Astrikos AI today announced that it has secured a strategic investment from Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GRRR) (“Gorilla”), a global solution provider in AI-driven Security Intelligence, Network Intelligence, Business Intelligence, and IoT technology. Astrikos expects this investment will support its global expansion and pipeline development of its flagship Smart Interop Analytical Platform (“S!aP“), strengthen its global footprint, and expand its pipeline of enterprise solutions across Smart Cities, Data Centers, and Critical Infrastructure verticals.
 

Astrikos AI has secured a strategic investment from Gorilla Technology Group
 

Market Growth and Opportunity

The smart infrastructure, IoT, and AI-driven urban management markets are undergoing exponential growth. According to a recent report by MarketsandMarkets™ (M&M), the global smart cities market size is projected to rise from approximately USD 699.7 billion in 2025 to USD 1,445.6 billion by 2030, at a 15.6% CAGR.
 

Furthermore, India’s AI-optimized data center market specifically is forecast to grow from $1.19 billion in 2025 to more than $3.10 billion by 2030, with a sustained growth rate above 20%. The broader data center industry is expected to reach $21.8 billion by 2030, driven by AI adoption and data localization. It is expected that global connected IoT devices will hit approximately 39 billion by 2030, driving a tidal wave of data generation and demand for real-time analytics.
 

Strategic Alignment

Against this backdrop, Astrikos AI – a recognized NASSCOM Emerge 50 award winner – is strategically positioned to capitalize on this rapid expansion. With its flagship Smart Interop Analytical Platform, Astrikos is currently engaging in high-value deployments across Smart Buildings, Security, Data Centers, and Smart City Infrastructure.
 

“Astrikos AI gives us a springboard into the United Arab Emirates, the USA, and India – all leading technology markets,” said Jay Chandan, Chairman and CEO of Gorilla Technology Group. “By joining forces with Astrikos.ai, we combine their deep Indian presence and infrastructure intelligence engine with our proven delivery across the Middle East and Asia. We can deliver AI-ready national infrastructure at scale and move decisively into markets that are expanding at historic speed.”
 

Leadership Commentary

Dr. Chinmay Hegde, CEO & Managing Director of Astrikos AI, stated, “This investment from Gorilla Technology Group marks a pivotal moment in Astrikos AI’s journey. It validates our vision of transforming Data Centers, Smart Cities, and Public Infrastructure through Real-time Operational Intelligence. With Gorilla’s expertise in edge computing, intelligent video surveillance, and advanced cybersecurity, we can enhance our real-time intelligence offerings across edge devices to national command centers.”

Nani Iswara, Head of Operations, North America for Astrikos AI, added, “In North America, operators of Data Centers, Airports, Ports, and Large Campuses face the challenge of running more AI, GPUs, and Automation on aging or fragmented infrastructure. By drawing on Gorilla’s expertise in video analytics and cybersecurity alongside Astrikos AI’s infrastructure intelligence platform, customers can pursue more resilient operational intelligence.”

About Astrikos AI

Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Astrikos is a fast-growing infrastructure intelligence company that specializes in real-time monitoring, prediction, and optimization for critical national systems. Astrikos delivers advanced AI-driven solutions across large-scale public infrastructure, smart cities, Industry 4.0/5.0, government estates, data centers, and transport sectors.

For more information, please visit www.astrikos.ai.
 

About Gorilla Technology Group Inc.

Headquartered in London, U.K., Gorilla is a global solution provider in Data Centres, Security Intelligence, Network Intelligence, Business Intelligence and IoT technology. Gorilla provides a wide range of solutions, including Smart City, Network, Video, Security Convergence and IoT, across select verticals of Government & Public Services, Manufacturing, Telecom, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare and Education, by using AI and Deep Learning Technologies.

For more information, please visit Gorilla-Technology.com.
 

