Empowering Sustainable Innovation Through Purposeful Investments
Unstoppable Force. Pure Planet. Lasting Impact.
Overview
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
Our Purpose
The PurePlanet Global Fund exists to bridge academic excellence, global innovation networks, and mission-aligned capital. We transform university research, student entrepreneurship, and faculty innovation into scalable, market-ready solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Our focus is not impact or returns—but impact with returns.
Institutional Foundation & Ecosystem
A Commercialization Gateway with Purpose
The Fund operates within a uniquely integrated ecosystem:
- Guru Nanak Global Foundation Inc. – Nonprofit parent and ethical steward
- Guru Nanak Dev Global University (GNDGU) – Source of research, talent, and innovation
- PurePlanet Global Ventures LLC – Commercialization and venture development platform
PurePlanet Global Ventures LLC functions as the commercialization gateway between academic innovation and real-world markets, operating with arm’s-length governance, transparent oversight, and mission-locked integrity.
This structure ensures:
- Financial sustainability
- Ethical commercialization of IP
- Alignment with global education and sustainability goals
General Partner Leadership
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.
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
A technology entrepreneur and sustainability leader, Baljit brings expertise in microelectronics, semiconductor manufacturing, and environmental science. 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 strategy, investor 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.
Sanjay Minocha
Sanjay is a seasoned serial entrepreneur with over three decades of global experience in building and scaling businesses across the IT and core engineering sectors in the United States, India, and Singapore. A graduate of BITS Pilani, where he earned both his Bachelor’s in Engineering and Master’s in Science, Sanjay has founded multiple successful ventures, several of which have achieved notable exits.
He has led companies such as Accrete Hitech Solutions, Aarman Inc., and Skytech Consulting, transforming them into global enterprises serving Fortune 500 clients through innovative onsite-offshore delivery models. His early venture in India, Computer Center, became one of Northern India’s leading system integrators before its successful sale.
Beyond business, Sanjay is a private pilot and an avid sports enthusiast. He is deeply committed to philanthropy, currently supporting education initiatives for underprivileged children in Gurgaon. Known for his strategic vision and execution excellence, Sanjay continues to be an influential leader and mentor in the global technology and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Amit Inamdar
Fund Manager | 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.
Since 2001, Amit has been a trusted name in Silicon Valley real estate as the Broker/Owner of Own Sweet Home Realty. Known for his analytical, data-driven approach, he has helped hundreds of clients navigate buying, selling, and financing decisions. 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.
A Certified Real Estate Negotiations Expert (CNE), Amit combines technical precision with a client-first mindset, making him a respected leader in the Bay Area real estate community.
Investment Strategy
Deal Flow Source
- GNDGU Innovation Quest
- University labs and faculty research
- Student-led startups
- Sustainability incubators
Focus Areas
- Clean energy systems
- Water purification & conservation
- Climate resilience technologies
- Sustainable agriculture
- AI-enabled environmental systems
- Advanced materials & semiconductor sustainability
Stage Focus
- Seed to early traction
- Prototype to commercialization
How Value is Created
Strategic Exits
Acquisition pathways with global sustainability and tech leaders
Exclusive University Pipeline
Direct access to GNDGU-linked innovation ecosystem
Hands-On Venture Building
Mentorship, technical validation, and scaling support
Impact + Returns Model
Financial returns aligned with measurable SDG outcomes
The IIN Advantage
India – Israel – North America Innovation Network
A defining strength of the Dhurandhar PurePlanet Fund is its deep, operating-level integration across India, Israel, and North America (IIN)—three of the world’s most powerful innovation ecosystems.
The General Partner team brings decades of lived experience, execution credibility, and trusted networks across these regions, enabling the Fund to move beyond capital into true cross-border venture building.
India
- Access to large-scale deployment markets
- Deep understanding of affordability, frugal innovation, and population-scale impact
- Strong ties to healthcare, infrastructure, and sustainability challenges where solutions can achieve immediate relevance
Israel
- World-class deep-tech, med-tech, and advanced manufacturing expertise
- Proven culture of rapid prototyping, resilience, and execution under constraint
- Strong defense-derived systems thinking and Industry 4.0 leadership
North America
- Institutional capital markets and global scale-up pathways
- Advanced semiconductor, AI, and manufacturing ecosystems
- Regulatory maturity, commercialization expertise, and global distribution channels
What This Means for Portfolio Companies
- Faster validation across multiple markets
- Cross-border pilot programs and manufacturing pathways
- Access to global customers, partners, and follow-on capital
- Leadership mentorship shaped by real operating experience—not theory
The IIN network is not advisory—it is embedded into how the Fund sources, builds, scales, and exits ventures.
This material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation to buy securities. Any investment is subject to risks and governed by the applicable Private Placement Memorandum.