Empowering Visionary Builders of Tomorrow
At 535West, our mission is to wholeheartedly support visionary entrepreneurs who challenge norms.
We invest in transformative ideas that redefine industries and collectively shape a brighter future.
we win as a team
We strategically invest in ideas, growth, and most importantly, people.
Each day, we rise prepared for the founders we champion, the investors who have faith in us, and one another.
pitch to usStrategy
We adopt a holistic strategy to cater to the capital and beyond requirements of entrepreneurs across all stages.
Capital and beyond
Early
One-on-one advisory from our team empowers founders to validate fledgling concepts, minimise risks, and lay the groundwork for lasting achievements.
Growth
During this significant stage, our teams stand as partners to founders, strategically steering them towards scalability. We offer skilled advice and hands-on assistance for team building and product refinement.
Strategic Secondary
At the expansion stage we offer insights and support in shaping the company's long-term exit strategy while also cultivating alliances through our network, creating synergies that benefit all stakeholders.
why are we different
Our investment isn't just capital; it's dedication in action
Our foundation centres on the importance of people
Setting us apart from competitors, we place a premium on investing in exceptional individuals over mere TAM or growth targets. We engage with genuine curiosity, diving deep into founders' aspirations.
We support founders with unwavering commitment, offering guidance and resources throughout their journey. Our balanced approach combines logic and passion, ensuring a steadfast partnership.
Strategic Capital
Beyond traditional methods, when necessary, we can obtain customised on-demand capital from strategic ecosystem partners such as tech executives, corporate CXOs, advisors, and others. These investors are committed to your success and bring specialised capabilities to advance it.
We create tailored investment vehicles per project, allowing customised capital sources. We identify, onboard, and transform strategic entities into investors, handling all interactions. This streamlines the process, enabling many small strategics to invest together.
our co-investor ecosystem
Nothing ordinary comes from extraordinary people
What founders and LPs are saying...
Harry Hurst
It was a pleasure to work with Abhinav and his team throughout the investment process. I am impressed with the quality of their due diligence, follow through and network. Hope to work with Abhinav again.”
Danielle Pensack
Abhinav has an outsized impact to the company he invests in. He opens his network, brings in strategic investors, and is a true ally to founders.”
S.N
535West has shown incredible professionalism in every interaction I have had with them. He ensured there was a smooth process from the diligence process to capital calls to investor updates. I always received the information I needed when I asked for it. It has been a pleasure to work with him.”
J.K
Abhinav is a well networked person in the venture community and has invested in several great companies. His deep industry contracts and expansive network is truly unique.”