# 888vc

> 888vc is a Bengaluru-based early-stage venture capital and investment platform led by Rohit Bafna. It combines startup investment, the GRO8 accelerator, investor syndicates and an operator community to support Indian companies seeking international growth, particularly across the US and UAE.

- **Headquarters:** Bengaluru, India
- **Founders:** Rohit Bafna (Founder & CEO)
- **Products:** 888VC Accelerator Fund, GRO8 Accelerator, GRO8 investment and mentorship platform, GRO8 Club
- **Notable:** Announced a ₹175 crore maiden fund in September 2025., Founder publicly announced Category I AIF approval dated February 7, 2025., September 2025 reporting relayed 20+ startups funded and $12 million-plus in syndicated capital.

## Products & services

- **888VC Accelerator Fund** — Maiden Category I AIF announced in September 2025 with a ₹175 crore corpus and planned ₹2-4 crore investments in AI, deeptech and sustainability startups over three years. The announcement does not establish a final fundraising close.
- **GRO8 Accelerator** — A advertised 12-week accelerator covering strategy and validation, product and sales, finance and operations, and fundraising and Demo Day.
- **GRO8 investment and mentorship platform** — Cross-border investment coordination, mentorship, SPV formation, syndication and fund formation and operations support. Publicly unveiled alongside the maiden fund in September 2025.
- **GRO8 Club** — Investor community for angels, family offices, funds and senior operators, with curated startup deal flow, pitch days and syndicate participation.

## Achievements

- Announced a ₹175 crore maiden fund in September 2025.
- Founder publicly announced Category I AIF approval dated February 7, 2025.
- September 2025 reporting relayed 20+ startups funded and $12 million-plus in syndicated capital.
- Current website claims 50+ companies backed and more than $1 billion in combined portfolio valuation.
- Portfolio page describes Finly’s acquisition by a US fintech company, without naming the buyer or financial terms.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — GRO8 advertised a Bengaluru Demo Day for April 29, 2026, featuring founder Rohit Bafna; the post establishes the announcement, not attendance or results.
- **2026-02** — CB Insights and Dealroom list 888vc among investors in Ukhi’s February 2026 seed financing.
- **2025-09** — Announced the ₹175 crore maiden fund and unveiled the GRO8 cross-border investment and mentorship platform.

## Links

- Website: https://www.888vc.co/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/888vc/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/888vc.co/

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Last updated: 2026-10-08