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of the ‘safe harbor’ provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results for Astrikos or Gorilla may differ from expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. These statements include, without limitation, projections regarding the market size, CAGR, and capacity growth of the data centre and AI sectors in India and globally.
 

These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results, including but not limited to: the possibility that the projected market growth described in third-party reports may not materialize; risks related to the integration of Astrikos.ai’s technology; and other risks described under the heading ‘Risk Factors’ in the Form 20-F Gorilla filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ‘SEC’) on April 30, 2025. Market data used in this release relies on third-party analyst reports which are subject to change and have not been independently verified by Astrikos (with respect to Astrikos-specific data) or by Gorilla (with respect to data referenced from Gorilla’s disclosures). Astrikos undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made except as required by law or applicable regulation; Gorilla’s obligations are as stated in its public filings.

In the real estate market, the biggest concern for homebuyers today is not aspiration, but assurance. This is where SKA Group stands apart, bringing certainty as a defining differentiator. By focusing on transparent processes, disciplined execution, and delivery accountability, the group addresses buyer concerns through actions rather than assurances.

SKA Group’s Promise of T3 Philosophy – Transparency, Timely Delivery, and Technology

Over the past 15+ years, SKA Group’s journey in NCR has been marked by steady progress and a focus on execution rather than rapid expansion. Its track record includes successfully delivered residential projects such as SKA Arcadia, SKA Orion, SKA Divya Towers, SKA Metro Ville, SKA Green Arch, SKARDI Greens, and SKA Green Mansion. Across projects, the group has consistently developed high-quality residential spaces aligned with evolving urban lifestyles. Design planning has become more refined over time, amenities are practical and future-ready, and sustainability is embedded into project planning rather than treated as an add-on.

At the core of SKA Group’s operating philosophy is T3—Transparency, Timely Delivery, and Technology. This framework brings clarity and predictability to the homebuying process by allowing buyers to track progress, understand construction quality, and rely on clearly defined timelines.
 

Transparency at SKA Group is operational and measurable. The company shares monthly construction updates for every project on its official YouTube channel, enabling customers to see exactly how their project, and even their specific tower or flat, is progressing. These regular updates provide clear visibility into construction milestones and on-ground execution, reducing uncertainty and ensuring buyers remain informed throughout the construction lifecycle.
 

Timely Delivery remains the strongest validation of SKA Group’s commitment. All completed SKA projects have been delivered at least six months before their committed RERA timelines. This consistent performance reflects disciplined project planning, controlled execution, and strict monitoring, ensuring buyers receive possession without delays or uncertainty.
 

Further, Technology plays a central role in SKA Group’s construction approach. Since its inception, the group has adopted 100% Mivan construction technology across all projects. This advanced methodology ensures uniform structural quality, significantly minimises the risk of water seepage or construction defects, and enhances earthquake resistance. Mivan construction also enables faster and more precise execution while maintaining consistency across all floors and towers.

When transparency,  timely delivery, and technology work together, trust becomes a natural outcome. Regular visibility into construction progress builds confidence, advanced building practices ensure long-term structural quality, and early possession reinforces reliability. Together, these elements remove ambiguity from the homebuying journey and replace it with assurance grounded in execution.
 

The strength of SKA Group’s T3 philosophy is evident across its expanding portfolio in Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad. Ongoing developments such as SKA Estate in Sector ETA-2, Greater Noida; SKA Destiny One in Sector Zeta I, Greater Noida; and SKA Divine in Wave City, NH-24, Ghaziabad reflect a continued focus on planned layouts, strong infrastructure, and premium residential environments. SKA Destiny One, an IGBC Gold Pre-Certified development, integrates sustainability into upscale living, while SKA Divine offers features such as EV charging and a double-height lobby, aligned with the requirements of modern urban households.
 

At a time when buyers prioritise reassurance as much as aspiration, SKA Group’s strength lies in the certainty it delivers. The T3 framework: Transparency, Timely Delivery, and Technology is not driven by market cycles, but by long-term operating principles. In an industry where credibility is built through execution, SKA Group continues to strengthen buyer trust through visibility, structural integrity, and a proven record of early delivery.

