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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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At BlackInk Capital & Management, we’re on a mission to revolutionise the startup ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir. My vision is to cultivate an environment where innovation thrives, and entrepreneurial dreams are realised. I believe that Jammu and Kashmir, with its rich potential and untapped talent, is poised to become a hub of groundbreaking startups. Our goal is to provide early-stage support to visionary founders and ambitious startups, helping them scale from pre-seed to Series A and beyond. By offering sector-agnostic investments and a robust support network, we aim to: 1. Empower Local Talent: Foster a thriving community of entrepreneurs by providing the resources, mentorship, and funding necessary to turn ideas into successful ventures. 2. Stimulate Economic Growth: Create job opportunities and drive economic development by nurturing startups that can contribute to the region’s growth. 3. Build a Supportive Ecosystem: Collaborate with local stakeholders, industry experts, and investors to build a cohesive ecosystem that supports innovation and business success. 4. Promote Sustainable Development: Encourage startups that focus on sustainable and impactful solutions to address local and global challenges. As we embark on this exciting journey, I invite you to join us in shaping the future of Jammu and Kashmir’s startup landscape. Together, we can unlock new possibilities and drive meaningful change.

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It took Shazam almost 5 years to find product-market fit 🤯 I was joined by the legendary Dhiraj Mukherjee on Now We Build by Forward Pursuit this week. Amongst many insights he shared, Dhiraj spoke about the importance of resiliency as a start-up founder and highlighted how resilient the Shazam founding team had to be throughout their journey. Now sitting on the investor side, Dhiraj stressed the importance of founder resiliency when he assess founders he wants to invest in. A shoutout to the amazing Riham Satti, founder of MeVitae , for hustling and being resilient to Dhriaj's slow email responses 😉 You can listen to the full episode on the link below 👇 #founder #startup #business #investment

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Today marks an incredible milestone for us at Inflexor Ventures as we proudly announce the 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 ₹350 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝. This isn't just a number—it's a symbol of our steadfast commitment to empowering founders who are ready to amplify their proven potential and take their vision to new heights. In my journey from being an entrepreneur to a VC, I've witnessed firsthand the critical juncture where vision meets opportunity. The Opportunities Fund is designed to be that bridge—supporting visionary founders who have already proven their potential and are ready to scale further and faster. To all the founders who trust us with their stories and growth, thank you for your resilience and ambition. You inspire us daily to be more than just investors; you motivate us to be partners who champion your vision and share in the challenges and triumphs of building something extraordinary. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to HDFC AMC Select AIF FoF I scheme and our other valued limited partners for their trust and belief in our mission. Your support fuels our drive to not just invest in ventures but to become true partners in the journey, championing innovation and resilience every step of the way. I also want to acknowledge my colleagues, whose dedication and expertise drive us forward, and the wider ecosystem that plays an essential role in making ventures thrive. This milestone wouldn’t be possible without each of you contributing to this vibrant network of progress. To the entrepreneurs who dare to dream, build, and inspire: your determination is why we do what we do. We are honored to walk alongside you in navigating the exhilarating journey of scale and impact. Here's to nurturing more stories of growth and innovation as we embark on this exciting chapter together. Venkat Vallabhaneni, Jatin Desai, Pratip Mazumdar, Murali Krishna Gunturu, Harsha Mundhada, Parmi Doshi, Aishwarya Kulkarni, Pratik Ahuja, Kirti Chaturvedi, Akhil Nehru, Minal Sequeira, CA Vijay Sundar A N https://lnkd.in/gJUHBZk6 #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #OpportunitiesFund #Innovation #Gratitude

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India’s Oyo, once valued at $10 billion, is finalizing new funding at a $2.5 billion valuation. This marks a steep decline from its $10 billion valuation in 2019. The startup, which has raised over $3 billion from backers like SoftBank, Peak XV Ventures, Lightspeed, Airbnb, and Microsoft, has struggled to attract institutional investors. In recent months, it has aggressively pitched to high-net-worth individuals after withdrawing its IPO application twice in the past four years. Once a red-hot Indian startup active in markets including the U.S. and Europe, Oyo has now scaled back its international presence. #venture #downround https://lnkd.in/gE2GjYnM

