After establishing operations in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, startup accelerator GSF on Wednesday announced that it would launch a fourth location and investment cycle in Chennai effective April 2013. The launch is one of the initiatives to unfold rapidl
After establishing operations in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, startup accelerator GSF on Wednesday announced that it would launch a fourth location and investment cycle in Chennai effective April 2013. The launch is one of the initiatives to unfold rapidly expanding pan-Indian group GSF.
Rajesh Sawhney, Founder, GSF Superangels, in a release said, “Chennai has grown rapidly in the last couple of years as a leading technology hub in India and with GSF’s presence, Chennai’s integration with the global startup ecosystem will accelerate in the coming years.”
GSF has committed to select four most promising companies in Tamil Nadu for its 9-week acceleration program over the course of the next eight weeks and each company selected will receive initial funding of $28,000 with the support of GSF’s extensive angel network.
GSF has teamed up matrimonial matching company Bharatmatrimony.com and the angel group in South India Chennai Angels for its launch in Chennai. Bharatmatrimony will provide co-location space and related services and Chennai Angels will be providing mentorship and capital to the startups GSF selects.
“With the mentorship and strength of the local angels and GSF networks, we believe that entrepreneurs will be provided with stronger tools to succeed well beyond our regional and national borders in a more accelerated and successful manner,” said Sameer Mehta of Chennai Angels.
Murugavel Janakirama, Founder, Bharatmatrimony.com, while speaking on the association with GSF Superangels, said, “I am happy to associate with GSF, which I strongly believe would add momentum to the start up ecosystem in Chennai. Chennai with its blend of arts, engineering and IT combined with the work culture make it the perfect place for great startups in India.”
GSF is built up of 20 investors and 17 entrepreneurs in residence worldwide. International partners include Seedcamp and Dave McClure’s 500 Startups.
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