SHAPING A NEW EXPERIENCE
Leveraging upon nearly 18 years of successful private investments and leadership experience , as a firm we have and continue to gain in-depth expertise in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
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This invaluable experience in a globally competitive environment helps us deliver significantly greater value for your stakeholders. At Arete Ventures, we understand that change is not always easy. We are ready to help you develop strategies for not only surviving but thriving in the future. Our commitment to excellence taught us to always make your business success our priority.
Gaurav Shah | Founder & Managing Partner
With over 18 years of investments & entrepreneurship experience in Silicon Valley, inventing patented technologies, building successful businesses and working with investment firms, Gaurav has in depth expertize in quickly understanding innovative business ideas and investments to craft solutions that accelerate innovation and enterprise value of your organization. Gaurav serves on the advisory board for US businesses and has been regular contributor to reputed US journals, magazines and media industry. ​Gaurav also serves on the jury board of investment firms and accelerators in USA, Europe and Asia while mentoring selected startups to help them succeed.
Gaurav has graduated with a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering from University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles and holds 6 USPTO & PCT patents in Renewable Energy (Biofuels).
Gaurav is a licensed independent director from Ministry of Corporate Affairs, India (IICA) and also certified independent director in UK and other countries. Additionally, Gaurav is also a certified Global ESG Expert from London, UK
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