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Latest news coverage about GrowthCap’s investments, portfolio companies, and
industry insights from leading media outlets.

Mylapay Secures $1M in Strategic Funding; GrowthCap Ventures Joins the Cap Table

Mylapay, a rising leader in the payment infrastructure space, announced today that it has raised $1 million as part of its ongoing capital round.

January 5, 2026

Empathy, Discipline & Execution: Inside Pratekk Agarwaal’s Investment Philosophy

GrowthCap was born out of Pratekk’s four-year angel investing journey, where he observed a consistent gap: access to capital was not enough.

December 4, 2025

Finvolve and India Accelerator lead ₹9 Crore Pre-Seed in TrusTerra, backed by GrowthCap ventures, to power India’s trusted used EV marketplace

This vision aligns with TrusTerra’s mission to build the resale backbone of India’s EV revolution, where battery health transparency and resale trust are essential for mass adoption.

October 7, 2025

Spense Raises $1.85 Mn In Pre-Seed Round Led By GrowthCap

Spense secures significant funding to accelerate their innovative financial technology solutions.

June 2, 2025

Spense Secures USD 1.85 Mn from GrowthCap Ventures and Industry

Strategic funding round positions Spense for rapid growth in the competitive fintech landscape.

June 2, 2025

RePut.ai Closes $1 Mn Pre-seed Funding Round Led by GrowthCap

AI-powered reputation management platform secures funding to expand their innovative solutions.

January 15, 2025

RePut.ai bags $1 million in pre-seed funding led by GrowthCap Ventures

Bengaluru-based startup transforms reputation management with AI-driven technology solutions.

January 14, 2025

RePut.ai closes $1 Mn in pre-seed round led by GrowthCap Ventures

RePut.ai closes $1 Mn in pre-seed round led by GrowthCap Ventures.

January 13, 2025

Ex-BharatPe CBO Pratekk Agarwaal's GrowthCap Ventures To Close Maiden

Former BharatPe executive launches new venture capital fund targeting early-stage startups.

May 10. 2024

GrowthCap Ventures makes strategic investment in Advance Mobility

Early-stage venture capital firm makes maiden investment in ridesharing mobility platform.

April 15, 2024

GrowthCap Ventures makes strategic investment in Advance Mobility

GrowthCap Ventures makes strategic investment in Advance Mobility.

April 15, 2024

GrowthCap Ventures invests in Advance Mobility

Strategic investment marks GrowthCap's entry into the mobility and transportation sector.

April 15, 2024

Venture capital firm GrowthCap Ventures makes strategic investment in..

Marking its entry into the mobility sector with a focus on innovative transportation solutions.

April 15, 2024

GrowthCap Ventures Secures Rs 20 Crore for Early-Stage Investments

Category II AIF fund announces successful securing of initial funding for startup investments.

February 9,  2024

GrowthCap Ventures secures initial funding of Rs 20 crore

Founded by former BharatPe CBO Pratekk Agarwaal, the fund focuses on early-stage investments.

February 2024

GrowthCap Ventures Marks First Close At Rs 20 Cr

The brainchild of former BharatPe CBO, Pratekk Agarwaal, marks its initial funding milestone.

February 8,  2024

GrowthCap Ventures secures initial funding of Rs 20 crore

Category II AIF fund secures initial funding for investments in fintech, SaaS, and deeptech.

February 6,  2024

Former BharatPe exec's GrowthCap Ventures marks first close of maiden VC fund

Nearly six months after launch, GrowthCap Ventures achieves first close milestone.

February 6,  2024

Early-stage VC firm GrowthCap Ventures marks first close

Early-stage venture capital firm floated by former BharatPe chief business officer achieves milestone.

February 6, 2024

GrowthCap Ventures secures initial funding of Rs 20 crore

Category II AIF fund secures initial funding for investments in fintech, SaaS, and deeptech.

February 2024

Former BharatPe exec's GrowthCap Ventures marks first close of maiden VC fund

Nearly six months after launch, GrowthCap Ventures achieves first close milestone.

February 2024

Mohammed Rangoonwala

Mohammed has majored in Investment Management. Prior to joining GrowthCap, he worked with KPMG as a Management Consulting Analyst and as an Investment Associate at Yatra Angel Network Fund, managing investment and deal sourcing. At GrowthCap, Mohammed is currently part of the Investment team.

Jenny Mehta

Jenny qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2021 in her first attempt and has experience in the financial services and business valuations. Prior to joining GrowthCap she was part of the portfolio management and finance team at 100X. At GrowthCap Ventures, Jenny is a part of the Investments team and leads Investor Relations.

Pratekk Agarwaal

Meet Pratekk Agarwaal, an accomplished entrepreneur, start-up advisor, and early-stage investor with a proven track record of success. With his extensive experience in building organizations at scale, including at Bajaj Finserv, Fullerton, IndoStar Capital, and ftcash, Pratekk has become a sought-after operator VC in the startup ecosystem. As a former Chief Business Officer at BharatPe and an alumnus of IIM-Kozhikode, Pratekk brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role as operator investor.

He is passionate about helping entrepreneurs build successful and scalable businesses, providing them with business advisory services, access to his network, and capital raise support. Pratekk has invested in over 30+ companies and serves as an advisor to numerous startups, NBFCs, large fintech companies, and venture capital firms. He strongly believes that now is the perfect time to invest in the right founders and products to make a positive impact on the world. With Pratekk’s guidance, startups and entrepreneurs can achieve their full potential and make a significant impact in their industries.