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About Brinc
Brinc is a global venture accelerator and investment firm that connects startups with corporates, governments, and investors. Its core business includes accelerator programs, venture capital-as-a-service (VCaaS), and bespoke innovation partnerships.
Its competitive edge lies in the VCaaS model, which provides an outsourced, transparent alternative to traditional venture investing. Brinc handles deal sourcing, execution, and portfolio management on behalf of investors, while also offering tailored programs for corporates and governments seeking strategic innovation and M&A pipelines.
The market pain point Brinc addresses is the inefficiency and opacity of private market investing. Traditional venture capital often lacks transparency and control, while corporates struggle to access high-quality deal flow. Brinc bridges this gap by offering curated deal access, end-to-end investment management, and structured accelerator programs that de-risk innovation.
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Manav Gupta: Founder & CEO of Brinc. Before founding Brinc in 2014, he founded and ran FabriQate, a mobile technology agency in Guangzhou, expanding across Asia. He focuses on bridging physical and digital worlds, supporting startups in Web3, climate tech, and health. In 2021, Brinc raised US$130M led by Animoca Brands to expand Web3 accelerators.
Karan Keswani: Managing Director (Digital Assets) at Brinc. Cambridge graduate (Engineering/Industrial Management) and INSEAD Global Executive MBA. Former MD of Brinc India and co-founder of Bharat Box, a JV with The Sandbox, driving India's metaverse ecosystem. Now leads Brinc's global Web3 initiatives, token advisory, and RWA tokenization via VXV and Box Labs.