Gaurav Saraf

Entrepreneur | Product Leader | MBA | PhD | IIT

πŸ“ Palo Alto, California, United StatesπŸ”„ Updated September 2026πŸ’Ό 1 investmentsπŸ“… 9 years investingπŸ—“ Last invested Nov 2017
VC🌍 United States
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Nov 2017
Founded in 2016, Wharton Alumni Angels is an active angel investment group composed of University of Pennsylvania alumni and non-Penn alumni who have joined their angel community. Their members are entrepreneurs, senior business executives, and institutional investors with a global reach. Wharton Alumni Angels​ over 500 members in 23 countries have invested in more than 50 early-stage companies. Wharton Alumni Angels members seek to add value beyond the deal​ and actively provide mentoring and assistance to young companies. They are enthusiastic about entrepreneurs and passionate teams pursuing their dreams. Through a global membership and the Wharton alumni community, the organization has a deep network and close relationships with venture capital funds, other angel networks, and innovation ecosystems worldwide to cultivate the growth of start-ups. Wharton Alumni Angels participates most often in seed and Series A investments, and occasionally later-stage rounds and does not focus on specific verticals or industries.
Experience Β· 5 entries
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2018
Stealth Startup
Co-Founder
2018
Co-Founder
2018
A new venture that is currently in stealth startup mode, and that will be built around great people in a great culture, low cost technology, and provide high value services to its selected customers. The commercial launch of the first business model is currently expected to be January 3, 2011.
Co-Founder
2018
πŸš€ Welcome to Hopstack! πŸ“¦ At Hopstack, we are revolutionizing warehouse operations management with our cutting-edge SaaS platform. Our mission is to empower businesses like yours to excel in the fast-paced world of e-commerce and logistics. With Hopstack, you gain a powerful tool that streamlines your operations, enhances fulfillment accuracy, and elevates the overall customer experience. Our journey started back in 2018 as a fully remote team with a hand full of members. As of 2023, we have offices in Austin, Texas, USA, and another one in Bangalore, India, with a team of 35+ members and growing. Our strong belief in providing value in everything we do has helped us gain trust and acquire 25+ customers across North America, Canada, the UK, and SEA regions. As of Aug 2023, we have fulfilled approximately 12.3 Million orders across all clients. All this while reducing the order return rate by 177% and cutting down order lead times by at least 33%. πŸ“Š Here are some of the critical features of our platform: Precision in Fulfillment: We understand the importance of accurate and timely order fulfillment. Hopstacks advanced algorithms ensure that the right products are picked, packed, and shipped, reducing errors and increasing customer satisfaction. Real-time Insights: Stay in control with real-time data and actionable insights. Hopstack provides comprehensive analytics and reporting, enabling you to make informed decisions and adapt to dynamic market demands. Seamless Integration: Hopstack seamlessly integrates with your existing systems, making implementation a breeze. 🌟 By choosing Hopstack, youre investing in a future where warehouse management is optimized, and your business can thrive in the digital age. We are dedicated to helping you stay competitive, exceed customer expectations, and drive growth. Join the Hopstack community today, and lets take your warehouse operations to new heights! πŸ’ΌπŸ“ˆ #Hopstack #WMS #WarehouseManagement
2017
Member/Investor
Nov 2017
Founded in 2016, Wharton Alumni Angels is an active angel investment group composed of University of Pennsylvania alumni and non-Penn alumni who have joined their angel community. Their members are entrepreneurs, senior business executives, and institutional investors with a global reach. Wharton Alumni Angels​ over 500 members in 23 countries have invested in more than 50 early-stage companies. Wharton Alumni Angels members seek to add value beyond the deal​ and actively provide mentoring and assistance to young companies. They are enthusiastic about entrepreneurs and passionate teams pursuing their dreams. Through a global membership and the Wharton alumni community, the organization has a deep network and close relationships with venture capital funds, other angel networks, and innovation ecosystems worldwide to cultivate the growth of start-ups. Wharton Alumni Angels participates most often in seed and Series A investments, and occasionally later-stage rounds and does not focus on specific verticals or industries.
2016
Director of Product & Strategy
2016
Element Technology Partners helps materials-science centric companies survive and thrive by assisting them in crafting and executing strategies to raise capital, enter new markets or acquire promising technologies. Our end goal is to accelerate materials science innovation by creating an industry-wide platform that will serve as a knowledge base for the community.