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Co-lead a workshop (with Sumathi my business partner and Komal lath of Tute Consult) on branding and communication and why/how its' strategic & important for the portfolio companies of an early stage growth focused PE fund in Mumbai this noon. very interactive session. lots of takeaways. one of the biggest benefits of doing such workshops with founders and CXOs of growth companies is that you get to first hand understand their pain points and priorities. which makes you realize there is a long road ahead laden with great opportunity for those in PR & comms if we take off our hats and look at it from their perspective.

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A significant milestone for Venture Catalysts' latest fund, VC Grid. Our team at VC Grid is making waves in the startup ecosystem with its recent investment in Ideal Insurance, a leading insure tech platform. In  collaboration with family offices and high net-worth individuals, VC Grid has contributed to an impressive pre-series funding round of Rs 8 crore, totaling a $1 million investment. This funding round also saw participation from industry veterans such as Sagar Daryani of Wow! Momo and Artha Group, among others. Founded by Rahul Agarwal, CA Ravi Kothari, and Rahul Mohata, Ideal Insurance is poised to capitalize on India's burgeoning insurance market, expected to reach $1.3 trillion by 2030.With ambitious targets of achieving a premium collection surpassing Rs 1,100 crore and an EBITDA of Rs 33 crore within the next two years, Ideal Insurance is now gearing up for its next phase of growth. To support this expansion, Ideal Insurance is seeking to raise $10 million at a valuation ranging from $70-90 million. Exciting times lie ahead as we continue to champion innovation and growth in the startup landscape! Venture Catalysts++ | India's 1st Multi-Stage VC, 9Unicorns, Anuj Golecha, Anil G Jain, Gaurav Jain, Vansh Oberoi, Sidhi Dalmia, Shreeyesh Chandgothia, Anusha Bhat #VentureCatalysts #AngelInvestor #VC #IndianStartups #StartupInvesting #InsureTech #VCGrid #IdealInsurance #StartupFunding https://lnkd.in/dRThdKp2

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We just released episode 42 featuring Anurag Chandra on Swimming with Allocators. Anurag, a VC, advisor to family offices, and chairman at a major pension fund, shared valuable insights on modernizing pension funds and investment strategies. Anurag emphasized the importance of supporting smaller managers and advised against capex-heavy industries, highlighting the balance between risk and reward in venture capital. His tips on differentiation in the competitive VC market centered on having conviction in your investment thesis and owning your niche, akin to crafting a compelling college essay. What strategies do you believe emerging VC managers should embrace to establish their presence? Share your thoughts below and check out the episode link in the comments below!

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New Delhi-based venture capital firm growX ventures, focused on B2B and DeepTech, has launched Fund II with a target of ₹400 crore ($47.1 million). The firm plans to support both early-stage and early-growth-stage companies such as semiconductors, defence-tech, spacetech, alternate materials and advanced manufacturing, fintech, healthtech, and supply chain/logistics over the next two to three years. The first investment will be up to ₹10 crore in seed rounds and ₹20-30 crore in Series B rounds. Ashish Taneja To share your startup information write us on - startup@viestories.com For Startup funding reach out us at: https://lnkd.in/gqwTnHME Join Our Whatsapp Channel To Get The Latest Updates & News: https://lnkd.in/esJEFzan #GrowXventure #news #startup #funding #fundraising #venturecapital