On paper, this looked like an underdog story waiting to happen. A young electric vehicle maker from Vietnam, a country better known for speed in textiles than speed on four wheels, stepping into India, the third largest car market in the world. Naturally, observers wondered how this brand would stand out among battle-hardened incumbents and cost-sensitive consumers.

VinFast’s first year in India reveals a playbook built on speed, confidence, and tightly aligned pillars of product, pricing, and aftersales policies

But the underdog never played its part.

Within months of stepping onto Indian soil, VinFast began doing a sequence of moves that made analysts double take. More and more dealers started signing with the brand. Banks shows up to finance both customers and showrooms. And in Tamil Nadu, a factory rose from empty land to a functioning production hub, producing VF 6 and VF 7 units assembled by local workers.

Momentum like this is rarely accidental. It flowed from a playbook VinFast had tested in Vietnam, refined in Southeast Asia, and reinterpreted for India’s unique scale. At the core of this playbook is a trio of commitments that shaped its rise at home and define its ambitions abroad. VinFast refers to them as its three core pillars: high-quality vehicles, inclusive price, and exceptional aftersales policies. These pillars helped VinFast become the top selling automaker in Vietnam, and now they form the spine of its India strategy.

Why VinFast Starts With VF 6 and VF 7

The VF 6 and VF 7 are perharps the clearest expression of how those pillars translate into practice.

VinFast could have chosen to debut with any model, particularly a smaller one to get a low-risk entry. The brand has a wide lineup, from the cute and compact VF 3 that became a phenomenon in Vietnam to the luxury seven-seat VF 9. Yet it chose the VF 6 and VF 7 for India because they embody the company’s core philosophy in a way that feels tailored to Indian consumers.

First, high-quality vehicles. Both models carry European-influenced design and a level of fit and finish that defies the newcomer label. The VF 7 in particular has already captured attention. It was named EV Disruptor of the Year by the Jagran Hi-Tech Awards for its modern styling, spacious interior, and advanced features, which judges viewed as punched far above its expected segment position.

Second, inclusive price. VinFast does not aim to be the cheapest brand in the market. Instead, it positions itself where aspiration meets accessibility. This formula succeeded in Vietnam, where VinFast offered generous equipment levels at competitive pricing, making EV ownership realistic for more households without watering down the premium experience. Even entry models came with features often reserved for higher segments.

The VF 6 and VF 7 follow the same logic in India. They look premium, feel premium, and drive premium, yet remain priced for a segment where buyers are ready to upgrade from combustion vehicles without stepping into luxury territory.

Third, exceptional aftersales policies. VinFast learned in Vietnam that convincing consumers to shift from petrol to electric requires more than technology. It requires confidence. Long warranties, clear maintenance policies, and easy access to service became part of its brand identity. In Vietnam, warranties for several models stretch up to ten years, a signal of engineering confidence that reshaped consumer expectations. Vietnamese users often reported that servicing VinFast models cost dramatically less than comparable petrol cars, sometimes by more than 80% in real world comparisons. These differences helped the brand surge to the top of the Vietnamese market and created a new expectation that a premium EV should also be practical.

In India, the VF 6 and VF 7 arrive with the same class-leading warranty, and VinFast does not stop there. Buyers also get three years of free maintenance and three years of free charging, a little gift made possible through its strategic partner V-Green.

Taken together, the VF 6 and VF 7 represent exactly how the brand intends to flip the script in each market it’s present: Deliver vehicles that feel premium in design and experience, price them within reach of the middle class, and support them with aftersales care that makes EV ownership feel reassuring.

Factory Speaks Louder Than Ads

There is marketing, and then there is a factory rising from the ground in 15 months.

