Gruhas Fund, DLF Family Office, and Anthill Ventures have announced the unveiling of the second cohort of Gruhas Aspire – a proptech accelerator program. This Cohort features six start-ups poised to reshape the landscape of the construction and real estate industry. This initiative aims at empowering these start-ups with strategic investments, expert guidance, and unparalleled market access opportunities, fostering innovation and sustainability throughout the sector.
The selected start-ups encompass a diverse range of solutions aligned with the focus areas such as- New & Emissions-Free Materials & Technologies in Construction, Smart Property Management for Selling & Leasing, Sustainable Properties with Clean Energy, Water Use, & Waste Management and Investments & Financing in Real Estate. Amongst the selected start-ups are- Ambiator, Breathe ESG, Earth Fokus, Openhaus, Slice and Zerotouch.
The second edition of Gruhas Aspire is committed to further catalyzing the growth of groundbreaking solutions that enhance sustainability, and efficiency in the built environment. The selected start-ups will benefit from comprehensive support spanning vision, mission & values, business model, product-market fit and growth, pricing and sales, branding and marketing, hiring and performance management, legal and compliance, and overall business mentorship from industry titans.
Abhijeet Pai, co-Founder of Gruhas Fund, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "Proptech is one of the key pillars to success and longevity of the human race. Gruhas understands that after AgriTech, Proptech as an ecosystem needs more disruption and exposure. With this thought, we look forward to supporting the incoming Cohort of Gruhas Aspire as they navigate the Proptech ecosystem and scale to new heights."
Sailesh Sigatapu, partner at Anthill Ventures, emphasized the firm's commitment to propelling the selected start-ups to new heights, remarking, "With our extensive experience and strategic approach, we will provide these start-ups with the essential tools, market access, and mentorship needed to accelerate their growth journey. Our goal is to empower them to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and scale their innovations, ultimately contributing to their success and the transformation of the proptech landscape."
