For Founders

Startup Application Portal

Apply for investment from GHL India Ventures. We back exceptional founders building scalable, technology-enabled businesses across India.

Selection Criteria

What We Look For

Strong Founding Team

2+ co-founders with deep domain expertise, complementary skills, and skin in the game.

Product-Market Fit

Demonstrated PMF or strong early signals — paying customers, growing wait-lists, or validated pilots.

Large Addressable Market

Target market of ₹500 Crore+ TAM with clear path to capturing meaningful share.

Capital Efficiency

Sustainable unit economics (or a clear timeline to profitability) with disciplined burn rate.

Technology-Enabled

Scalable, technology-driven business model with defensible competitive advantages.

18-Month Milestone Plan

Clear roadmap of achievable milestones for the next 18 months with measurable KPIs.

₹50L – 3Cr
Typical Cheque
Pre-Series A
Stage Focus
5 Sectors
Fintech, Health, Clean, SaaS, Consumer
Board Seat
Observer / Director

Application Form

All submissions are reviewed by our investment team. We respond within 5 working days.

Founder Information

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Startup Information

Traction

Funding Ask

Your Pitch

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What Happens Next

Our Process

01

Application Review

Within 5 working days

Our investment team reviews your application and deck for strategic fit.

02

Initial Call

30-minute session

A focused conversation with our startup investment team to understand your vision and traction.

03

Deep Dive & Due Diligence

4–6 weeks

Comprehensive evaluation including market analysis, financial modelling, and reference checks.

04

Term Sheet & Decision

Final stage

If the due diligence is positive, we present a term sheet and work towards closing.

Questions Before Applying?

Schedule a quick call with our startup investment team to discuss your venture before submitting a formal application.

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