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Investment theses, sector deep-dives, and perspectives on building in India’s early-stage ecosystem.

Data Driven ESG Strategies Fueled by AI Intelligence

From Carbon reduction to customers trust -- AI built for lasting values

Why We Invested in Spense: The Card-as-Platform Thesis

India's credit card infrastructure is ripe for unbundling. Here is why we backed Spense to build the platform layer.

Coming Soon • Investment Thesis

From Angel to Series B: The TransBnk Story

How operator-grade involvement helped TransBnk navigate the banking ecosystem and scale from zero to institutional funding.

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India's Fintech Infrastructure: The Picks-and-Shovels Opportunity

Mapping the infrastructure layer powering India's $150B+ fintech ecosystem and where we see the next wave of value creation.

Coming Soon • Market Research

Why We Invested in Navanc: Intelligence for Secured Lending

India's real estate credit market needs a data layer. Here is how Navanc is building it.

Coming Soon • Investment Thesis

From Operator to Investor: Why I Started GrowthCap

Pratekk Agarwaal on the gap between what founders need and what capital provides, and why operator-led investing is the answer.

Coming Soon • Origin Story

The Indian EV Ecosystem: Where Deep Tech Meets Climate Capital

Battery analytics, charging infrastructure, and resale platforms. Our thesis on where value will accrue.

Coming Soon • Market Research

GrowthCap Ventures

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The Evolving Indian Market Landscape

“When something is free, you are the product,” famously stated Richard Serra.

Why Venture Capital is Crucial for Deep Tech Breakthroughs

Imagine a world where artificial intelligence predicts diseases before they appear

Introducing GrowthCap Ventures’ Maiden Fund: What You Need to Know

At GrowthCap Ventures, we are thrilled to introduce our maiden fund

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Ojas Deshpande

Ojas is an Information Technology graduate from Pune Institute of Computer Technology, class of 2025. He works in the Founder’s Office at GrowthCap Ventures, supporting fund operations, deal sourcing and workflow execution. His experience spans research, product development and B2B sales, combining analytics with strong execution skills.

Anish Saraf

Anish holds a Master’s in Business from SDA Bocconi School of Management. and previously worked as an Investments Associate at Venture Catalysts, where he was responsible for end-to-end deal execution and LP relations. He was featured as one of “Fintech’s 50 Most Promising VC Analysts to Watch” by Indian Startup Times. He is a part of the Investments team as a Sr. Associate. In his free time, he enjoys fitness, swimming, music, and gaming.

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.