Fundalogical Ventures launches first edition of FV Trailblazers – Opportunity for selected companies to receive capital and mentorship

MUMBAI : Fundalogical Ventures is a niche investment platform created by some of the industry veterans in logistics who have come together to fulfil their shared vision of supporting innovative entrepreneurs in sector and contribute to India’s growth story. With their deep domain expertise and over 200+ years of combined experience, these seasoned entrepreneurs like Krishna Kotak (JM Baxi Group), Tushar Jani (original co-founder of Blue Dart Express), Suryakant Parekh (Parekh Group), Khalid Vohra (Sai Shipping), and Mehernosh Currawalla (Fak Cargo) have a mission give back to entrepreneurship and partner with budding companies in their growth journey.

FV, a platform focused on sustainable supply chain, logistics, and peripheral sectors in India, has launched the first edition of FV Trailblazers, an early growth program designed to propel promising companies to industry leadership. The program offers selected companies access to up to $5 million in growth capital, invaluable 1:1 mentorship, strategic guidance, and extensive networking opportunities.

FV Trailblazers focuses on a wide array of sectors critical to India’s growth story and the country’s evolving supply chain and logistics landscape. These include optimizing sourcing/ procurement and inventory management, manufacturing innovation, warehousing services, automation and robotics, 3PL/4PL services, e-commerce enablers, and reverse supply chain management. Furthermore, the fund has a keen focus on sustainability including growing importance of green logistics, encompassing the EV ecosystem, and promoting a circular economy through efficient waste management practices, including plastic waste, e-waste, and battery waste recycling.

Selected companies will benefit from:

• Growth Capital: Access to up to $5 million in funding to fuel growth
• 1×1 Mentorship: Personalized guidance from industry veterans
• Strategy Masterclasses: Expert-led sessions to refine business strategies and accelerate growth
• Access to Fundalogical Ventures Expert Network (FVEN): A network of strong individuals including successful founders, industry leaders and senior consultants 
• Service Provider Network: Access to a curated network of service providers for marketing, accounting, and other crucial business functions.

Ms. Ratna Mehta, CEO and Managing Partner of Fundalogical Ventures, said, “We are thrilled to launch FV Trailblazers and support the next generation of supply chain and logistics leaders in India. We announced this through Linkedin and the response has been encouraging, which prompted us to extend the submission date. This program is designed to provide not only capital but also the strategic guidance and network access necessary to navigate the complexities a fast-evolving business demands. We believe that by combining our deep domain expertise with the innovative spirit of these companies, we can drive significant advancements in India’s supply chain ecosystem. Our ethos is to be India’s most credible fund driving the country’s supply chain story. We are committed to partnering with entrepreneurs in their journey from early growth to industry leadership, while simultaneously delivering strong returns for our investors.”

Applications for FV Trailblazers closes on 18th, January, 2025, at 5 PM IST. Shortlisted companies will be contacted within two weeks of the application deadline.

Apply through this quick form – https://forms.gle/kpESXE8Su4HNwvUH6