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Key people at Avatar Growth Capital.
Avatar Growth Capital was founded in 2017 by Abhay Havaldar (Co-Founder & Managing Partner) and Vishal Bakshi (Founder & Managing Partner).
Avatar Growth Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm that specializes in providing growth capital to technology companies with strong ties to both India and the US markets. The firm employs a comprehensive, full life-cycle investment approach, focusing on identifying and scaling promising tech ventures. Its investment interests span various technological domains, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, adtech, commerce, and shopping solutions.
The firm was established in 2017 by its leadership, including Vishal Gupta. The founders leveraged their extensive experience, which includes over two decades in global private equity and venture capital investing, to identify a strategic opportunity in nurturing emerging tech companies within the India-US corridor. This insight propelled the creation of a focused entity aimed at fostering significant growth in this specific ecosystem.
Avatar Growth Capital primarily partners with technology companies seeking capital to accelerate their expansion. The firm's overarching vision is to transform these nascent technology avatars into global market leaders, providing not just financial backing but also strategic guidance to achieve international prominence and sustained success in their respective industries.
Key people at Avatar Growth Capital.
Avatar Growth Capital was founded in 2017 by Abhay Havaldar (Co-Founder & Managing Partner) and Vishal Bakshi (Founder & Managing Partner).
Avatar Growth Capital has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $30.0M Series C in Blueshift in February 2021.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2021 | Blueshift | $30.0M Series C | Avatar Growth Capital, Ratan M. | Ayana Capital LLC, Celesta, Nexus Venture Partners, Norwest Venture Partners, R136 Ventures, Ridgeline Partners, Storm Ventures, Anand Babu Periasamy, Conductive Ventures, Softbank Ventures Asia |