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It is fabulous to see the growing interest in Angel Investments in Startups.. The news of Mamaearth stocks and also those of Zomato, Policy Bazar etc doing so well and making many new millionaires is definitely helping the cause. Some of these angel investors are beneficiaries of exits and esops and hence believe in this asset class, while others are looking to build such breakout events in their lives. Yet there are others who thrive in the ecosystem and enjoy riding the wave while making profits or losses from it. Whatever is the motivation, this space needs to be tread with caution. As a lead investor of our syndicate VG Angels at VentureGarage and having over a decade of experience in this space, I often advice my fellow angel investors the following: 1. Angel Investment is probably the riskiest asset class and requires patience. If you want to be one, then invest in 7-8 cos in 3 years or so and then expect a breakout in the 4th year from one of them. 2. There are over 20000 startups registering in the country every year, it is almost impossible for you to source and then invest in one of the top 20 of those. Follow a syndicate lead investor or a curated angel network for the deal flow and evaluation. 3. Founders are not looking for your mentorship. Invest in them first and then maybe you can mentor them. Definitely do not invest in founders who need your active guidance. 4. Learn about the future opportunities and build your thesis around some sectors. Learning new stuff is one of the big requirements and motivators of angel investments after all. Invest in those sectors which you are bullish about. Happy investing! https://lnkd.in/g2xx3zBX

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🏥 The Global Health Tech Boom: A VC's Playbook for US & India In the US, the consumer health tech market is expected to reach a whopping $400 billion by 2027, while India is experiencing a similar surge, with its consumer health tech market projected to hit a staggering $32 billion by 2025. As a VC actively investing in innovative health tech startups across both continents, here is what gets me excited: 🚥 Seed Funding ($0.5M-$5M): Focus on validation, not chasing unicorns. Early traction is crucial – think $300K-$2M in annual sales depending on your niche. Demonstrate efficient customer acquisition (sub-$30 CAC) and cultivate loyalty (lifetime value exceeding CAC). Most importantly, show product-market fit. A passionate user base willing to pay a premium is a winning formula. 🚥 Valuation: Seed-stage valuations are concept-driven. Expect a range of $3M-$15M, with a typical multiple of 5x-10x revenue. This considers market size, innovation, and team experience. 🚥 Series A ($10M-$20M): Scale-up time! We look for 2x-4x YoY revenue growth and a minimum of $2M in annual sales. This validates your customer acquisition strategy and a repeatable sales engine. Retention remains king! High customer retention signifies a strong brand connection and sustainable growth. 🚥 Valuation: Early traction and a clear path to profitability are essential. Series A valuations can range from $10M-$30M, with a typical multiple of 4x-8x sales. Revenue growth, market potential, brand strength, and team expertise influence this multiple. 🚦 Decoding Valuation in Global Health Tech: ⚡ Market Potential: A large addressable market with room for significant brand capture is key. Think millions of potential customers! ⚡ Profitability Path: Growth is exciting, but we need a data-driven roadmap to profitability, consider factors like insurance reimbursement models, pricing strategies etc. ⚡ Brand Strength: Show us metrics like social media engagement, brand mentions, and positive user sentiment. A strong brand can command a premium valuation. ⚡ Customer Empathy: Consumers are value-conscious and diverse. Deeply understand your target audience and tailor your product accordingly. ⚡ Passion is Key: Demonstrate your passion for transforming healthcare delivery on a global scale. 🚥 Key Areas of Opportunity: These areas hold immense potential: ⚡ Telehealth & Remote Patient Monitoring: Simplifying access to quality healthcare for remote populations. ⚡ Chronic Disease Management: Offering personalized solutions for managing chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. ⚡ Mental Health & Wellness: Address growing need for mental health support through accessible and affordable solutions. ⚡ AI-powered Diagnostics & Treatment: AI to improve healthcare accuracy, efficiency, and affordability. ⚡ Preventive Health & Personalized Medicine: Fostering proactive health through personalized preventive care and wellness solutions. 🗣 Love to hear from HealthTech Startups! 🏥

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Consumer tech businesses will continue to get built in India as we go deeper and deeper in the market. Micro transactions have enabled new business models for content consumption /digital entertainment/ Gaming. B2C businesses in Healthcare and Edtech, still have a large untapped opportunity in India. Govind Lohia from our team at Gemba Capital captures some of his thoughts in this article published by ET. Do give it a read, if you are interested in the early stage consumer tech space in India and reach out to us, if you are building one. #consumer #tech #Venture #earlystage #seed Vipul Rawal ↗️ Sujoy Chakravarty Kamini Shivalkar Shashank Gupta

