MUMBAI: Are you -  or is someone you know - in any one of these business areas: optimising sourcing/ procurement and inventory management, manufacturing innovation, warehousing services, automation and robotics, 3PL/4PL services, e-commerce enablers, sustainability, green logistics (encompassing the entire EV ecosystem, and promoting a circular economy through efficient waste management practices, including plastic waste, e-waste, and battery waste recycling) and reverse supply chain management?

Well if you are - or are planning to get into one of these promising initiatives -  then  reach out to Fundalogical Ventures (FV) and you could become a part of FV Trailblazers (it’s in its first edition), an early growth program designed to propel promising companies to industry leadership. The program offers selected companies access to:

* Growth capital: Access to up to $5 million in funding to fuel growth

* 1x1 mentorship: Personalised 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

The fund is anchored by industry veterans such as 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), while the management is led by Ratna Mehta (MD, CEO), who brings over 20 years of experience from blue-chip firms like JP Morgan Chase, BCG, and Everstone Capital (approximately US$7 billion in assets under management).

Applications for FV Trailblazers close on 18 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

Says FV CEO & managing partner Ratna Mehta: "This program is designed to provide not only capital but also the strategic guidance and network access necessary to navigate the complexities that fast-evolving businesses demand. 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.”