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*Registrations close tonight. This is for women only* Can't wait to host some wonderful ladies at the AMA on Angel Investing in Delhi tomorrow evening (26 May, Sunday)! We're thrilled to see 3x the number of women sign-up this time, compared to our previous AMA. 😍 Rebalance is India's first angel community that's 51% women with 27 investments in the portfolio. Last 2 spots left for women who are angel investors looking to expand dealflow (and back female founders) or those interested in learning about startup investing. Please note, that this is a forum strictly for Q&A on angel investing. When: 26 May 2024 [Sunday] Where: Somewhere in Delhi ☕ Timings: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Eligibility: For women only RSVP here: https://shorturl.at/EoYLN If this isn't for you, share it with credible women who are looking to deploy their $$$ towards mission-oriented wealth creation. <This is part of Rebalance's In-the-loop series where we're building the world's most active community of women in startups, investing, science, and technology> CC: Vikas Kumar #diversity #womenininvesting #venturecapital #funding #investing #startups

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🔥 Hey Male Founders, Investors & Ecosystem Leaders! Here's Your Chance to Make a Real Impact 💫 📊 Our CXXO Survey has been flooded with amazing responses from women - but guess what? We're missing YOUR voice! Without it, the story of female entrepreneurship in India is only half complete. 🎯 Why Your 5 Minutes Matter: - You're shaping the future of startups 🚀 - Your perspective influences funding decisions 💰 - Your insights drive ecosystem changes 📈 🎤 Hundreds of women have spoken up. Now it's your turn! 💪 Take the Survey Now: https://dub.sh/cxxo ⚡ 🌟 Fun fact: This might be the easiest way you've ever contributed to making the startup world more inclusive! Don't just scroll past - be part of the change! 🙌 #StartupIndia #VentureCapital #Leadership #InclusiveGrowth #WomenInTech PS: Takes just 5 minutes, we promise! ⏱️ Tag other awesome men who should take this survey! 🔄

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Excited to kick off our FAQ series today to give you more insights into our operational structure at ‘Enrission India Capital’. We're a Japanese venture capital firm dedicated to bridging Japan and India by investing in Indian startups. Comment below in case of any further queries and stay tuned for more! Let's bridge the gap together! #EnrissionIndiaCapital #VentureCapital #StartupIndia #JapanIndiaRelations #InvestInIndia

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So exciting to mobilize with partners in the Indian VC Ecosystem to fuel women-led innovation for the benefit of all. Along with all these returns-first investors, we know that "When you invest in women, you're in good company." And, with The Great Wealth Transfer seeing billions of dollars moving into the hands of women and Next-Gen investors, we believe we are living through a historical opportunity to address the egregious gender venture funding gap. #beyondthebillion #investinwomen #drivereturnsthroughdiversiy

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Founder Thesis with Apoorva Sharma: Unravelling Venture Debt! 🎙️ Join our Managing Partner in this episode as she delves into the nuances of venture debt in India, leveraging her extensive experience. Discover how our approach transcends traditional financing, offering innovative financial support to startups in various growth phases and sectors. Venture debt emerges as a game-changer, offering founder-friendly finance strategies that drive growth and innovation. 💡 Dive into the Indian startup ecosystem’s financial landscape and arm your entrepreneurship journey with advanced financial and growth strategies. 🔊 Listen now on Spotify! https://lnkd.in/gi657iqH 🎙️ Akshay Datt #VentureDebt #StartupFinance #GrowthStrategy #PodcastLaunch #IndustryInsights

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“Exciting News”🚀 At Funding Ventures, our journey began with a powerful idea: to help businesses and entrepreneurs communicate their stories to their audiences in the most impactful way possible. 🙏🏻Today, we are excited to introduce the latest innovation from the House of Funding Ventures – Research Tank! Research Tank is your one-stop solution for industry research. Here’s what sets us apart: ✅Say Goodbye to Lengthy Reports: Access concise and to-the-point research reports. ✅Affordable Customization: Get tailored reports at the most competitive prices. ✅Delegate with Confidence: Leave the tedious research tasks to us and receive top-quality outputs. ✅No Unnecessary Costs: Avoid paying for extensive reports filled with “not so required” data. ✅Crisp & Concise: Enjoy clear, pictorial presentations that deliver the insights you need. I am pleased to share a sample of our first report covering the EV market in India briefly. Please DM or comment ”Report” to get an access to the full report We are currently in the Beta phase and would love to hear your feedback or assist you with any specific data points you need for your industry. Looking forward to connecting! #Newlaunch #Secondaryresearch #Innovation #Gamechanger #Musttry #Fundraising #Industrysearch Cheers Sarabjeet Singh, CFA Founder, Funding Ventures & Research Tank