VinFast’s Tamil Nadu plant is the physical expression of the brand’s belief in acting early and acting boldly. When the site was first chosen, there was nothing. The company surveyed fifteen locations across six states, chose Thoothukudi, and began construction with astonishing speed. Soon the plant rolled out the first VF 6 and VF 7, the very models that symbolize VinFast’s aspiration in India.

The pace felt familiar. In Vietnam, the Hai Phong plant had already shown what VinFast’s execution looks like at full throttle. TIME Magazine described the factory floor as a place where “robot arms twirl like pneumatic ballerinas,” welding with 98% automation and producing multiple models on a single line. Even Google Maps could not keep up. The magazine noted that the satellite view still showed half of the 877 acre site sitting under the sea because VinFast built the reclaimed land faster than the satellite could refresh.

Before the year was over, VinFast made another decisive move by signing an MOU with the Government of Tamil Nadu to expand its Thoothukudi facility on roughly 500 acres of newly allocated land. As part of the second phase of its 2 billion dollar commitment, VinFast is expected to invest an additional 500 million dollars to build dedicated production lines for electric buses and e-scooters, expanding beyond its current electric car output.

Beyond the factory, VinFast brings with them a full ecosystem philosophy. Even before sales began, VinFast secured nationwide service and roadside partnerships with myTVS, RoadGrid, and Global Assure. It formed a battery lifecycle agreement with BatX, showing long-term responsibility for sustainability. And it laid the foundation for a charging network through V-Green, the company founded by VinFast founder Pham Nhat Vuong and which has been platform that already anchors Vietnam’s dense EV infrastructure.

In parallel, the support infrastructure extends through financing partnerships. VinFast secured alliances with YES BANK, HDFC Bank, ICICI, Kotak, Axis, and the State Bank of India. These agreements cover retail buyers, dealer inventory, corporate fleets, and even in showroom financing. Banks responded enthusiastically perharps because VinFast arrived with credible scale, local manufacturing, and a commitment to long term presence that made lenders comfortable extending generous limits.

Dealers noticed too. Within months, inquiries poured in daily from dealership groups across India wanting a spot in the network, including cities that were nowhere near VinFast’s initial rollout plan.

This ecosystem approach is not only operational. It is philosophical. It assures customers that buying a VF 6 or VF 7 is not a leap of faith into an untested category, but a move into a supported, well designed EV experience.

The early response from Indian journalists and influencers has been a clear indicator of VinFast’s resonance. During his tour of Vingroup’s ecosystem and the VinFast Hai Phong manufacturing complex, Vishal Ahlawat was immediately struck by the sheer scale on display. As he put it, “The first thing I noticed was the vastness of the land, an enormous facility where they manufacture two wheelers, four wheelers, and even buses.”

Seeing VinFast vehicles everywhere in Vietnam also sparked a sense of possibility for the Indian market. He added, “I would definitely love to see that in India someday.”

A First Year That Reads Like a Mission Statement

Perhaps the most striking part of VinFast’s first year in India is not the size of the factory or the number of banks or even the speed of construction. Rather, it’s the clarity of its intent. The company behaves not like a speculative entrant but like a long-term partner, building not for this quarter, but for the years that follow.

It has already woven India into a production and service ecosystem that spans Vietnam, Indonesia, and other markets in Asia. And it has introduced vehicles that are not stepping stones, but flag bearers. The VF 6 and VF 7 are the embodiment of the company’s three pillars. They prove that VinFast is not trying to sell just electric cars to India, but trying to build a complete, trustworthy EV experience.

In Vietnam, this approach took VinFast from outsider to market leader. In India, it has already begun rewriting expectations of what a newcomer can pull off in a single year.

A first year rarely changes a market, but it can set the mood for what follows. And if this is how VinFast begins its India story, the next chapter for a newcomer that behaves nothing like a newcomer is bound to be worth watching.

