?

Nothing is too early for us!

Paper Plan

Working Prototype

Company Not Formed

First Time Founder

who

should apply?

Nothing is too early for us!

Paper Plan

Working Prototype

Company Not Formed

First Time Founder

who

should apply?

Nothing is too early for us!

Paper Plan

Working Prototype

Company Not Formed

First Time Founder

who

should apply?

Nothing is too early for us!

Paper Plan

Working Prototype

Company Not Formed

First Time Founder

The Mission

The Mission

The Mission

ajvc is your

ajvc is your

ajvc is your

ajvc is your

Compass to

Entrepreneurship

Compass to

Entrepreneurship

Compass to

Entrepreneurship

Compass to

Entrepreneurship

what

do we offer?

Standard Terms

Each company that is accepted gets a standard offer

Founders Compass

Our program that helps founders increase their odds of success.

Cohort - Based

Investments will be done in cohorts. Founders will get to grow their companies together. 

India’s Largest Startup Community

Selected startups get visibility to an audience of 500,000+, helpful with hiring, customers, fundraising and more.

Partnership Support

Every founder is supported by a partner with extensive investing and/or operating experience.

how

how

how

does this work?

does this work?

does this work?

Application

Application

01

01

We take away the friction of starting to fundraise through a 3 minute application. We reply with yes/no within 48 hours. No warm connects needed

We take away the friction of starting to fundraise through a 3 minute application. We reply with yes/no within 48 hours. No warm connects needed

Data Driven Evaluation

Data Driven Evaluation

02

02

If we like your application, we share a detailed form on your business. Every form is read by our partnership. The evaluation is done supported by deep data and algorithms

If we like your application, we share a detailed form on your business. Every form is read by our partnership. The evaluation is done supported by deep data and algorithms

Rapid Decision

Rapid Decision

03

03

The final step is a call with the partnership. The decision to invest is made on the call itself supported by extensive background diligence done by us. Technology allows us to make a decision within 3 weeks of your application to us

The final step is a call with the partnership. The decision to invest is made on the call itself supported by extensive background diligence done by us. Technology allows us to make a decision within 3 weeks of your application to us

what

do we offer?

Standard Terms

Each company that is accepted gets a standard offer

Partnership Support

Every founder is supported by a partner with extensive investing and/or operating experience

Founders Compass

Our program that helps founders increase their odds of success

Cohort - Based

Investments will be done in cohorts. Founders will get to grow their companies together

India’s Largest Startup Community

Selected startups get visibility to a highly engaged tech audience of 500,000+, helpful with hiring, customers, fundraising.

We aim to be
India’s most

We aim to be
India’s most

We aim to be
India’s most

approachable

approachable

approachable

pre-seed fund

pre-seed fund

pre-seed fund

Apply Now

Apply Now

Meet Aviral Bhatnagar

Your Partner Through The Journey

Networks

with

100+

Unicorn/Soonicorn Founders

50+

Top-Tier Investors

30+

Large Companies

150M+ views

1.5M+ engagements

500K+ followers

Distribution

has grown to

500K+

community built around India, startups, business and tech, with diverse storytelling formats

Investing

experience having evaluated

3000+

teams led across
20+ investments, and managed a startup portfolio worth 2,000+ Cr

Meet Aviral Bhatnagar

Your Partner Through The Journey

150M+ views

1.5M+ engagements

500K+ followers

Distribution

has grown to

500K+

community built around India, startups, business and tech, with diverse storytelling formats

Investing

experience having evaluated

3000+

teams led across
20+ investments, and managed a startup portfolio worth 2,000+ Cr

Networks

with

100+

Unicorn/Soonicorn

Founders

50+

Top-Tier

Investors

30+

Large

Companies

We want to enable Indian entrepreneurship

India has thousands of founders each year who want to start a company

Applications are open for our first cohort!