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Join us! With great power (capital, position, trust) comes great responsibility. Following the launch of Ortella Global Capital - OG Capital, India's only fund that co-builds companies, we are humbled by the overwhelming support and enthusiasm for our mission to empower the next generation of groundbreaking startups. As we embark on this exciting journey, we are reminded of the profound impact we can make through responsible and strategic investing and co-building. At Ortella Global Capital - OG Capital, India's only fund that co-builds companies, we firmly believe that with great power comes great responsibility. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards for our investors, our co-builders, our founders and every individual whose lives we touch. As stewards of capital, we understand the importance of harnessing our resources for the greater good, not just for financial gain (yet focused on delivering 50%+ CAGR). As we grow, we are eager to expand our team with exceptional individuals who share our vision. We look forward to potentially working together to create the next hundred unicorns. Who is it for: a. If you had started a company ever and successfully exited, Reach out to us b. If you are a current founder who is passionate about building but for some reason, your business is not working out, Reach out to us c. If you had started out a few times before but for some or other reason it did not work out, Reach out to us And by the way, all our team members are ex-founders :) Additionally: - It does not matter whether you are 15 years old or 60, Reach out to us - It does not matter whether you are in Ahmedabad or Agartala, Reach out to us - It does not matter whether you are from IIT/IIM or a college drop out, Reach out to us --- because we have seen that success does not have a tag, you just need it to click once. And that's it! Please fill out the form in the comments :)

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Announcing the Operators Only Podcast. First episode is with Preeya Goenka 🐝, the COO at beehiiv ​ The show's an experiment I'm running with Rameel Sheikh where we talk to startup operators who built iconic startups and/or are building the next breakout companies. A few highlights from our first episode with Preeya: ​​ - Preeya joined Beehiiv as employee # 7 and Tyler Denk 🐝's chief of staff. - In case you live under a rock, Beehiiv's one of the fastest growing companies in tech right now. Impossible to be on Twitter and not hear about them. - She's played a big role in their success. - Excited for more folks to get to know her story and see some of the behind the scenes of how they're building Beehiiv. - We talked about her journey prior to Beehiiv, how she met Tyler, why/when founders should hire a chief of staff (including why my tweet saying the opposite is wrong), acquihires, and more. ​ Give the show a listen on Youtube, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts. (link in the comments) ​ ----- ​ A couple notes on why I wanted to do this: ​ - I've long felt that startup operators are some of the most unsung heroes in tech. - We constantly hear the same stories from the same founders (especially CEOs) and VCs involved in successful companies. - Much less common to hear from the early employees that made big but less appreciated contributions to making these companies successful. - These folks are the unsung heroes of the startup world. We think their stories should be told more often. - Lastly, I think we need spaces for more nuanced conversations with builders in startups. Too much fluff and surface level narrative in most tech media. Not enough depth about the craft of the game itself. ​ Transparently, I don't think we've yet created the perfect representation of what I want to exist. But I think we've made a good start and will iterate from here. ​ --- ​ This is very much a WIP. And we're new to podcasting. Figuring out the format as we go. ​ Any feedback on how we can make the show better, questions to ask, guests to have on, etc.... is welcome. 🙏 --- Thank you to all that shared feedback and / or made guest intros including Nancy Xu, Thomas Schreiber, Eric Yan, Richard Wang, Vivian Meng, Thomas Schreiber, Adrian Alfieri, Rahul Prakash, Eric Button, Charles Cushing, Brennan Foo, and many others. Also, shoutout to Adithyan I. & Sai from AI podcasting for all their hard work on editing / producing the show. Not easy working with noobs like us. :)

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Loyalty is not bought, it is earned. It is earned by delivering consistent values & trust.

