Saurabh Gunwant

Associate Partner

Delhi, India4 yrs 10 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in early-stage investments in DeepTech startups.
Strong background in market analysis and due diligence.
Proven track record in supporting portfolio company growth.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Venture Capital professional with expertise in DeepTech investments.

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Skills

Core Skills

Venture CapitalMarket AnalysisWeb Development

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunicationCompetitive AnalysisCorporate FinanceDue DiligenceFinanceFinancial AnalysisInvestment AnalysisInvestmentsManagementMarket ResearchMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointProblem Solving

About

Early Stage Investments in DeepTech Startups (Cybersecurity, Semicon, Robotics, Industry 4.0, WASH, BioTech) at 8X Ventures. Before 8X Ventures, I worked at a technology firm for a year. I hold an MBA in Finance from IMT Ghaziabad and a Bachelor’s in Computer Applications from St. Xaviers College, Ahmedabad. Apart from work, I enjoy discussing public market investments, financial planning, and psychology. You can reach out to me directly over LinkedIn or at saurabh.gunwant@8xventures.co

Experience

8x ventures

3 roles

Associate Principal

Promoted

Apr 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos · On-site

Focus Industries: Water, Industry 4.0, BioTech, Computing and B2B SaaS.
Feel free to drop a line on LinkedIn or at saurabh.gunwant@8xventures.co
Pantherun (Seed, Pre-Series A, Series A)
Tiea Connectors (Pre-Series A)
Solinas Integrity (Seed, Series A)
Xyma Analytics (Seed, Pre-Series A)
LightSpeed Photonics (Pre-Series A, Series A)
Neuralzome Cybernetics (Pre-Seed)
SanchiConnect (Pre-Seed)
Trishul Space (Pre-Seed)
D-nome (Seed)

Market AnalysisCompetitive AnalysisDue DiligenceRisk AssessmentMarket ResearchStart-ups+12

Senior Associate, Investments

Promoted

Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 · 11 mos · On-site

Focus Industries: Water, Industry 4.0, BioTech, Computing and B2B SaaS

Associate, Investments

Mar 2022 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr · On-site

Identifying and Investing in DeepTech startups that have the potential to disrupt the industries.
o Conducting market research and analysis to identify and evaluate investment opportunities in the DeepTech Space.
o Performing due diligence on potential investments, including assessing the market's size and competitive environment and validations from industry experts.
o Preparing Investment Memorandum and actively participating in internal discussions related to investment decisions and supporting portfolio companies.
o Participating in the negotiation and execution of investment deals, including term sheet and investment agreement negotiations.
o Collaborating with portfolio companies to support their growth, including providing strategic guidance, conducting business development initiatives, and coordinating follow-on investments.

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Python Developer

Jul 2019 – Jul 2020 · 1 yr · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

Developed a website, Scessiors Stories, through which people can book their spa and salon appointments hassle-free. The Spa and Salon owners can optimize the workflow according to the availability of the workers. Also, the payments could be managed online/offline along with the feature to rate the services availed.