Gaurav Bansal
Founder & CEO
AMG Venture Partners
Gaurav Bansal is the Founder & CEO of AMG Venture Partners, a founder growth coach, ex-VC, ex-investment banker, and ex-tech consultant with 14+ years of experience helping early-stage technology founders become investment-ready and scale globally.
He has worked across US$2Bn+ in IPO/PE fundraising transactions, 50+ angel investments, 35+ VC portfolio companies, 20,000+ pitch decks and financial models, 100+ due diligences, 150+ mentored startups, 3,000+ mentoring hours, 130+ founder workshops, and is a member of 300+ global angel syndicates.
Gaurav supports founders on fundraising strategy, pitch decks, financial models, valuation, investor outreach, due diligence, and growth roadmaps.
He has previously worked with Holt Xchange, Pentathlon Ventures, IBM, Nomura, Axis Capital, and IIFL Wealth. He holds an MBA in Capital Markets, a Bachelor’s in Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering, and an AI certificate from Kellogg School of Management.
Schedule
50 mins
Meridian Hall — Lower Lobby - Castlepoint Numa Lounge
Crash Course: Becoming Fundable Before You Fundraise
This Crash Course is designed for: Startup founders and those interested in learning more about investing
Understand what investors really evaluate before deciding whether to engage with a startup. Break down the key signals that shape investment readiness, from market opportunity and traction to business model, team, financial preparedness, and the funding ask. Founders will leave with a clearer understanding of where they stand today, the gaps they should address before fundraising, and the key elements they need to prepare for an investor-ready raise.
What to bring: Pen and paper or device to take notes