At the heart of InnovHer’s evolution is a leadership collective that embodies rare depth in execution, capital literacy, governance maturity, and ecosystem intelligence. In an environment where most Tier 2 venture platforms are still chasing relevance, InnovHer is consciously building institutional muscle. What distinguishes the platform is not merely the stature of those who have aligned with its mission, but the clarity of purpose with which they contribute, strengthening InnovHer’s ability to translate ambition into durable institution-building.

L to R: Onkar Bagaria, Mandar Shrikant Joshi, Shweta Choudhary, Anish Maheshwari, Digvijay Singh

Onkar Bagaria: Capital Discipline Meets Capability Building

Strategic Partner for Innovher, Onkar Bagaria brings a distinctive perspective shaped by investment banking, institutional leadership, and generational business wisdom. His grounding in structured finance and capital markets, coupled with his role as CEO at VGU, one of Rajasthan’s leading private university, allows him to bridge the often disconnected worlds of financial discipline and capability creation.

Within InnovHer, he plays a critical role in strengthening investor readiness frameworks, capital structuring confidence, governance orientation, and sustainable long-term planning. His family business legacy adds an important generational lens, focusing not only on growth but on reputation, credibility, and risk stewardship. For Tier 2 ventures aspiring to command serious institutional trust, his involvement ensures that capital aspiration is matched with financial prudence.

Mandar Shrikant Joshi: Aligning Tier 2 Ambitions With Global Standards

As Strategic Partner at Innovher for Global Venture Building and Ecosystem Design, Mandar Shrikant Joshi introduces a powerful international calibration layer to InnovHer’s mission. His experience spans venture building, startup ecosystems, investor readiness, and strategic alignment across multiple geographies and market cycles. He understands how founders evolve, how ecosystems mature, and what separates globally competitive ventures from locally confined aspirations.

At InnovHer, he focuses on aligning venture-building frameworks with international benchmarks, strengthening cross-border linkages, and preparing founders for global markets and capital expectations. His inputs are particularly impactful for sectors such as D2C, luxury, and lifestyle where aspiration must be backed with robust execution structures. Through his lens, InnovHer reinforces a central belief: Tier 2 origin is not a limitation. With the right discipline, founders from emerging ecosystems can build ventures that confidently operate on a global stage.

Anish Maheshwari: Governance Strength and Capital Stewardship

In a startup climate often driven by speed over structure, Anish Maheshwari, Director at VSure Investments, Mumbai, brings the stabilizing force of governance maturity and capital stewardship to InnovHer. As Strategic Partner at InnovHer for Corporate Governance and Capital Stewardship, he anchors the leadership bench with boardroom-grade seriousness.

He contributes deeply to corporate governance frameworks, investment structuring sanity, compliance sophistication, and investor confidence building. He ensures that ambition is supported by institutional safeguards, enabling founders to grow without exposing themselves to avoidable risks. At a time when credible investors increasingly demand transparency, discipline, and ethical capital management, his presence serves as a crucial assurance mechanism. For InnovHer, this balance between growth velocity and governance integrity is not optional. It is foundational.

Digvijay Singh: Architecting Digital Presence and Platform Trust

If InnovHer represents vision and institutional maturity, it also stands for lived mentorship and human evolution. Digvijay Singh, Director at InnovHer, represents that journey. Once mentored by InnovHer’s founder, he has grown into a core execution pillar and narrative custodian of the platform.

With a deep understanding of digital media, content ecosystems, and platform storytelling, he strengthens how InnovHer and its portfolio communicate credibility, trust, and relevance in today’s attention-driven digital economy. His work spans brand architecture, digital strategy, founder communication frameworks, narrative discipline, and media design. Beyond strategy, his journey from being a learner to becoming a leader reflects InnovHer’s belief in compounding human capital, not just financial capital.

