Aavishkaar Capital

26/08/2026

Building A $1.3B Impact Empire, AI in Grassroots India & The $10B Roadmap- Vineet Rai, Founder and Vice Chairman, Aavishkaar Group on CNBC TV18’s ‘Young Turks Reloaded’ with Shereen Bhan

From ₹5,000 in savings and a ₹1 lakh loan from his wife to building a $1.3 billion impact investing group — Vineet has spent 25 years betting that capital can create both returns and real-world change. “Impact investing is not about high risk and high return — it is about taking extraordinary risk for unknown returns.”

Speaking to Shereen Bhan on Young Turks Reloaded, impact investing and micro-lending giant Aavishkaar Group's founder & Vice Chairman, Vineet Rai unpacks his journey from backing underserved entrepreneurs with small cheques to building a $1.3 billion impact-focused group.

In the conversation, Vineet further discusses how India’s rural entrepreneurs and aspirations have changed, why AI and deep tech are becoming central to Aavishkaar’s next phase, and how technology could reshape financial inclusion at the grassroots.

He also lays out Aavishkaar’s ambition to reach $10 billion by 2035, explains why more than 50% of its capital is now focused on deep tech, and shares his view on where India’s next wave of entrepreneurs, capital and global opportunity will come from.

Watch the Interview -https://ow.ly/sj3n50ZFsZv

For 25 years, Vineet Rai has been betting on a simple idea: capital...

25/08/2026

Watch Episode 19 of Clearing the BLUR- AI Is Creating New Gods. Should We Be Worried? ft Vineet Rai, Founder and Vice Chairman, Aavishkaar Group

In a world where AI can democratize intelligence while concentrating power in fewer hands, how should capital decide which ideas, entrepreneurs and problems deserve support?

In EP. 19 of Clearing the BLUR podcast, hosts Rajiv Jayaraman and Deepak Sharma speak with Vineet Rai about the relationship between capital, entrepreneurship, technology and a more equal India.

Drawing on his journey from working in India’s forests to leading the country’s first business incubator and pioneering impact investing, Vineet explains why ex*****on and consistency matter more than a compelling idea alone, why information must be applied before it becomes intelligence, and why meaningful change requires capital to reach sectors and communities conventional markets have overlooked.

The conversation also examines whether AI will flatten the intelligence pyramid or create a new concentration of power, why microfinance must evolve from expanding access to addressing exclusion, and how India can build technological sovereignty through deep tech, domestic capital and locally relevant AI. Vineet challenges the celebration of unicorn valuations, explores the difference between visible and systemic impact, and considers what India must do to convert entrepreneurial ambition into lasting value.

Watch the Interview -https://ow.ly/nmSe50ZF2uA

In a world where AI can democratize intelligence while concentratin...

25/08/2026

Announcing the Mumbai Book Launch of ‘The Durian Flavour’

Aavishkaar Group is delighted to launch in Mumbai the book, ‘The Durian Flavour: India and ASEAN After a Decade of the Act East Policy’ by Shri Gurjit Singh, Former Ambassador and Independent Director, Intellecap, part of the Aavishkaar Group.

Join us for an exclusive conversation on a decade of India-ASEAN ties and what the next one asks of business, capital and diplomacy.

Date: Thursday, 3rd September 2026
Time: 5 PM IST (followed by High Tea)
Venue: Aavishkaar Group, 2nd Floor, Naman Center, C‑31, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051

To join this exclusive book launch and conversation, pls DM us before 29th August, 6 PM IST.

25/08/2026

Watch the CNBC TV 18 Interview on 'Startup Street' featuring Aavishkaar Capital Partner Anurag Agrawal and Brahmam Gorugantu from NeoGeo Technologies on the recent USD 20 MIllion in Series A funding, co-led by the Neev II Fund and Aavishkaar Capital.

Key Highlights of the Interview -

-Global Expansion: The capital will be used to scale NeoGeo’s platforms and drive international expansion into the Middle East and the Americas.

-Core Product Focus: NeoGeo is building AI-powered geospatial platforms designed to analyze location-based data efficiently.

-Digital Infrastructure Role: The discussion highlights geospatial AI as an emerging, critical layer of digital infrastructure across modern industries.

-Investor Perspective: Aavishkaar Capital shared insights into why location-based intelligence represents a high-growth sector for venture investment.

Watch the CNBC TV18 Interview -https://ow.ly/bb5V50ZF1mn

Is geospatial intelligence emerging as the next big digital infrast...