Hear back on next steps in 2 days of applying

Hear back on next steps in 2 days of applying

Apply to ajvc

Apply to ajvc

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Views expressed in "content" (including newsletters, posts, podcasts, videos) linked on this website or posted in social media and other platforms (collectively, "content distribution outlets") are by Aviral Bhatnagar. The posts and newsletters about the startup ecosystem in India are not directed to any investors or potential investors, and do not constitute an offer to sell - or a solicitation of an offer to buy - any securities, and may not be used or relied upon in evaluating the merits of any investment.The content should not be construed as or relied upon in any manner as investment, legal, tax, or other advice. You should consult your own advisers as to legal, business, tax, and other related matters concerning any investments.

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© 2024 ajvc Fund.

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Views expressed in "content" (including newsletters, posts, podcasts, videos) linked on this website or posted in social media and other platforms (collectively, "content distribution outlets") are by Aviral Bhatnagar. The posts and newsletters about the startup ecosystem in India are not directed to any investors or potential investors, and do not constitute an offer to sell - or a solicitation of an offer to buy - any securities, and may not be used or relied upon in evaluating the merits of any investment.The content should not be construed as or relied upon in any manner as investment, legal, tax, or other advice. You should consult your own advisers as to legal, business, tax, and other related matters concerning any investments.

Subscribe

Join our newsletter to stay up to date on what's happening in the Indian startup ecosystem

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© 2024 ajvc Fund.

Made with <3 by the ajvc design team

Views expressed in "content" (including newsletters, posts, podcasts, videos) linked on this website or posted in social media and other platforms (collectively, "content distribution outlets") are by Aviral Bhatnagar. The posts and newsletters about the startup ecosystem in India are not directed to any investors or potential investors, and do not constitute an offer to sell - or a solicitation of an offer to buy - any securities, and may not be used or relied upon in evaluating the merits of any investment.The content should not be construed as or relied upon in any manner as investment, legal, tax, or other advice. You should consult your own advisers as to legal, business, tax, and other related matters concerning any investments.

Subscribe

Join our newsletter to stay up to date on what's happening in the Indian startup ecosystem

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© 2024 ajvc Fund.

Made with <3 by the ajvc design team

Views expressed in "content" (including newsletters, posts, podcasts, videos) linked on this website or posted in social media and other platforms (collectively, "content distribution outlets") are by Aviral Bhatnagar. The posts and newsletters about the startup ecosystem in India are not directed to any investors or potential investors, and do not constitute an offer to sell - or a solicitation of an offer to buy - any securities, and may not be used or relied upon in evaluating the merits of any investment.The content should not be construed as or relied upon in any manner as investment, legal, tax, or other advice. You should consult your own advisers as to legal, business, tax, and other related matters concerning any investments.

Subscribe

Join our newsletter to stay up to date on what's happening in the Indian startup ecosystem

By subscribing you agree to with our Privacy Policy and provide consent to receive updates from our company.

© 2024 ajvc Fund.

Made with <3 by the ajvc design team

Views expressed in "content" (including newsletters, posts, podcasts, videos) linked on this website or posted in social media and other platforms (collectively, "content distribution outlets") are by Aviral Bhatnagar. The posts and newsletters about the startup ecosystem in India are not directed to any investors or potential investors, and do not constitute an offer to sell - or a solicitation of an offer to buy - any securities, and may not be used or relied upon in evaluating the merits of any investment.The content should not be construed as or relied upon in any manner as investment, legal, tax, or other advice. You should consult your own advisers as to legal, business, tax, and other related matters concerning any investments.

Meet Aviral Bhatnagar

Your Partner Through The Journey

150M+ views

1.5M+ engagements

500K+ followers

Distribution

has grown to

500K+

community built around India, startups, business and tech, with diverse storytelling formats

Investing

experience having evaluated

3000+

teams led across
20+ investments, and managed a startup portfolio worth 2,000+ Cr

Networks

with

100+

Unicorn/Soonicorn Founders

50+

Top-Tier Investors

30+

Large Companies

what

do we offer?

Standard Terms

Each company that is accepted gets a standard offer

Founders Compass

Our program that helps founders increase their odds of success.

Cohort - Based

Investments will be done in cohorts. Founders will get to grow their companies together. 

India’s Largest Startup Community

Selected startups get visibility to an audience of 500,000+, helpful with hiring, customers, fundraising and more.

Partnership Support

Every founder is supported by a partner with extensive investing and/or operating experience.