by Dr. Gopi Sundaramurthy
Instead of endless ‘coffee chats’ wasting founder time, we have a lot more time to spend with the teams we back
Our approach doesn’t stop at discovery. We are builders ourselves, which means we understand the challenges founders face and the tools they need to succeed. That’s why we’ve developed proprietary products designed to support our founders in real, tangible ways. These tools aren’t abstract concepts—they’re built to be touched, felt, and integrated into day-to-day operations, providing founders with the resources they need to do what they do best: build great companies.
When founders work with us, they’re not just getting funding; they’re gaining access to a partner who invests in success to the very core of an early-stage startup. We challenge assumptions, share insights, and actively contribute to solving the problems that matter most. Our job is to be an extension of their team—a true ally in their journey.
Building something extraordinary is hard work, and founders should feel their investors know what it’s like to bring products to life. Every meeting should bring value, whether it’s actionable feedback, strategic insights, or simply a new perspective. If we’re not moving at the speed our founders need, that’s on us. Founders should demand accountability from their investors, and we welcome it—it’s how we all get better.
In the end, our success is measured by our founders’ success. That’s why we constantly iterate, innovate, and refine our approach—not just to find great teams, but to support them in building the future.
IPO Alert: Groww goes public!
Ensemble-backed Groww goes public on NSE-India at $8.9B valuation Groww, one of Ensemble VC’s earliest data-driven investments, completed a successful IPO on the NSE, marking a major milestone for India’s retail investing market. Backed at the Series A pre-revenue, Groww exemplifies Ensemble’s strategy in action — identifying world-class teams early through its proprietary Unity platform.
Collin West to headline AlphaCore Wealth Summit 2025 in La Jolla
We’re heading to La Jolla for the 2025 AlphaCore Wealth Advisory Summit!In one week, our team will be on the ground at the AlphaCore Wealth Summit, one of the industry’s most forward-looking gatherings for wealth managers, allocators, and innovators. This year’s theme — Back to the Future — sets the stage for a conversation about how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are reshaping wealth creation and capital deployment. If you’ll be there, we’d love to connect in person.
Why Ensemble is Backing Stablecore’s Mission to Bring Community Banks into the Stablecoin Future
Ensemble is thrilled to announce our investment in Stablecore, the infrastructure platform enabling banks and credit unions to offer stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and other digital asset services.
Gopi's Manifesto
In this excerpt from Ensemble’s Mid-Year Investor Letter 2025, Gopi Sundaramurthy, Founder and Head of Data Science, outlines a new model for investment firms in the age of AI. As one of the preeminent data scientists in venture capital, Gopi’s perspective is informed by over a decade of building data models for investors.
