Gaurav Gupta

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I'm a serial entrepreneur, investor, advisor, and investment banker with 20+ years of experience working with mid-size and large enterprises across global markets. I founded a successful IT recruitment firm in Washington, D.C., and currently partner with 888VC, a Bangalore-based angel investment firm, where I support early-stage startups through capital, mentorship, and strategic guidance. As an investment banker, I collaborate with reputed investment banking firms to help startups raise capital—from seed funding to large-scale rounds of up to $100M USD. I work closely with founders to refine their go-to-market strategies, optimize operations, build strong brands, and prepare for investor engagement. Since 2012, I’ve advised numerous first-time founders—helping them turn great ideas into investor-ready businesses. I hold an MBA in Entrepreneurship from the University of Maryland and a Senior Executive Certificate in Private Equity & Venture Capital from Columbia University. My cross-border network of CXOs, investors, entrepreneurs, and family offices across the US and India enables me to bring unmatched value to startups at any stage. Notable investments include Datazip, AIInsured,

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