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Ishpreet Gandhi
Founder & Managing Partner at Stride Ventures
Ishpreet Singh Gandhi is the Founder and Managing Partner of Stride Ventures and StrideOne.12 He is a seasoned banker with a passion for the startup ecosystem, who founded Stride Ventures in 2018 to pioneer venture debt as a founder-friendly alternative to equity.23
Career Highlights
- Founded Stride Ventures in 2018, which has become India's leading venture debt fund2
- Launched StrideOne in 2021 to provide tailored financial solutions for growth-stage businesses and MSMEs1
- Previously held senior positions at IDFC Bank, YES BANK, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Citibank India4
Achievements
- Stride Ventures has sanctioned over $1.3 billion to new-age businesses in India1
- The firm has a well-diversified portfolio of 150+ companies across various sectors1
- StrideOne achieved significant growth, disbursing more than INR 3500 Cr to over 5000+ borrowers in its first year1
Approach and Vision
Ishpreet is known for:
- Connecting with ambitious entrepreneurs and empowering their transformative ideas1
- Re-imagining financial solutions for startups to enable inclusive and exponential growth1
- Focusing on efficient liquidity management, scalability, data integrity, and corporate governance when evaluating startups3
His vision has positioned Stride Ventures as a trusted partner for budding businesses, supporting market leaders like Zepto, Infra.Market, Udaan, Zetwerk, and many others.12
Highlights
From the beginning, 'Forward' has been more than just a theme at Stride—it's our core directive to embed agility and innovation across the organisation. As we take a global leap, the Stride Forward event stands as a pivotal milestone in our journey, embodying a legacy of growth and synergistic ecosystem engagement. At Stride, empowering entrepreneurs goes beyond a mere slogan; it is embedded deeply in every layer of our operations. This event was meticulously crafted to ensure that our entrepreneurs could explore enhanced collaboration opportunities across our diverse network of stakeholders.
The overwhelming support from our partners — LPs, VCs, and Founders, including many industry luminaries—has made this journey profoundly rewarding. Their insights and collaboration are what push us to continuously innovate and exceed the limits of what we thought possible.
Our voyage is one of boundless aspirations and invaluable lessons. I am profoundly grateful for the relentless spirit and unwavering camaraderie of the Stride Ventures team. Together, we aim to keep swinging for the fences, driven by our collective efforts and a bit of good fortune.
Let's continue to aim high, break barriers, and craft a future where innovation knows no bounds. Here's to moving forward, together!
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I am delighted to share the news of the launch of our second edition of the India Venture Debt Report 2023. This report offers unparalleled insights into the thriving venture debt ecosystem in India and sheds light on the remarkable investment opportunities in this market.
The report underscores the phenomenal potential for growth in the Indian venture debt market, and we're thrilled to be leading the way in this industry. It is a source of immense pride for us to support startups in their growth journey and play a significant role in fueling India's entrepreneurial spirit.
This report is a testament to the outstanding teamwork of the Stride team and the exceptional trust and support of the startup community. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our supporters, and we're eager to continue working together to drive innovation and growth in the Indian startup ecosystem.
For those interested in learning more, you can access the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dV-M82db
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