Gaurav VK Singhvi ^Leader

I’m Gaurav VK Singhvi - Managing Partner at Avinya Ventures, Co-founder of We Founder Circle (WFC), and a proud believer that entrepreneurship is India’s greatest force for change.

From my early days in corporate life to becoming an investment banker, and now a super angel and venture capitalist, my mission has remained the same: to empower founders and build meaningful business communities.

Over the years, I’ve invested in 125+ startups across sectors - from fintech to sustainability and have been an early supporter of 9 unicorns and 2 IPO-bound ventures. Through platforms like Avinya Ventures, We Founder Circle, EvolveX, Invstt Trust, and my family office GSV Group, I’ve had the privilege to mentor 40+ founders and support 4,000+ SMEs across 65+ industries, bringing them not just funding but also strategic direction and global access.

Now on “The Lion’s Den Show” - I’m joining the panel of investors to help India’s next generation of entrepreneurs turn their ideas into investable realities. My goal is to make the startup ecosystem more inclusive, especially for founders from Tier 2, 3, and 4 cities, who represent the next wave of innovation.

As the National Director of CorporateConnections® India, Sri Lanka & Nepal, I help nurture leadership communities across 24 chapters in 21 cities, connecting 400+ business leaders to collaborate and grow.

I’m also deeply involved with JITO Administrative Training Foundation (JATF) - a non-profit trust empowering youth through civil services training, education loans, and social upliftment programs. It’s an initiative close to my heart that combines entrepreneurship with nation-building.

Having explored 75+ countries, I believe that travel, reading, and daily meditation are what keep me grounded and curious.

My philosophy is simple - “Either you innovate or invest in innovation.”

Whether you’re a founder, investor, or someone building something meaningful - I’m always open to conversations that lead to growth, impact, and legacy.