Where the SVP story began
In 1997 in Seattle, a group of entrepreneurs from the tech industry began exploring how they could give back to their communities more meaningfully.
Led by Paul Brainerd, and joined by a network of peers, they came together around a simple, compelling idea: what if giving could be more collective and more strategic?
That idea became Social Venture Partners. Today, the network spans over 40 cities, across 8 countries, with thousands of Partners contributing not just funding, but also their time, skills and experience.
SVP India has grown into one of the most active chapters in this global network, carrying the same belief into the Indian context.