In a decade, Gagan Arora has built Vertex from a single business into a group of ten business lines across eight countries. VertexGRO puts that same operating muscle behind the next generation of founders.
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The investment platform of Vertex Group · Est. 2026
Capital with an ecosystem behind it, for founders building what comes next.
- ₹300 Cr+ already invested
- ₹100 Cr dedicated to AI
- 10 businesses built
- 8 countries
- Founder-led by Gagan Arora
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VertexGRO₹300 Cr+already invested
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Thesis
Most investors advise founders on how to scale. Vertex has done it, ten times over.
₹300 Cr+Already
invested
15 to 20Businesses backed
10Business lines built
8Countries of operation
5,000+People across Vertex
Grow together
Every business we back becomes part of Vertex.
- Vertex helps build them.Ten businesses, 5,000+ people and eight countries of capability behind every founder.
- They help build Vertex.New capabilities, markets, customers and ideas flow back into the Group.
- Growth in both directions.That is what GRO means.
What you get
More than capital. A working company behind you.
For every business we back
The core, from day one.
- 01Founder accessDirect perspective from Gagan Arora and the Vertex leadership team.
- 02Brand and go-to-marketMarketing, communications and storytelling from the Group.
- 03A Vertex partnerA senior leader who connects you to the right capabilities.
- 04Ecosystem membershipVertex businesses, clients and partners across eight countries.
On demand
Customer experience and operations
Enterprise-grade CX and operating teams, ready to support your growth from day one.
₹100 Cr
Dedicated to AI innovation, with guidance from Vertex's Responsible AI Lab.
8
Countries where Vertex operates, open to you for market entry.
Talent and learning
Hiring engines and learning programmes built for rapid scale.
Consulting and strategy
Operators who have scaled ten business lines, on the decisions that matter.
On demand
Workspace and infrastructure
From a first desk to a full team floor, inside the Vertex network across Indian cities.
How it works
From pitch to part of Vertex.
One clear process for both routes. Every pitch is read by the VertexGRO team, and every decision goes through our investment committee.
Your pitchVertexGRO · Example journey
In review
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Pitch receivedYour route, business and needs, in one form.
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First conversationWith the VertexGRO team, founder to founder.
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Investment committeeAssessed on the same five questions for every route.
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DecisionClear terms, on an arm's-length basis.
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Joined the Vertex ecosystemYour Vertex partner, and the core support, from day one.
Where we invest
Category comes second. Fit comes first.
Technology and AI
AI, automation, enterprise software, CX, healthtech, fintech and the future of work, where the application is meaningful and the market can scale.
Vertex capabilities that help most
- Technology and AI teams
- Responsible AI Lab
- CX and operations
Consumer
Brands that meet a genuine need in health, wellbeing and everyday life, with strong unit economics and the discipline to grow across markets.
Vertex capabilities that help most
- Brand and go-to-market
- Entry into new markets
- Talent and learning
Enterprise and services
B2B and services businesses ready to scale beyond their home market, using Vertex delivery, talent and client relationships.
Vertex capabilities that help most
- Client relationships
- Global delivery
- Consulting and strategy
01Ecosystem fitCan Vertex materially accelerate this business?
02Commercial disciplineStrong economics and a model that scales.
03Founder convictionThe clarity to build something enduring.
04Global potentialA credible path beyond one market.
05Right to winA sharper reason to win than a growing category.
“Does this business deserve to exist ten years from now?”The question behind them all · Gagan Arora
Founder-led by design
Gagan Arora
Founder & President, Vertex Group · Investor, VertexGRO
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“Every business I have seen succeed began with a strong sense of purpose. Mine did too. I started Vertex in Florida, and today we operate across eight countries. I know the highs and the lows of that road. VertexGRO exists to fuel that purpose, and to be part of the journeys worth backing.”
- Senator for India WBAF
- Trade Commissioner, India to Nigeria India Africa Trade Council
- Chairman Foreign Investors Council, Delhi
- Council Member Forbes Technology Council
- Delegate for India Global Chamber of Business Leaders
- Director, Global Education Asian Arab Chambers of Commerce
- 40 Under 40, 2026 HRAI
- World's Top 100 Great People Managers
- 50+ personal recognitions
Two routes, one ecosystem
Choose the route that fits you.
Same criteria and the same arm's-length terms for both. Every business we back joins the Vertex ecosystem.
Ecosystem route
You are already part of Vertex.
For ideas and ventures from inside the Vertex family.
- Vertex people with an idea worth building
- Vertex partner brands and clients, anywhere in the world
- Businesses already in the Vertex network
Open route
You are building from outside.
For outstanding founders who want capital with an ecosystem behind it.
- Technology, consumer and enterprise businesses
- A clear reason Vertex can accelerate you
- Ambition beyond one market
Pitch to VertexGRO
Building something that matters?
Tell us what you are building, which route fits you, and what you need beyond capital.
Questions
Before you pitch.
Anything else, write to pitch@vertexgro.com
- What it is
- Founder-led investment and company-building platform
- Part of
- Vertex Group
- Founder
- Gagan Arora
- Invested
- ₹300 crore+ already invested
- AI focus
- ₹100 crore dedicated to AI innovation
- Cheque size
- Typically ₹5 to 15 crore
- Sectors
- Technology and AI, consumer, enterprise
- Geography
- India and global markets
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What is VertexGRO?
VertexGRO is the founder-led investment and company-building platform of Vertex Group. It backs technology, consumer and enterprise businesses that Vertex can materially accelerate, and brings every one of them into an ecosystem of ten businesses, 5,000+ people and operations across eight countries.
How can my startup get funding from VertexGRO?
Choose the Ecosystem route if you are connected to Vertex, or the Open route if you are building from outside the Group, then submit your pitch through the form on this page. Every pitch is assessed on ecosystem fit, commercial discipline, founder conviction, global potential and right to win.
Does the Ecosystem route get better terms?
No. Every pitch is assessed on the same criteria, and ecosystem ventures are valued and structured on the same arm's-length basis as outside investments. Any connection to Vertex leadership, employees, clients or partners is disclosed upfront, and an investment committee reviews every opportunity.
How much do you invest?
Vertex has already invested more than ₹300 crore, with ₹100 crore dedicated to AI innovation. Initial cheques are typically ₹5 to 15 crore, depending on stage and need, with capital reserved to follow on in the businesses that perform. We plan to back approximately 15 to 20 businesses.
Do you invest outside India?
Yes. We invest in India and in global markets, and we value businesses with a credible path beyond one market.
What does joining the Vertex ecosystem involve?
Every business we back gets founder access to Gagan Arora and the Vertex leadership team, brand and go-to-market support, a dedicated senior Vertex partner and membership of the Vertex network. Deeper capabilities such as CX, technology, talent and market entry are shaped around what each business needs.
How long does a decision take?
Draft: to confirm
[Timeline to be confirmed by Gagan Arora and the investment committee.]
Do you take a board seat?
Draft: to confirm
[Board and governance approach to be confirmed by Gagan Arora and the investment committee.]