A Convergence of Experience with One Aligned Mission

What truly distinguishes InnovHer’s leadership is not individual brilliance, but strategic complementarity. Capital markets expertise, governance strength, global venture wisdom, digital strategy, and institutional vision converge into one coherent operating philosophy: build ventures that are execution ready, capital credible, and institutionally governed from day one. With leaders like Onkar Bagaria, Mandar Shrikant Joshi, Anish Maheshwari, and Digvijay Singh rallying behind Dr. Shweta Choudhary’s vision, InnovHer’s momentum has moved beyond being founder driven. It is now institution anchored.

From Jaipur, InnovHer is quietly rewriting what Tier 2 entrepreneurship can represent in India. Not through noise. Not through rushed scaling. But by earning trust, building discipline, and nurturing a culture of seriousness around entrepreneurship. When experience aligns with purpose and integrity, institutions are not built overnight. They are built to endure. InnovHer stands as a testament to that belief.

Following its historic achievement as the first Miscellaneous Non-Banking Company (MNBC) in India to cross the Rs. 1 Lakh Crore ($12 Billion+) business turnover mark, Kerala State Financial Enterprises (KSFE) has started 2026 on a high note by securing top honors at the 7th Business World Emerging Business Awards.

KSFE Dividend Presentation: Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal receiving the Rs. 70 crore dividend for FY 2024-25 from KSFE Chairman K. Varadarajan and MD Dr. S.K. Sanil

Recognized nationally for Excellence in MSME Financing and Leadership in Financial Inclusion, KSFE is now pivoting from a regional powerhouse to a national pillar of trusted finance.

“The achievement of KSFE is not just a success for Kerala, but a resilient model for the entire country. At a time when many financial institutions have faltered due to policy flaws, KSFE has proven that a public sector entity, rooted in transparency and public trust, can become a national leader in the financial sector,” stated Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal.

The “Mission One Crore” Surge

Entering 2026, KSFE has officially activated “Mission One Crore.” With a current base of 6 million customers, the institution is aggressively expanding its digital footprint and physical presence to reach 10 million customers across India.

Why KSFE is Winning the Trust War:

• While the private NBFC sector faces volatility, KSFE’s “State-Backed” model has become a safe haven for Non Resident Keralalits

• Hyper-Growth: Business volume doubled from Rs. 50,000 Cr to Rs. 100,000 Cr in just 48 months.

• Fiscal Strength: A net profit of Rs. 512 Crore (FY24-25) with Rs. 8,925 Crore in fixed deposits safely held in the state treasury.

• Social Impact: Unlike private lenders, KSFE returned Rs. 504 Crore to the public through interest waivers and contributed Rs. 920 Crore to state development projects.

Innovation for the New-Age Indian

The 2026 strategy is anchored by two flagship initiatives:

The Fraternity Fund: Rebranding the traditional “Chitty” for Gen Z and Millennials as a peer-to-peer savings-cum-credit tool for high-end education and home-building.

Digital First: The KSFE Power App is now processing thousands of transactions daily from the Malayali diaspora and young professionals in metros like Bangalore, Mumbai, and Delhi.

“KSFE is no longer a Kerala-only secret. We are India’s answer to sustainable, ethical finance. Our win at the BW Emerging Business Awards proves that our model of ‘People over Profits’ is what India wants in 2026,” says Dr. S. K. Sanil, Managing Director, KSFE.

About KSFE

KSFE is a 100% Kerala Government-owned financial institution. Since 1969, it has provided a transparent and secure alternative to private money lenders, now operating 683 branches with a business volume exceeding Rs. 1 Trillion.

InnovHer has announced a major leadership milestone with Jeet Vijay joining the organization as Co-Founder. The appointment marks a defining moment in InnovHer’s journey as it formally transitions into InnovHer 2.0, its next phase as a full-scale venture institution focused on startups, SMEs, and regional economic development.

