Vishal is an enthusiastic supporter of startups, with a particular interest and expertise in helping early-stage ventures to scale and secure funding. He is currently serving as Assistant Vice President at Xscale, where he is leading the development of Xmultiplier, a community of high-net-worth individuals and CXOs who support growth-stage startups in scaling and fundraising. With extensive experience in investor relations, he has a passion for nurturing and scaling B2B SaaS and tech startups. Prior to joining Xscale, Vishal held the position of Senior Investment Analyst and Vertical Lead at India Accelerator. In this role, he was responsible for building and leading Finseed, a fintech ecosystem that evaluated over 700 early-stage startups from an acceleration and investment perspective. Through partnerships with leading VCs, banks, and other ecosystem partners, Vishal helped startups raise more than $1.2 million in capital. He also provided startups with access to business connections, mentorship, networks, and capital, and supported them through different stages of growth.