Our Story
Valence Growth Partners was founded with a vision to redefine the venture capital ecosystem and address the gaps that are often overlooked. We saw an opportunity to create something different—a blend of strategic insights and data-driven precision—to bridge the disconnect between founders and funders. Our goal is to transform venture capital from a transactional process into a journey where meaningful, enduring bonds are forged and true value is created.
We are your day-zero advisors, an extension of your team. Our commitment to scaling your vision at your pace is anchored by forging long-lasting bonds that go beyond transactional value. We ensure that funders discover ventures that align with their goals, while founders gain partners who provide more than just funding.
Founder’s Note
Valence Growth Partners was formed with a vision to eliminate information asymmetry from the venture capital funding process. Founders often miss out on the right partnerships at the most crucial stages of their journey. They are forced to settle for deals that leave them with less control and ownership of the companies they have built, simply because they lack the resources and access to the correct investors. Funders on the other hand, with an ever-increasing number of start-ups, are unable to filter out the noise (poor quality deal-flow) and end up with bad investments or ‘lemons’.
We aim to bridge this gap by creating bonds that leverage the individual capacities of each of these stakeholders and allow them to become a more powerful combined unit. We pride ourselves in being able to recognise this ‘valency’ or potential for high synergy and we aspire to be partners in this growth journey.
At our core, we are driven by our respect for entrepreneurs and the journey of building a company.
Kartik Jaishankar
Founder and Managing Partner
Life at VGP