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Should every business create a family office & what is the right stage to set up a family office? Amit Patni who's led India's family office revolution shares his insights. Full episode: https://lnkd.in/gf-dTv4E

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2024 in Review - My Experiences in the Indian Early-stage VC Ecosystem... Boxing 2024... 1) On Start-up and VC Trends 2) On Start-up Pitches 3) On VC Expectations from Start-ups 4) On Growth Partnerships with VCs 5) On Deep Engagement between a VC and Start-up 6) On Tapping the Portfolio Community 7) On Brand Building - by VCs and Start-ups Unboxing 2025...

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Gain valuable insights from Padmaja Ruparel, Co-founder of Indian Angel Network, as she explores crucial aspects that entrepreneurs should prioritize when scaling their startups. During the TiE Delhi-NCR Charter Member Face-to-Face event, Padmaja Ruparel emphasized the critical importance of focusing on cash flows and maintaining strong unit economics. She highlighted that extreme fluctuations in these metrics may signal instability within the business. Padmaja's insights shed light on fundamental principles for sustainable growth and scalability. Join the conversation to discover actionable strategies and best practices that entrepreneurs can leverage to build resilient and successful startups in today's dynamic business landscape. #TiEDelhiNCR #CharterMember #IAN #StartupInvestments

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🚀 Exciting Times for Co-Branded Credit Cards in India! 🌟Here are a few key insights about the booming Co-Branded Credit Card (CBCC) market: 💳 Higher Spending: On average, spending on co-branded credit cards is 1.2x more than traditional cards. With targeted rewards and exclusive benefits, it’s no wonder consumers are making the most out of these cards. 🔥 Impressive Activation Rates: Co-branded cards have a 70% activation rate, compared to just 50% for traditional credit cards. The allure of instant brand benefits and tailored rewards clearly resonates with customers. 🎁 Direct Brand Perks: With co-branded cards, consumers enjoy benefits they’d typically only get on higher-tier traditional cards—like discounts, cashback, and loyalty points—without the extra fees. 🏆 Top Players: India’s favorites? The Amazon ICICI Credit Card and Flipkart Axis Credit Card are leading the charge, offering unbeatable value for online shoppers. 📈 The Future is Bright: The CBCC market is set to grow at a staggering 30% annual rate by 2028! As more companies collaborate with banks, co-branded cards will continue to reshape the consumer experience. What’s particularly exciting is how CBCCs are turning consumer companies into fintech —allowing them to offer financial products that deepen customer loyalty and create new revenue streams. 💡 Personally, I can’t wait to see when fast movers like Zepto and Blinkit will join the game with their own co-branded cards. With the rise of quick commerce, the potential is huge! #Fintech #CreditCards #CoBrandedCards #BankingInnovation #CustomerLoyalty #EaseMyTrip #BankofBaroda #Zepto #Blinkit #Payments #DigitalTransformation

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its not just about VC/investor appetite for more mature start-ups where the risk is relatively less, its the turn now of VCs being treated the same by LPs. very likely to happen in India as well if not already happening. The infamous long tail in VC universe is very much going to be a reality.

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All roads to monetization in fintech lead to lending, that's where the profit pools lie. "Fintech is not dead," Akshay Sarma who's spent the last 9 years building axio (formerly Capital Float (now axio)), one of India's most valuable fintech companies. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gvHqB4zM We've talked about all things Fintech: > The Landscape of the Fintech Ecosystem, opportunities, and different business models > How Axio evolved from MSME lending to consumer lending post the pandemic > Are the regulators (RBI & SEBI) unsupportive of Indian fintech companies? > How should fintech founders navigate the tough fundraising environment? > Public markets, investing in equity vs debt + Akshay's personal investing strategy > The High-Risk, High-Reward Nature of Angel Investing > Do you need a NBFC license to succeed as a fintech company? > The Frenzy Around SME IPOs and Risk Appetite > The Importance of Profitability and Cost of Funds in Determining Margins Must watch for all fintech founders and investors in the country!

