Date: January 27, 2026
Location: Flower Mound, Texas, USA
PurePlanet Global Ventures LLC today announced that its Board of Directors has formally passed a resolution to establish the Dhurandhar PurePlanet Fund, a dedicated impact venture capital fund focused on scaling SDG-aligned innovations emerging from Guru Nanak Dev Global University (GNDGU) and its global partner ecosystem.
The Dhurandhar PurePlanet Fund will be structured as a Delaware Limited Partnership (Dhurandhar PurePlanet Fund LP), with PurePlanet Global Ventures LLC serving as the General Partner. The Fund is designed to accelerate purpose-driven technologies in cleantech, sustainability, advanced manufacturing, and university-linked innovation, while delivering strong financial performance alongside measurable environmental and social impact.
“Dhurandhar represents unstoppable determination and disciplined execution,” said leadership at PurePlanet Global Ventures LLC. “This Fund formalizes our commitment to transforming university research and student-led innovation into scalable, market-ready solutions that advance planetary renewal and global sustainability.”
Strategic Rationale
The formation of the Dhurandhar PurePlanet Fund strengthens PurePlanet’s role as the commercialization and venture arm of Guru Nanak Dev Global University (GNDGU) and the Guru Nanak Global Foundation Inc. The Fund will serve as a dedicated capital vehicle to:
- Scale SDG-aligned innovations from university labs and innovation programs
- Support student-led and faculty-driven sustainability ventures
- Attract impact-focused institutional and private capital
- Accelerate commercialization of cleantech and climate-focused technologies
The Fund aligns with PurePlanet’s mission to bridge academic research with real-world market applications while maintaining strong ethical governance and nonprofit mission alignment.
Fund Structure
- Fund Vehicle: Dhurandhar PurePlanet Fund LP (Delaware Limited Partnership)
- General Partner: PurePlanet Global Ventures LLC (Texas LLC)
- Target Fund Size: $5 million (scalable)
- First Close: $2–3 million
- Management Fee: 2% annually
- Carried Interest: 20%
- Preferred Return: Target 8% hurdle rate
- Fund Term: 10 years (5-year investment + 5-year harvest)
Leadership & Governance
The Fund will be managed by an experienced General Partner team appointed by PurePlanet Global Ventures LLC. Details of the General Partner members and Advisory Board will be announced shortly.
An Advisory Board including representatives from Guru Nanak Dev Global University (GNDGU) will provide non-binding guidance on mission alignment, impact metrics, and ethical governance.
Investment Focus
The Dhurandhar PurePlanet Fund will invest in:
- PurePlanet Innovation Quest spin-offs
- Student-led cleantech and sustainability startups
- Faculty research commercialization
- University-linked climate, infrastructure, and impact ventures
Typical investments will range from $50,000 to $500,000, targeting a portfolio of 10–15 ventures at seed to prototype and early traction stages.
Mission Alignment
PurePlanet Global Ventures LLC is 51% owned by the Guru Nanak Global Foundation Inc., ensuring strong mission lock-in and ethical oversight. A portion of PurePlanet’s profits (20–30%) is reinvested into education, scholarships, and leadership development at GNDGU, reinforcing the integration of venture capital, education, and social impact.
“The Dhurandhar PurePlanet Fund represents a new chapter in purpose-driven venture capital,” said Baljit Singh, Chairman & Founding Member of Guru Nanak Global Foundation Inc. “It brings together capital, conscience, and commercialization to create scalable solutions for a more sustainable and harmonious world.”
About PurePlanet Global Ventures LLC
PurePlanet Global Ventures LLC is a Texas-based, mission-driven enterprise established to commercialize and scale innovations from Guru Nanak Dev Global University (GNDGU) and its global partner ecosystem. The company operates across venture incubation, media, and digital platforms to advance sustainability, ethical innovation, and planetary stewardship.
This press note 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 Private Placement Memorandum.