
Arete Ventures
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Overview
$10,000+
Min Project Size
2 - 9
Employees
2005
Year Founded
ABOUT ARETE VENTURES
Strategy Consulting & Advisory Firm
Arete Ventures is a consulting firm specializing in business strategy, boasting 16 years of successful experience in Silicon Valley and Wall Street. We assist family offices, pension funds, hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital firms, particularly in the areas of investments, mergers and acquisitions, and performance improvement (operational consulting). Operating as a boutique consulting firm, we serve decision-makers at investment firms, financial institutions, and corporations from our offices in Mumbai and San Francisco. With a strong emphasis on value creation, our buy-side M&A advisory services have enhanced enterprise values, IRRs, and TVPIs for both General Partners (GPs) and Limited Partners (LPs) in traditional sectors such as manufacturing, engineering, and FMCG, as well as in emerging fields like e-commerce, FinTech, AI/ML, data science, supercomputing, quantum computing, renewable energy, climate tech, electric vehicles, and life sciences. Our global success has endowed us with invaluable experience in transforming innovative ideas into profitable ventures while managing risks. The principals at Arete Ventures participate on the jury boards of venture capital firms, contributing to commercial and technical due diligence as well as portfolio fund strategies. We pride ourselves on being one of the premier small business consulting firms, providing direct financial and investment advice alongside practical operational consulting expertise. Our team of small business consultants consists of industry-recognized specialists who have assisted SMBs across the US, EU, and APAC with business turnarounds, focusing on free cash flow generation, financial analysis, zero-based budgeting, and go-to-market, digital, growth, and capital investment strategies. Discover why we are regarded as one of the top boutique consulting firms by visiting our website at www.areteven.com. We look forward to the opportunity to help you succeed globally and appreciate your time in reviewing our profile!
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HIGHLIGHTS
$10,000+
Min Project Size
2 - 9
Employees
2005
Year Founded
Services
Focus
Industries
Clients
Services Provided
40% Business Strategy & Planning
40% Business Consulting Services
20% Financial Advisory & Consulting
About the Team
OUR STORY
Arete Ventures, founded by Gaurav Shah, blends hands-on operational experience with investment acumen, bridging Silicon Valley innovation and global capital markets. Unlike traditional consultants, the firm’s team consists of former investors and operators who have actively managed capital, navigated market cycles, and led business turnarounds. Their approach is pragmatic, emphasizing strategies that endure execution challenges and deliver measurable outcomes rather than theoretical models. Operating from Mumbai and San Francisco, Arete Ventures serves diverse clients—including private equity firms, family offices, and sovereign investors—across complex regulatory and cultural landscapes. Shah’s leadership, grounded in technical expertise and sustainability, drives a discreet, relationship-focused practice prioritizing long-term alignment and real-world impact over marketing spectacle. This operator-led firm is dedicated to creating value through thoughtful execution and trusted partnerships.
Projects & Clients
Project Size & Rate
Minimum Project Size
$10,000+