# Manav Gupta

> Manav Gupta is the Hong Kong-based co-founder and CEO of Brinc. He previously founded and ran mobile technology company FabriQate, and has developed Brinc from its connected-hardware roots into a business supporting founders through investment, accelerator programmes, mentorship and international networks.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at Brinc
- **Organizations:** Brinc, FabriQate
- **Education:** Canadian Academy, Kobe, Japan
- **Known for:** Co-founded Brinc and led its development from connected-hardware acceleration into multiple technology sectors., Led Brinc at the time of its December 2021 US$130 million financing announcement, comprising a US$30 million Series B and US$100 million for startup investments., Brinc reported more than 200 supported and invested startups at the December 2021 financing announcement.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2014** — Founded and ran FabriQate, a mobile technology product and platform company.
- **2014** — Co-founded Brinc.
- **2015** — Brinc publicly launched its Hong Kong IoT accelerator; Gupta began working with Yat Siu through early portfolio companies.
- **2017** — Reported a portfolio of 31 teams after 15 new investments; Brinc acquired the Enter China community.
- **2018** — Brinc introduced its food-tech programme.
- **2021** — Brinc announced US$30 million in Series B financing and US$100 million for startup investments, led by Animoca Brands.
- **2024** — Brinc acquired mentorship platform Callmi in May; Gupta appeared in the On the Brinc interview series in July.
- **2026** — A founder publicly reported joining the VentureVerse virtual accelerator in January.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Brinc and led its development from connected-hardware acceleration into multiple technology sectors.
- Led Brinc at the time of its December 2021 US$130 million financing announcement, comprising a US$30 million Series B and US$100 million for startup investments.
- Brinc reported more than 200 supported and invested startups at the December 2021 financing announcement.

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — Founder Mark Francis publicly reported acceptance into Brinc’s VentureVerse virtual accelerator, describing coaching, workshops, investor introductions and a demo day.
- **2024-07** — Appeared in On the Brinc episode 5, discussing market entry, pivots, networks, tailored mentorship and AI tools.
- **2024-05** — Brinc announced its acquisition of MENA-focused mentorship platform Callmi.

## Links

- Website: https://brinc.io/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavg/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/manavg

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