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Rahul Chandra, Managing Director of Arkam Ventures, focuses on bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and Bharat’s underserved markets. His vision is to empower startups that solve real problems at the grassroots. Rahul’s investment philosophy revolves around backing entrepreneurs who leverage technology to create scalable, impactful solutions. His portfolio reflects a deep commitment to transforming sectors like financial inclusion, healthcare, and agriculture. Through Arkam Ventures, Rahul is reshaping Bharat’s digital economy. He identifies businesses that create lasting change—whether it’s financial empowerment, democratising healthcare, or bringing the benefits of ecommerce to rural India. Rahul’s portfolio reflects a deep understanding of disruptive technologies like AI, fintech, and agritech. He has a knack for identifying startups that are ahead of the curve and that leverage tech to solve India’s most pressing challenges. Before Arkam Ventures, Rahul co-founded Helion Ventures, where he spearheaded early investments in some of India’s top tech companies. His track record speaks of foresight and his ability to identify game-changing innovations early on. Meet Rahul Chandra, and many more of India’s most inspiring leaders at #TechSparks2024, Bengaluru - India’s largest startup-tech conference. 📌 Taj Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru 🗓️ September 26-28 Get yourself a pass now! https://lnkd.in/gGD9xy8j

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🔥 Ep07 out now with Piyush Goenka from Prath Ventures! We talk about building great consumer brands in India 🔥 (Link in comments 👇🏻) We talk about: > Piyush's journey across all stages of investing > How he and Harmanpreet Singh defined Prath's sector and stage focus > The journey of Safari from a 200 Crore company to a 10,000+ Crore company > Prath's recent investments in Jimmy's Cocktails, Assembly and Aukera > Consumer trends in India and opportunities in the Indian market > His experience of fundraising for Prath (not something you get to hear very often and that too so candidly and vulnerably!) > How Vipassana changed his life   Prath ideally wants to be the first institutional investor when founders are raising their seed or series A rounds and the first cheque for them is usually between 3-15 Crores which is roughly 500K-2M USD. Excited to deep dive with Piyush into the consumer landscape in India today, and his plans for Prath in the future. Founders who are building consumer businesses, you will gain a lot of rich insights from Piyush’s experience about business building as well as fundraising. #startups #india #consumer #consumption #consumerbrands #founders

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Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) is on the rise globally, with India hosting over 150 CVCs. This trend reflects corporations' recognition of the innovation startups bring and their desire to stay competitive. By investing in startups, corporations gain access to innovation, value-adding technologies, and financial incentives. CVCs play strategic roles by investing in startups within their industries, offering benefits like industry networks and expertise, while also providing general support such as access to experienced professionals and relaxed return expectations. The significance of corporates investing in the startup ecosystem is continually growing globally, with many Southeast Asian corporations turning their attention to South Asia, particularly India. Read More Here: https://bit.ly/4a8vsTJ #Restaurants #Hospitality #Technology #Business #Innovation #AI #investing #venturecapital Branded Hospitality Ventures Noah Stern

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The evolution of India's alternative investment fund (#AIF) ecosystem has been remarkable. Just 5-6 years ago, there were fewer than 150 AIFs, especially in the VC scenario. Today, we have more than 1000, including micro-VCs, angel funds, and Category 1 and 2 funds. It's fascinating to observe the amount of money and dry powder available in the country. A noteworthy trend is increasing domestic participation in AIFs. Previously, 10-15% of the money was raised domestically, with the rest from overseas sources. However, this balance is rapidly shifting, with domestic #fundraising gaining momentum. The diverse range of funds and increasing domestic participation reflects the maturity of the Indian #investment landscape. It also signals rapidly growing #investor confidence in India's economic potential.

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