Vishal Gondal Overview

  • Investor Type
  • Angel

  • Status
  • Active

  • Professionals
  • 1

Professionals

  • Investments
  • 20

  • Portfolio
  • 7

  • Exits
  • 10

Exits

Vishal Gondal General Information

Description

Mr. Vishal Gondal is a Co-Founder & serves as Chief Executive Officer at GOQii. He serves as Board Member at Leverage Edu. He is also the Founder of Fact Venture. He started his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 16 founding IndiaGames and is best known as the Father of the Indian Gaming Industry. He is also a notable Angel Investor. Mr. Gondal, hailed as the father of the Indian gaming industry, is now a trailblazer in the Health Metaverse space. His relentless passion for technology, fitness, and gaming led him to establish GOQii, a revolutionary company focused on preventive healthcare. A strong advocate for innovation and preventive healthcare, his work with GOQii is focused on leveraging technology to promote a healthier lifestyle. GOQii seamlessly blends preventive healthcare with gaming and the Metaverse in a 3D environment. He believes that the Metaverse will merge the digital and physical worlds, making healthy living in the real world both enjoyable and enriching. He sold his first entrepreneurial venture, Indiagames, to Walt Disney. His accomplishments have earned him a spot among the top 50 executives in the mobile content space by the UK-based-Mobile Entertainment Magazine, where he was listed alongside luminaries like Steve Jobs. Beyond his business ventures, he serves on the General Council of the Tech Entrepreneurs Association of Mumbai (TEAM), a non-profit body established to advance the tech startup ecosystem in Mumbai. TEAM represents the city's leading technology companies and fosters innovation, collaboration, and policy advocacy. He is also a member of the Academic Advisory Board at the Somaiya School of Design. This institution is dedicated to nurturing creativity and innovation in design education in various design disciplines. His involvement with the Somaiya School of Design highlights his commitment to fostering the next generation of designers and innovators. His influence extends into the investment world as a notable angel investor. He ventured into the world of podcasting with his series, 'Beneath the Force: The Vishal Gondal Show'. Through this platform, he engages in conversations with personalities from various walks of life, offering listeners a glimpse into their intriguing journeys. An avid fitness enthusiast, he runs marathons, goes trekking, and enjoys skydiving. His commitment to fitness and innovation continues to inspire and shape the future of health and technology. His multifaceted career and visionary approach continue to inspire and pave the way for the integration of health, technology, and gaming, setting new benchmarks for holistic well-being.

Business Details

Investor Status
Actively Seeking New Investments
Primary Investor Type
Angel (individual)
Corporate Office
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • United States
+1 (323)

Vishal Gondal Investments (20)

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Company Stage Lead Partner
We360.ai 05-Apr-2022 Seed Round Business/Productivity Software Generating Revenue
Leverage Edu 18-Feb-2021 Educational Software Generating Revenue
Truly Financial 01-Aug-2020 Financial Software Generating Revenue
nCore Games 01-Mar-2019 Entertainment Software Generating Revenue
Innov8 (Buildings and Property) 11-Oct-2018 Buildings and Property Generating Revenue
Innov8 (Buildings and Property) 15-Feb-2017 Buildings and Property Generating Revenue
REMITR 09-Oct-2016 Financial Software Generating Revenue
Truly Financial 01-Oct-2016 Financial Software Generating Revenue
InnerChef 23-Sep-2015 Seed Round Restaurants and Bars Generating Revenue
Fika (Application Software) 06-May-2015 Seed Round Application Software Out of Business

Vishal Gondal Exits (10)

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size
Fika (Application Software) 01-Dec-2022 Out of Business
Skift 01-Mar-2021
Innov8 (Buildings and Property) 15-Mar-2019
Greatist 15-Feb-2019
Indix 06-Feb-2019
GaMa Entertainment Systems 01-Jan-2018
Examify 01-Jan-2017
Flipsicle 01-Jun-2016
Instamedia 01-Aug-2008 Merger/Acquisition
CareerGuide Secondary Transaction - Private

Vishal Gondal Investments by Industry, Year, and Region

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Vishal Gondal Co-Investors (25)

Name With Exits Lead Partner Series Industry
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Vishal Gondal FAQs

  • Who is Vishal Gondal?

    Vishal Gondal is an angel Investor who has made 20 investments.

  • What kind of investor is Vishal Gondal?

    Vishal Gondal is an angel investor.

  • What does Vishal Gondal do?

    As an angel investor, Vishal Gondal invests personal money into promising companies, typically in exchange for equity.

  • How many board seats does Vishal Gondal hold?

    Vishal Gondal holds a board seat in Leverage Edu.

  • What has Vishal Gondal invested in?

    Vishal Gondal has made numerous investments in companies like We360.ai, Leverage Edu, and Truly Financial within the Business/Productivity Software, Educational Software, and Financial Software industries.

  • What has Vishal Gondal invested in recently?

    Vishal Gondal's latest investment was on 05-Apr-2022 in We360.ai, a company within the Business/Productivity Software industry.

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