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Fuelled by caffeine and big dreams! 🚀 Had an epic meet-up with some rockstars from The VC Fellowship's Cohort 3 today. These are the people who are gearing up to shake the Venture Capital world—Stanford, MIT, IIT, BITS—you name it, they’re bringing their A-game! It’s not every day you get to brainstorm with the future of VC. From ideas that blow your mind to strategies that could change the game, the future is looking bright (and a little crazy in the best way possible)! 🌟 Here’s to big ideas, bigger ambitions, and making moves that matter. Let’s just say, the world of Venture Capital better be ready for this crew! Mohnish Jaiswal Rajan Luthra Shawrya Mehrotra Ekyum Sawhney Ayush Srivastavaa Aanshul Sandhya Sridhar

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🚀 Swiggy Set to Make Waves with ₹11,300 Crore IPO: Key Details and Market Implications 🌐 Swiggy, India's food delivery giant, is set to go public with an IPO launching on November 6, 2024, aiming to raise around ₹11,327 crore (~$1.35B). Shares will be priced at ₹371-₹390 each (around $4.64), with trading expected to start on November 13, 2024. IPO Highlights: Price Range: ₹371-₹390 per share Funds Allocation: Expanding logistics and quick commerce operations This IPO is launching amidst rising tech-driven competition in India’s market. By securing capital, Swiggy plans to advance its quick commerce capabilities, aiming to gain a strategic edge over competitors like Zomato. Market Impact: Swiggy’s IPO offers a unique investment opportunity with strong growth potential, balancing between established dominance in food delivery and quick commerce expansion. Investor Insight: With a grey market premium around ₹25, sentiment is optimistic. As Swiggy steps into the public sphere, it's poised to redefine India's fast-paced delivery ecosystem. #IPO #SwiggyIPO #Investment https://lnkd.in/eyHRRPXh

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We have 20 spots open for our upcoming member-led knowledge session on 'How to get your first 10 customers' with Ravi Kaushik Rajagopal (Former Head of India Sales, Stripe). We'll dive deeper into writing your first sales pitch, defining your persona, TAM calculation, building an outbound engine, and more. This is a must-attend session if you're exploring or are early into building in the B2B space. RSVP via the link in the comments!

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Pleased to share my authored article which was was published by Abu Dhabi SME Hub last week.   The #UAE and #Indian startup ecosystems are converging like never before, creating a unique landscape rich with opportunities for innovation and growth. The article talks about the Legacy of business ties between two countries, which have consolidated over many decades and has now been further reinforced by the #CEPA agreement signed by both countries in May 2022. The article also mentions, how UAE offers a perfect launchpad for Indian startups for their Middle East expansion journey.   At iAccel GBI, we are at the forefront of this evolution, dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and facilitating cross-border innovation. We have build a robust value proposition which offers the startup founders with end to end support and accelerates their Go To Market journey. In my article for Abu Dhabi SME Hub, I explore how cross-border collaboration is reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape and share practical insights for startups eager to navigate this thriving corridor. At iAccel GBI, we are committed to supporting founders in harnessing these opportunities and driving sustainable growth. Dr. Vivek Mansingh Hari Padmanabhan Pankaj Gupta Bashar Kilani Sivarama Subramanian Karl Tlais Anishkaa Gehani Shalabh Jakhetia Divya Bathija Ankita Natarajan Lynn Dsouza       #indiauaebusiness #indiauaepartnership #startupsuccess #startupgrowth #globalexpansion #uaebusiness #uaestartupecosystem     

