Rahul Gupta, Founder and Managing Partner at ValuAble, said, “With ValuAble, we don’t want to be just lenders; we want to be partners in the entrepreneurial journey of different startups. Our core philosophy is to be enablers for businesses, providing them with the necessary resources, mentorship, and tools to not only secure capital but also to foster sustainable growth. ValuAble is beyond the transactional nature of lending; we strive to build relationships that transcend money. As a team of bankers and fund managers, we possess a deep understanding of what it takes for companies to become bank-ready. Our mission is to ensure that every passionate entrepreneur has access to the capital they need, empowering them to realise their dreams and create lasting value.”
Rahul was previously Head of Financial Sponsors Coverage at Axis Bank, and Siba, ex-founding member and CFO at Stride Ventures. ValuAble is the first fund in India to be steered by a fund manager who is visually impaired, bringing a unique dimension to the fund’s vision, promoting inclusivity and a fresh outlook on investment. ValuAble also envisions a market filled with collaborators rather than competitors, it believes in inclusive capital access for all. Furthermore, ValuAble is committed to ensuring that the cost of funding remains highly competitive, offering an edge in the market while
not compromising on returns for its investors.Siba Panda, Founder and Managing Partner at ValuAble, said, “At ValuAble, our vision extends beyond conventional lending; we’re committed to shaping a culture of equity, inclusivity, and sustainability that fosters the collective growth of all stakeholders. Our mission is to co-build with founders in their entrepreneurial journey, offering support beyond capital infusion. We plan to achieve this by introducing bank credits much earlier than the norm, expanding market access for businesses, providing growth capital through strategic partnerships with VC funds and DFIs, helping companies bolster their ESG practices, and instilling a strong culture right from the early days. Together, we aim to redefine success in the business world, nurturing ventures that not only thrive but also make a positive impact on society and the environment.”Reinforcing the fund’s dedication to socially responsible and culturally aligned investments, ValuAble champions the alignment of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria and cultural compatibility with its portfolio companies’ ethos and workings. It aims to be a front-runner in the impending and much-required paradigm shift in the ecosystem. ValuAble is poised to challenge the conventional wisdom of what it means to be a successful business. It is about progress for posterity. This series of industry-first initiatives is not a mere aspiration; it is a commitment to redefining the future of business.
Consequently, ValuAble is India’s first purpose-led 850 crore Venture Debt Fund, aligned with the UN SDG framework. It offers responsible capital & aims to bridge gaps to banking for capable and ambitious founders. More importantly, ValuAble is on a mission to build an ecosystem where diversities can co-exist, underpinned by principles of equity, to attain freedom from exclusion. Thus, by combining profitability with passion & purpose, it partners with change-makers to create a sustainable and efficient ecosystem
