Fund Manager Profile
Gaurav VK Singhvi
Managing Director & CEO - Avinya Ventures
With 25+ years of experience, Gaurav, Co-founder and CFO of We Founder Circle, excels in incubation, innovation, and startup mentoring. He aims to boost entrepreneurship by building a strong community and turning India into a startup hub. Gaurav has invested in 100+ startups, mentored 20+ entrepreneurs, and achieved 20+ exits.
Gaurav sees business opportunities outside major cities, believing tier 2 and 3 cities are ideal for startups due to their culture and community. He supports grassroots startups that solve local issues to achieve large-scale impact.
As National Director, Executive Director, and President-Elect of several institutions, Gaurav mentors and grows entrepreneurship.
He reshaped Surat’s startup scene by uniting global groups and boosting an entrepreneurial culture. He stresses community and platform creation to spur growth, turning Surat into an innovation and economic center.
