OVERVIEW

Empowering Sustainable Innovation Through Purposeful Investments

PurePlanet Global Fund is a dual-structure investment platform designed to accelerate SDG-aligned innovation emerging from Guru Nanak Dev Global University (GNDGU) and its global ecosystem.

The fund invests in deep-tech, cleantech, water, climate, and sustainable infrastructure ventures through a tightly integrated model connecting academic research, startup incubation, and global capital markets.

At its core, the fund is designed to ensure:

Long-term sustainability impact

Strong investor access across geographies

Regulatory and tax efficiency

Mission alignment with GNDGU

About the Fund

A Catalyst for Sustainable Impact

The PurePlanet Global Fund is an initiative of PurePlanet Global Ventures LLC, bridging academic research with real-world solutions. Our mission is to commercialize university innovations that advance sustainable development, climate action, and ethical business practices.

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General Partners

Alfred Arambhan

A serial entrepreneur with over 35 years of international experience, Alfred brings deep expertise in investment banking, healthcare innovation, and large-scale execution. He is leading breakthrough initiatives including the world’s first smart device for early detection of peripheral artery disease and India’s first indigenously developed home dialysis machine.

Alfred’s track record spans medical technology, preventive healthcare, and large infrastructure projects, including a 150-acre integrated township. His leadership anchors the Fund’s focus on affordable, scalable, and impactful innovation.

Amit Inamdar

Amit is a seasoned professional whose career spans over four decades across semiconductor engineering, global business leadership, and real estate. A Chemical Engineering graduate from the Institute of Chemical Technology (Mumbai), he further earned a master’s degree in chemical engineering and an MBA in the United States, building a strong foundation in both technology and business.

Amit began his career in the semiconductor industry with leading organizations such as Philips Semiconductors, AlliedSignal, and Honeywell Electronic Materials, where he drove significant growth, including a fourfold increase in Asia-Pacific revenues. He later founded IC COMP International, a semiconductor automation company, successfully scaling and exiting the business in 1999.

A former member of the Forbes Real Estate Council (2019–2021) and host of the radio show “Power Hour with Amit Inamdar,” he continues to provide expert market insights and personalized service.

Amos Dor

Amos is a senior technology executive and recognized expert in Israeli Air Force history, combining military-grade systems thinking with deep industrial execution. As General Manager and CTO for Pharma Solutions at Applied Materials, he leads global Industry 4.0 and SmartFactory initiatives for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

His background in high-reliability systems, digital manufacturing, and operational rigor strengthens the Fund’s ability to scale complex, mission-critical technologies.

Baljit Singh

Baljit Singh is the Chairman of PurePlanet Global Ventures LLC with over 30 years of leadership experience across semiconductors, energy, education, and services. He specializes in business strategy, turnaround leadership, and scaling organizations across global markets including the US, India, and Israel.

He currently also serves Chancellor & Chairman of Guru Nanak Dev Global University and Chairman of Roar 4 Change, leading initiatives in education, healthcare, and social impact. His early career includes engineering roles at Xerox and Analog Devices, contributing to semiconductor innovations such as thermal inkjet and automotive safety chip technologies.

At the Aditya Birla Group, he led solar energy incubation and delivered large-scale cost optimization initiatives exceeding $350 million in savings. He has also founded and scaled multiple startups with rapid revenue growth and global adoption.

Alongside his corporate career, Baljit is deeply involved in humanitarian work through Roar 4 Change, supporting disaster relief and community programs across India and the United States.

He brings together engineering expertise, entrepreneurial execution, and purpose-driven leadership focused on innovation and impact.

His work bridges advanced technology with climate responsibility, ensuring that the Fund remains deeply aligned with NetZero, ESG, and ethical innovation principles.

Carter Hall

Carter Hall is a seasoned semiconductor operations and manufacturing executive with deep expertise in fab operations, semiconductor process engineering, and cost-of-ownership optimization. He brings decades of hands-on experience in building, operating, and scaling advanced semiconductor manufacturing environments.

With a strong technical foundation from the University of Houston in Electronic Technology, Carter has led complex fab operations and driven operational excellence across semiconductor facilities, focusing on efficiency, reliability, and capital optimization.

As General Partner of the Dhurandhar PurePlanet Fund, Carter contributes critical operational leadership and manufacturing discipline to help scale SDG-aligned deep-tech and cleantech ventures from prototype to industrial deployment. His expertise in cost-of-ownership optimization and industrial execution supports portfolio companies transitioning from prototype to production.

Ravinder Singh

Ravinder is a senior financial services executive with over 29 years of experience across wealth management, investment banking, and structured finance. He has held leadership roles including Managing Director, CEO, and Director at leading global institutions such as Klay Securities, Credit Suisse, BNP Paribas, Barclays India, and HSBC.

His expertise spans deal origination, transaction structuring, distribution, and complex negotiations with private clients, corporate investors, and regional conglomerates. Ravi has led growth initiatives including investments, acquisitions, and strategic alliances across multiple geographies.

Known for driving organizational transformation and delivering consistent business results, Ravi brings a strong strategic and commercial mindset, deep financial analysis capabilities, and rigorous execution discipline.

As General Partner of the Dhurandhar PurePlanet Fund, Ravi leads capital strategyinvestor relationships, and transaction execution — strengthening the Fund’s ability to scale SDG-aligned ventures with institutional-grade financial rigor.

Rony Greenberg

Rony is Strategy and Corporate Development executive with deep experience driving enterprise value through growth strategy, strategic partnerships, and M&A in global technology companies. Rony work closely with boards, CEOs, and investors to define long-term strategy, prioritize capital allocation, and scale revenue across enterprise and OEM markets.

Rony background spans building eight-figure ARR businesses, structuring high-impact strategic alliances, and supporting fundraising, acquisitions, and exit-driven initiatives. Rony bring a disciplined, execution-focused approach to strategy—bridging technology, markets, and financial outcomes to deliver sustainable growth and shareholder value. His experience building eight-figure ARR businesses and supporting exits strengthens the Fund’s long-term value creation and liquidity pathways.

Fund Benefits

Driving Change Through Innovation

By investing in the PurePlanet Global Fund, partners and stakeholders gain access to a pipeline of SDG-aligned ventures, global networks, and measurable impact.

SDG Alignment

All ventures are mapped to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Global Collaboration

Fostering partnerships between universities, investors, and sustainability leaders.

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Our Vision

Empowering Ethical, Global Impact

We believe in harnessing the power of academic research and entrepreneurial spirit to solve the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges.

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100+

Innovations Supported

30+

Global Partnerships

10

SDGs Advanced

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