Gaurav Gulati — Founder
Gaurav Gulati, Founder and Managing Partner of Aroa Venture Partners, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the world of venture capital. With a career spanning over two decades, Gaurav has been a serial entrepreneur, capital manager, private investment advisor, and a key player in the startup ecosystem in India. He has founded and successfully exited multiple startups but has also managed capital, advised on private investments, and worked on tech consulting projects with some of the leading Fortune 500 companies in the United States. A significant highlight of Gaurav's entrepreneurial journey is his role in the exit of Innov8, India's leading co-working space, which was acquired by OYO in 2019. Gaurav's global perspective has been shaped by his formative years spent living in countries such as the United States, Argentina, the Czech Republic, Malaysia, and India. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois in Chicago. Subsequently, he pursued an M.B.A. from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. With a strong blend of technical knowledge, entrepreneurial spirit, and a global perspective, Gaurav continues to make a meaningful impact on the venture capital and startup ecosystem in India. His journey reflects a commitment to innovation, strategic leadership, and fostering growth within the dynamic world of startups and investments.
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Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Experience: 25 yrs 11 mos
Skills
- Venture Capital
- Entrepreneurship
Career Highlights
- Founder of Aroa Venture Partners with multi-sector investment strategy.
- Successfully exited Innov8, a leading co-working space.
- Over two decades of experience in venture capital and entrepreneurship.
Work Experience
Stockal
Board Member (2 yrs 8 mos)
Petpooja
Board Observer (4 yrs 5 mos)
Edmingle
Board Member (4 yrs 7 mos)
Windlas Biotech Limited
Independent Director (4 yrs 11 mos)
Cheferd Foods; Aquired by CureFoods
Chairman (2 yrs 10 mos)
Aroa Venture Partners
Founder & Managing Partner (5 yrs 9 mos)
Innov8 Coworking; Acquired by Oyo
Chief Operating Officer (2 yrs 4 mos)
Purist; Acquired by Cure.Fit
Co Founder & COO (2 yrs 8 mos)
Roomology; In hibernation
Co Founder & CEO (2 yrs 6 mos)
NewGrowth Capital
Founder & CEO (5 yrs 9 mos)
Moonbeam Capital
CEO & Director (1 yr 7 mos)
NewGrowth Capital
Founder & CEO (1 yr)
PwC / KPMG / BearingPoint
Various (9 yrs 5 mos)
Education
MBA at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business