Stride Ventures
Venture debtGurugram · Seed–Late Stage · 59 people tracked
Investment thesis
Founded in 2019, Stride positions itself as a leading credit fund financing sponsor-backed ventures globally, with a focus on India, the Gulf Cooperation Council, Southeast Asia, and the United Kingdom. It provides startup debt financing and aims to be a trusted funding partner for entrepreneurs. Stride looks for exceptional founders with visionary leadership and a track record of institutional funding, companies targeting large addressable markets with innovative products, businesses with strong competitive moats capable of becoming category leaders, and companies that have reached product-market fit with a clear path to profitability.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 59 people
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Investments · 32 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathHome solutions for urban living
Marketplace for agriculture input and output supplies
Integrated grain commerce platform
Growth-enablement platform offering end-to-end supply chain digitization for enterprises and their vendors
Tech-enabled B2B seafood supply chain platform
Digital payments infrastructure in India
Full-stack wealthtech platform for independent financial advisors and family offices
Health-tech platform connecting patients in underserved markets with healthcare providers
Advanced asset monitoring and inspection solutions
Smart water purification systems
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Stride Ventures invest at?
- Stride Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Stride Ventures focus on?
- Stride Ventures focuses on Climate Tech, Consumer, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Stride Ventures located?
- Stride Ventures is headquartered in Gurugram, IN.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamAn Insightful Conversation with Ishpreet Singh Gandhi, Founder & Managing Partner of Stride Ventures - YouTube
Entrepreneur India · Ishpreet Singh Gandhi
Ishpreet Singh Gandhi says he launched Stride Ventures with a mission to bridge the credit gap - CNBC TV18
Ishpreet Singh Gandhi
Apoorva Sharma reveals the power of debt for funded startups | Stride Ventures - YouTube
Founder Thesis · Apoorva Sharma
How He Built India's Leading Venture Debt Fund, Ishpreet Singh Gandhi, Stride Ventures | 1947 VC - YouTube
1947 Rise with Shiva Singh Sangwan · Ishpreet Singh Gandhi
Ishpreet Singh Gandhi, Founder, Stride Ventures at IGF UK-India Week 2023 - YouTube
India Global Forum · Ishpreet Singh Gandhi
FinTech Diary with Ishpreet Singh Gandhi, Founder & Managing Partner, Stride Ventures - YouTube
ET BFSI · Ishpreet Singh Gandhi
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