Join the GRO8 Accelerator Program
With an extensive network of investors, mentors and experts, we offer a safe space for startups to gain insights, guidance and support throughout their journey. We aim to accelerate at least 12 startups in each cohort with a minimum investment of $25K each.
50+
Startups invested directly
or indirectly
$1 Bn
Combined
valuation of
startups
200+
Seed or early
stage VC
Funds
1000+
Angels, CFO,
CXOs
consortium
100+
CXO/CIOs
from the
US
50+
Connected
family
offices
What you get
Mentorship
A start-up mentor is a person who offers mentoring to a start-up company because of their expertise and experience in launching and operating a firm. It may be someone you respect and believe in. However, you should not worry if you do not know anyone in the industry. We got your back.
Accelerated Growth
A journey that takes your startup to the next level as you learn from people who have been there before you. Our demo day allows you to present to and gain attention from our large network of investors.
Investor Connect
Investor Connect connects top Indian PE/VC/Seed/Angel funds with talented businesses from various industries. It allows early-stage entrepreneurs and start-ups to meet with and showcase their business idea to angel and venture capitalists.
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Market research, MVP building, and Market Validation
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Relevant business partnerships
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Legal, Compliance, and Accounting
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Recruitment support
Value Additions :
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Networking opportunities
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Workspace
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Registrations, planning, and modelling
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Seed and future fundraising
Our GRO8 Accelerator Program
888VC × GRO8 AI-Enabled 12-Week Venture Accelerator Program A nextgeneration accelerator integrating AI into daily startup operations — from Strategy and Sales to Finance, Product, and Fundraising. Throughout the 12 weeks, startups implement an AI System as an option, a practical stack of tools, agents,and workflows customized for their business.
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Built for Global Scale
We work with startups that think beyond borders from day one. Global ambition is central to our selection process, and we actively support founders building tech-driven companies with the potential to expand across international markets and compete on a global stage.
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Technology that defines the next decade.
We support tech-driven startups that break existing norms and reimagine how value is created, exchanged, and distributed. These are companies building the foundations of tomorrow’s marketplaces, platforms, and networks—designed for global relevance from day one.
EXPERIENCE
MATTERS
EXPERIENCE
MATTERS
EcoRatings
"We are grateful to 888vc for investing in us and building our fund raise. They brought in much needed guidance and helped us with great connects through their network of fellow founders."
Aditi Balbir
Co-Founder
EcoRatings
Get Crest
"888 not only provided us with funds but much needed mentorship and guidance."
Rahul Vishwakarma
Founder
getcrest.ai
Pick My Work
“We got the pleasure to meet 888vc, who assisted us by participating in our first round of fundraising and constructing the entire round for us. "
Vidyarthi Baddireddy
Founder
PickMyWork
The 888VC community
With 50+ startup investments and more than $100Mn syndicated, we are building the largest Cross-border community. Check out our startups with a combined valuation of $1Bn below.
Who Should Join?
Early Traction
We partner with pre-seed and seed-stage startups that show early market validation and growth momentum. With a product in market and a clear go-to-market strategy, we help founders scale faster by unlocking access to capital, customers, and global markets such as the US and UAE.
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We build long-term relationships.
We start with the 6-month startup program and stay close to the companies over the next 2-3 years. We want to be a part of their innovation journey through problem-solving, bringing about a change, and bridging gaps between the innovators and their access to the relevant resources, be it funding, advisory, growth, or mentorship.
Industries
Our focus is on tech-enabled sectors actively shaping demand in consumer and enterprise markets worldwide.
Deep-Tech
AI
Consumer
Heathtech
Sustainablity
Manufacturing
Fintech
SaaS
Super Angels & CXOs investing with us
Akash Gupta
Co-Founder & CEO at Zypp Electric, Angel Investor, BW40under40,
Tedx speaker
Gaurav Mangla
CEO & Co-founder at Pickrr
IIT,Guwahati graduate
Product Manager at Talentpad
Dinesh Kumar
CEO - Ixigo Trains & Confirmtkt NIT jamshedpur, graduate Ex- IBM, Ex- o9 solutions
Sripad Vaidya
COO - Ixigo Trains & Confirmtkt Senior Business Analyst, Photon Ex- IBM
Our Venture Partners
Dhairya Pujara
Founder & CEO of Ycenter, serving clients across 30+ countries, and the Regional Head for GODAN North America. A World Economic Forum Global Shaper, he is a recognized voice on entrepreneurship with engagements at global institutions.
Kush Vatsaraj
Specializes in International Tax, Transfer Pricing, FEMA, and Business Advisory. He holds leadership roles with the International Fiscal Association (India & APAC) and brings prior experience from T. P. Ostwal & Associates LLP.
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Darshan Doshi
MBA from the Indian School of Business (Dean’s List), a Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary (AIR 25), and CFA Level II professional, with strong expertise in finance, governance, and building investor-ready businesses.
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Tripti Somani
She is a CA, investor, and founder of Womennovator, and has been recognized as a Times 40 Under 40 and ET Inspiring Women Leader with experience including PwC India.
Nirav Mehta
Material Science specialists at Nanosafe and IP monetization experts at Patent Partners, with deep experience in translating advanced research into protected, commercially valuable innovations.
Sridhar Sampthirao
A Founding Member at Thoucentric and seasoned CXO leader, he is a startup evangelist, and a mentor, actively supporting founders while sharing insights as a speaker and personal finance enthusiast.
Girish Ahirwar
He is a serial entrepreneur with 2 exits, angel investor, and advisor focused on empowering humans through emerging technology. He is the Founder & CEO of Maxtron Innovations.
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Rishikesh Trivedi
He is a Market Acceleration Specialist, angel investor, and founder focused on helping technology companies scale growth and go-to-market operations globally.
