GSF Accelerator

Accelerator

Gurgaon, Haryana · Est. 2012

Software & ITRetail, E-commerce & Consumer BrandsFintech, Banking & InsuranceAI, Deep Tech & Emerging Technology

Industries: IT & Software · Telecommunications · Retail & E-commerce · Fashion & Apparel · Consumer Internet · Handicrafts & Artisan · Banking & FinTech · Insurance · Finance & Accounting · Emerging Technology · Science, Research & Biotechnology

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Gives: India's first multi-city accelerator model, launched specifically to counter a gap where Indian VC funding often went to copycat ideas rather than original technology innovation. First cohort funded 25 startups (12 in the initial batch). 146+ tracked investments to date across its history.

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About GSF Accelerator

GSF Accelerator, founded in 2012 by Rajesh Sawhney, was India's first multi-city startup accelerator, running cohort programs across Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. It combines seed capital with what it calls "mentorship capital" — structured coaching from a network of 250+ global mentors and experts, funded and backed by 30 superangels alongside VC partners including Blume Ventures. Its current flagship program is the GSF Founders Academy, a two-month acceleration program for early-stage founders.

Why GSF Accelerator?

India's first multi-city accelerator (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru simultaneously), predating most peers by several years. Backed early on by prominent industry figures including Naveen Tewari (InMobi) and Dave McClure (500 Startups) as advisors. Explicit "mentorship capital" positioning — structured coaching is as central to the program as the check itself.

How to pitch

Apply through gsfaccelerator.com when a Founders Academy cohort is open.

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Gurgaon, Haryana, Gurgaon, Haryana

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