24/08/2026

We’re delighted to share that Sowmya Suryanarayanan will be speaking at the AVPN Global Conference next week as part of a session exploring how impact data can move beyond measurement to actively inform investment decisions and portfolio construction.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 27, 2026 4:15 𝐏𝐌 𝐭𝐨 5:30 𝐏𝐌
𝐌𝐑 11 (𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 1)

Through an interactive simulation and expert discussion, the session will examine how investors can balance impact, financial return, risk, and additionality when deploying capital, while learning how impact data can be more effectively embedded into real-world investment processes.

Sowmya will be joined by Ushnisha G. from British International Investment, May Liew from OCTAVE Capital, Avinash Mishra from Global Innovation Fund and Amit Ratanpal from BLinC Invest for a conversation that brings together practical insights from experienced investors on the next frontier of impact investing.

If you're attending , we look forward to seeing you there.

20/08/2026

Vineet Rai, Founder and Vice Chairman, Aavishkaar Group on
CNBC TV18's Young Turls Reloaded with Shereen Bhan.

Watch the full interview today at 6:30 PM IST
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18/08/2026

𝐖𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚. And that's why we at Aavishkaar Capital are thrilled to announce our investment in NeoGeoInfo Technologies Limiteda alongside Neev Fund.

Across India and other emerging markets, fragmented and outdated records of land, infrastructure, and public assets continue to constrain economic growth, climate resilience, and efficient governance. NeoGeo is solving this challenge by transforming geospatial data into actionable intelligence, enabling governments and enterprises to make better decisions on natural resources, disaster preparedness, utilities, urban planning, and critical infrastructure.

At Aavishkaar Capital, we back entrepreneurs building solutions to large, systemic challenges. NeoGeo's full-stack geospatial intelligence platform sits at the intersection of climate resilience, digital public infrastructure, and inclusive development. By making spatial data more accurate, accessible, and actionable, the company is helping improve transparency, resource efficiency, governance outcomes, and long-term climate adaptation.

We are proud to partner with Sreeramam G V, Brahmam Gorugantu and the entire NeoGeo team as they scale their technology, expand globally, and build the next layer of intelligence powering resilient economies and communities.

Read more - https://ow.ly/y9Wt50ZANhG

Founded in 2019, NeoGeo provides geospatial intelligence solutions to government and corporate clients across natural resource management, disaster management, urban governance, utilities, infrastructure and smart cities.

14/08/2026

At Aavishkaar Capital, freedom is about more than history—it’s about the power to innovate, invest, and create opportunities that uplift communities across India and beyond.

This Independence Day, we honor the spirit of entrepreneurship that drives inclusive growth, sustainability, and resilience.

Together, let’s continue building a future where capital fuels impact, and independence means empowerment for all.

11/08/2026

Scaling Authenticity: The GO DESI Journey from Local Treks to 100 Crores 🚀

What happens when you combine corporate rigor with a passion for grassroots impact? You get a homegrown brand that's redefining the Indian snacking landscape.

In the latest episode of "Adda with Aavishkaar Capital", our Managing Director, Sowmya Suryanarayanan, sits down with the sibling co-founders of GO DESI, Raksha and Vinay, to discuss their incredible journey.

Key Highlights from the Conversation:
✅ The "Unlearning" Curve: Vinay shares how his ITC background helped build robust systems for scale, but required "unlearning" corporate pace to embrace the rapid iterations of a startup.
✅ Impact as an Input, not just an Outcome: Raksha highlights their unique model of in-house manufacturing, which empowers rural women and farmers. For GO DESI, social impact has been instrumental to their product's authenticity.
✅ Building Trust at the Roots: From standardizing jaggery production with local farmers to supporting them through crop cycles, the founders prove that sustainable supply chains are built on long-term relationships.
✅ The "Desi" Vision: Beyond the metrics, their goal is simple yet bold: making regional Indian snacks "cool" again for the next generation and taking these authentic flavors global.
✅ Founder Resilience: A candid look at managing mental health, sibling dynamics in business, and staying grounded through the crazy highs and lows of entrepreneurship.

At Aavishkaar Capital, we are proud to partner with founders who are not just building businesses, but are also building ecosystems of prosperity.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/3LEtbP2sbM4

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08/08/2026

⚠️ FRAUD ALERT

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If you have been approached, or wish to verify anyone claiming to represent us, please reach out only through the official channels listed at https://aavishkaarcapital.in.

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