Jeet Vijay Joins InnovHer as Co-Founder, Ushering in InnovHer 2.0 and a New Era of Institutional Venture Building

Over the past two years, InnovHer has steadily built credibility as a Tier-2 venture platform—deploying capital, enabling co-investments, facilitating early exits, and positioning Jaipur as an emerging national convergence point for founders and investors. With this transition, InnovHer is sharpening its focus on institutional design, governance rigor, and long-term capital stewardship. The inclusion of Jeet Vijay significantly strengthens this ambition by adding policy depth, national-global perspective, and execution discipline.

A Leader Shaped by Policy, Capital, and Ecosystem Building

Jeet Vijay brings over 18 years of experience across venture capital, private equity, startup policy, and ecosystem leadership. Most recently, he served as the CEO of MeitY Startup Hub, the Government of India’s nodal agency for technology startups. In this role, he operated at the center of India’s innovation architecture—working closely with central ministries, investors, incubators, accelerators, and founders across the country.

His work has spanned national advisory roles, startup funding frameworks, and large-scale ecosystem programs, giving him a rare vantage point on what differentiates activity-driven initiatives from institution building. Beyond domestic policy leadership, Jeet’s international exposure—including collaborations with the University of Texas (USA)—has shaped his understanding of how mature ecosystems integrate universities, capital, and enterprises into long-term economic engines.

Equally significant is Jeet’s strong regional grounding. Hailing from Alwar, Rajasthan, and coming from a business family, he brings first-hand insight into the realities of Tier-2 and Tier-3 India. This perspective aligns closely with InnovHer’s founding belief that regional India requires durable institutions, not episodic programs, to unlock sustainable growth.

Commenting on his decision to join InnovHer, Jeet Vijay said, “Coming from Alwar, Rajasthan, I have always believed that regional India should not just export talent to metros, but build strong institutions at home. Joining InnovHer is my way of contributing back—by bringing policy experience, global exposure, and capital discipline to strengthen startups and SMEs in Rajasthan and other Tier-2 regions. If we want sustainable growth, we must build local economic engines that can compete nationally and globally while remaining rooted in their communities.”

Strengthening InnovHer’s Strategic and Institutional Output

As Co-Founder, Jeet Vijay’s role will focus on sharpening InnovHer’s strategic direction, governance frameworks, and institutional architecture. His presence brings greater rigor to venture selection, capital structuring, and policy alignment—ensuring that InnovHer’s growth is disciplined, auditable, and scalable.

More importantly, his inclusion expands InnovHer’s horizon. With a deep understanding of national policy, global best practices, and regional execution, Jeet strengthens InnovHer’s ability to support startups and SMEs as long-term economic contributors, not merely high-growth bets. This approach is increasingly relevant as India’s next growth cycle is expected to be driven by MSMEs, regional enterprises, and innovation-led local economies.

InnovHer 2.0: Building a Venture Institution from Tier-2 India

InnovHer 2.0 represents a deliberate shift—from a venture platform to a venture institution. The next phase is designed to deliver deeper, more structured support to:

• SMEs seeking capital readiness and sustainable growth pathways

• Startups requiring governance-first scaling frameworks

• Local economies aiming to build durable innovation capacity

With Jeet Vijay joining as Co-Founder, InnovHer reinforces its commitment to institution-grade execution, long-term capital stewardship, and ecosystem accountability. The organization aims to demonstrate that venture institutions built from Tier-2 India can deliver outcomes on par with, or better than, metro-centric models.

A Shared Vision for National Impact

The alignment between InnovHer’s founding leadership and Jeet Vijay is rooted in a shared conviction: India’s most resilient innovation will emerge from regions when supported by strong institutions. InnovHer 2.0 seeks to set a national benchmark by proving that disciplined venture building, policy alignment, and regional grounding can coexist with scale and global competitiveness.

As InnovHer steps into this new chapter, the appointment of Jeet Vijay is not merely a leadership announcement—it is a signal. A signal that InnovHer is building for scale with discipline, for growth with purpose, and for impact with longevity.