GRO8 Cohort 2 by 888VC

The GRO8 AI-Enabled Venture Accelerator is a 12-week initiative from 888VC, designed to integrate artificial intelligence into critical startup operations, including strategic planning, sales, financial management, product development, and fundraising. This program prioritizes practical, execution-focused assistance over theoretical instruction.

Each cohort consists of 12 carefully chosen startups. These companies benefit from direct, hands-on guidance and insights from seasoned industry professionals.

Participants receive a minimum direct investment of ₹20.8 Lakhs. Exceptional companies may qualify for additional funding ranging from ₹41.65 Lakhs to ₹83.3 Lakhs, with potential access to seed funding reaching up to ₹4.16 Crores.

Key support areas include developing market entry strategies, preparing for investor engagements, implementing AI automation solutions, and refining presentation pitches. Startups also gain a valuable startup kit worth ₹49.98 Lakhs and extensive networking opportunities. This includes connections with over 200 Seed/early-stage VC funds, more than 1000 angel investors, CFOs, and CXOs in India, alongside 100+ US-based CXO/CIOs and 50+ family offices. This comprehensive network aims to accelerate growth and simplify access to investors.

• 12-week AI-enabled accelerator program by 888VC.
• Minimum direct investment of ₹20.8 Lakhs.
• Potential seed funding access up to ₹4.16 Crores.
• Targets pre-seed and seed-stage tech startups with market validation.
• Includes a ₹49.98 Lakhs startup kit.
• Extensive network access to VCs, angels, and CXOs.

This program targets pre-seed and seed-stage technology-enabled startups that have moved beyond the initial ideation phase and are actively developing and selling their products. Applicants must demonstrate early market validation through initial customer traction, revenue, or clear indicators of product-market fit, along with measurable growth in user acquisition, revenue, or partnerships. A functional product must be available, supported by a defined go-to-market strategy and initial customer feedback. The program seeks companies with global scaling ambitions, and founders are expected to fully commit to the 12-week program. Eligible sectors include:

• Deep Tech
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Consumer
• Healthtech
• Sustainability
• Manufacturing
• Fintech
• SaaS

Participants receive a direct investment of at least ₹20.8 Lakhs. High-performing companies may receive additional funding of ₹41.65 Lakhs to ₹83.3 Lakhs, with potential access to seed funding up to ₹4.16 Crores.

Benefits include:

• 12 weeks of intensive, hands-on mentorship.
• Assistance with developing Go-To-Market strategies.
• Support for investor readiness.
• Implementation of AI automation solutions.
• Pitch deck reviews and refinement.
• A comprehensive startup kit valued at ₹49.98 Lakhs.
• Extensive networking opportunities with over 200 VCs, 1000+ angel investors, CFOs, CXOs, and family offices, facilitating faster growth and investor connections.