Fundraising Fox

Manish Gupta

Investor

General Partner at growX Ventures

India

Writes $500K – $1.5M checks · typically $1M

About

Manish Gupta runs Merak Ventures, a fund that backs pre-seed and seed-stage B2B and emerging technology companies in India, occasionally investing at pre-Series A. He writes first cheques of USD 0.5-1.5 million with follow-on capacity up to USD 5 million, targeting companies at idea, prototype, or proof-of-concept stages, including pre-revenue ventures. The firm focuses on innovation and impact, with interest in areas like supply chain efficiency, modernizing legacy industries such as insurance, and improving air quality, while avoiding consumer-facing categories like social media and lifestyle brands. Investments are strictly India-centric, requiring essential operations or ties in India.

Experience

  1. Syncona LimitedManaging Partnercurrent2025 — present
  2. Syncona LimitedPartner2013 — 2025London, United Kingdom
  3. Invest In EquityCo-Founder & Board Directorcurrent2025 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  4. Forcefield TherapeuticsExecutive Chaircurrent2026 — presentLondon, England, United Kingdom
  5. Forcefield TherapeuticsNon Executive Director2023 — 2026
  6. Beacon TherapeuticsNon Executive Directorcurrent2022 — present
  7. Beacon TherapeuticsInterim Head BD & Alliances2022 — 2024
  8. Quell TherapeuticsNon Executive Directorcurrent2019 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  9. Achilles Therapeutics LimitedNon Executive Director2018 — 2019
  10. Achilles Therapeutics LimitedBoard Observer2016 — 2018
  11. Blue Earth DiagnosticsNon Executive Director2018 — 2019
  12. Blue Earth DiagnosticsBoard Observer2014 — 2018
  13. London Business SchoolMBA2011 — 2013
  14. Syncona PartnersPartner2013
  15. AmgenMBA Summer Intern2012
  16. Michel Dyens & Co.Healthcare Senior Associate2009 — 2011
  17. L.E.K. ConsultingSenior Associate Consultant2005 — 2009

Skills & more

StrategyDue Diligence12Venture Capital10Healthcare25Corporate Development7Strategic ConsultingBiotechnologyBiopharmaceuticalsValuationInvestmentNew company creationCell and Gene Therapy

From Manish's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

Rupyz

Per the investor's own website.

Colleagues at growX Ventures

Anirav Godhwani
Analyst at growX Ventures
Ashish Taneja
Founding Partner & CEO at growX Ventures
Krish Limbani
Analyst at growX Ventures
Manpreet Singh
Advisor at growX Ventures
Mariah Akhunji
Brand & Comms at growX Ventures
Priyanka Gandhi
Investor Relations at growX Ventures
Sahil Kumrah
Associate at growX Ventures
Sheetal Bahl
Partner at Merak Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Manish Gupta?
Manish Gupta runs Merak Ventures, a fund that backs pre-seed and seed-stage B2B and emerging technology companies in India, occasionally investing at pre-Series A. He writes first cheques of USD 0.5-1.5 million with follow-on capacity up to USD 5 million, targeting companies at idea, prototype, or proof-of-concept stages, including pre-revenue ventures. The firm focuses on innovation and impact, with interest in areas like supply chain efficiency, modernizing legacy industries such as insurance, and improving air quality, while avoiding consumer-facing categories like social media and lifestyle brands. Investments are strictly India-centric, requiring essential operations or ties in India.
Where does Manish Gupta work?
Manish Gupta is General Partner at growX Ventures.
What check size does Manish Gupta write?
Manish Gupta typically writes checks of $500K – $1.5M.
What companies has Manish Gupta invested in?
Investments tracked here include Rupyz.
Where did Manish Gupta go to school?
Manish Gupta studied at London Business School (MBA); Imperial College London (PhD, Molecular Biology); Imperial College London (BSc, Biology).

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