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Kreedo secures Rs 10 Cr debt funding from Recur Club: Edtech platform Kreedo Early Childhood Solutions has secured Rs 10 crore in debt funding from Recur Club, a prominent debt marketplace for startups and SMEs.  Kreedo had previously raised $4 million in Series A funding from Heritas Capital and UBS Optimus Foundation to enhance learning ecosystems. The proceeds will be deployed towards fuelling its growth and expansion plans, enhancing product offerings and scaling operations across India, Kreedo said in a press release. Co-founded in 2012 by Mridula Shridhar and Manikandan Krishnan, Kreedo provides a non-franchise solution for preschools and schools in India. Its curriculum is designed to help children develop literacy, numeracy, and other skills through play-based activities. The platform's curriculum is based on the idea that children learn best through a "Concrete to Abstract" or "Practical to Theory" approach. The curriculum combines indoor and outdoor games and toys to help children learn to explore and develop skills. According to the Bengaluru-based company, it focuses on improving education in over 350,000 affordable private schools across India, which cater to low-income families and charge less than Rs 30,000 annually. The company claims that it has demonstrated an impressive revenue growth rate of over 35% year-on-year for the past three consecutive years.  “It has been a pleasure working with Manikandan and witnessing Kreedo’s incredible growth journey over the past couple of years. Their intelligent approach to capital management has enabled them to hyperscale effectively while preserving significant equity.” said Eklavya Gupta, co-founder & CEO of Recur Club. Kreedo may compete directly or indirectly with other companies in this space are Kinderly, Seed Schools, Sudiksha Knowledge Solutions, Blue Blocks, Hello Kids amongst others.  Recur Club is a capital platform, enabling companies to raise debt capital tailored to their business needs with a dedicated capital expert. The platform aims to deploy Rs 2,000 crore in debt funding for startups and SMEs through Recur Scale and Rs 1000 crore to MSMEs through Recur Swift in this financial year. It has backed startups such as Ustraa, Rage Coffee, Moveinsync, Keka HR, Xoxodays, and others. It competes with other debt financing platforms like GetVantage, Velocity, and Klub. #EdTech #Funding #Startups

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As model improvements begin to plateau, we are finally witnessing the large-scale enterprise adoption of AI. The implications of this shift are massive. Last week, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff revealed that the company has not planned on hiring software engineers in 2025, signaling a major pivot toward AI-driven efficiency. This feels like just the tip of the iceberg, with businesses rethinking operations entirely. The focus is shifting to applying AI in transformative ways across industries. From customer service to software development, the potential is enormous—and we’re only scratching the surface.

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Here is what I learned about start-ups. It's all about a) people b) people c) people I started 6 companies, mentored founders, raised funding, exited to a market leader and read countless pitch decks. Of course, you need a product-market fit, cash flow, marketing, etc etc... But, most of this is only guessing. Things never work according to plan. Market change, unexpected things happen. The only thing that does not change is you and your team. Great teams adopt and change regardless of challenges. And that, my friend, makes a difference between success and failure. PS Are you a start-up founder? What is your biggest challenge? --- I’ve been there and done that! Pitching, funding, launching, scaling, waving goodbye – I’ve seen it all. DM me for a FREE 1:1 chat to help you do the same.

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Co-Build a VC fund in Public: Day 4 (and funding announcement) We not only co-build but invest too :) Today, at Ortella Global Capital - OG Capital, India's only fund that co-builds companies, we take our first leap into the future with Medial as our inaugural portfolio company announcement. This is not just an investment—it is a partnership with a vision to solve one of the most pressing challenges in the professional world. The tech and startup ecosystem are fragmented, forcing users to switch between countless platforms for news, networking, career opportunities, and meaningful insights. Medial changes the game, bringing it all together in one seamless, intuitive space. What drew us to Medial was the team. From our first meeting with Niket Raj Dwivedi, Aishwarya Raj Pandey, Prateek Kaien, and Harsh Dwivedi we saw a rare combination of audacity and discipline. Their commitment to profitability and monetisation from day one along with their relentless focus on user engagement, made it clear they were not just building a company—they were creating a movement. In just a few months, Medial has surpassed critical milestones: collaborating with top global partners, rapid growth, and extraordinary user metrics. But beyond the metrics, they are building a sustainable business with a clear-eyed vision and sharp execution that inspires us. This team is not just chasing trends—they are creating a legacy! This is why we exist as a fund: to back founders who dream boldly and deliver consistently. Founders like these remind us why we started OG Capital—to build alongside those who dare to reimagine what is possible. Thank you Prateek Agarwal (Pre-seed investor) for everything :) P.S.: Here is a snapshot of the moment when my co-founder, Rajvardhan Mohite and I, with pens in hand and excitement in our hearts, sealed the deal with Niket and the team. The start of something extraordinary, captured in ink and ambition. Docusign is too old school for us :P

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