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"Be the change you wish to see in the world." These powerful words by Mahatma Gandhi hold a mirror to the entrepreneurial spirit that is driving India’s transformation today. Just as he led movements that redefined the nation, India’s startup founders are reshaping industries with bold ideas, innovation, and determination. Through their vision and grit, our entrepreneurs are driving meaningful change—solving real-world problems, creating jobs, and building solutions that affect lives on a large scale. This Gandhi Jayanti, let’s celebrate the innovators who embody this ethos, turning challenges into opportunities for a better, more sustainable future. #GandhiJayanti #Entrepreneurship #StartupIndia #InnovatorsForChange #IANGroup

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Embracing Entrepreneurship: Insights from Delhi's Changing Weather The recent weather in Delhi—ranging from heavy rain to tranquil humidity and scorching sun—draws striking parallels to the phases of entrepreneurship: #Adaptability🌧️: Startups must emulate Delhi's readiness for sudden rain by swiftly adjusting to market shifts and evolving customer needs. Flexibility and agility are critical for maintaining competitiveness in a dynamic business environment. #Resilience🌤️: During periods of calm and pleasant weather, entrepreneurs consolidate gains and fortify strategies. It's a time for reflection, refining processes, and strengthening the organizational framework to prepare for future challenges and expansion. #Preparedness☀️: As the sun intensifies, entrepreneurs encounter heightened competition and market uncertainties. Proactive planning, strategic foresight, and meticulous risk assessment become essential for navigating obstacles and seizing emerging opportunities effectively. Entrepreneurship mirrors the unpredictability and transformative nature of weather patterns. Embracing adaptability, fostering resilience, and prioritizing preparedness are key not only to weathering storms but also to capitalizing on periods of growth and innovation. ✨ Just as Delhi adjusts to its changing climate, entrepreneurs must adeptly navigate through phases of business evolution, drawing lessons from each challenge and opportunity. By approaching their entrepreneurial journeys with creativity, determination, and a steadfast commitment to excellence, they empower themselves to navigate uncertainties, seize opportunities, and achieve sustainable success in the dynamic landscape of business. 😃 #Entrepreneurship #BusinessStrategy #Leadership #Adaptability #Resilience #Startups #Weather #Delhi

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𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭? I had so much fun joining Maria Rio on 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘕𝘰𝘯𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘪𝘵 𝘗𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵, where we covered what goes into making corporate partnerships work for 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘴. 🙌 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫: It’s not about chasing every big name in town. It’s about building 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭, 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘴-𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧!): 🌟 How to approach corporate funders with 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 (even if you’re a small org). 🤝 Why 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 opportunities are the hidden gem in partnerships. 🔥 The power of persistence — and the art of 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘶𝘱. 🎧 𝑻𝒖𝒏𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒃 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒊𝒑𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚! Plus, we’re giving away my free 𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬, designed to help you handle those tricky partner requests with grace. 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐭! 🎙️ https://lnkd.in/ewx6Rtfe #CorporatePartnerships #SmallNonprofit #BridgeRaise #FundraisingTips #NonprofitStrategy #TheSmallNonprofitPodcast

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What happens when a Founder leaves after raising funds or for some reason can't continue? What Happens to Investor Money in that case? This is a genuine concern, and the answer lies in a term you might find in your term sheet - Reverse Vesting. Reverse vesting happens when founders already own their shares from day one but agree that the company can buy back these shares at a nominal price if they leave early. Typically this reverse vesting is of four-year period with a One-year Cliff. So if any founder leaves before one year(cliff), he has to sell all his shares to the company at nominal prices. This is generally a good practice to prevent startups from failing because of cofounder issues or early founder exits. Share your thoughts, and ask doubts about anything related to startups

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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 eChai Ventures, we are collaborating with the Accel on the Accel Atoms program, along with many other good folks from the ecosystem. ..... Accel is back with the fourth cohort of their pre seed accelerator - Accel Atoms. Over the last 3 cohorts, they’ve funded 30+ startups who’ve collectively raised more than $200 Million. With their fourth cohort they’re looking to invest in founders building in two thriving sectors - AI & Bharat. What is the AI opportunity? 🤖 Microprocessors led the first tech revolution, which was followed by the internet. The third tech revolution is led by Artificial Intelligence (AI). This is a global opportunity for any Indian-origin founder to build AI applications for business cases or to building development/ foundational tools in the AI ecosystem. What is the Bharat opportunity? 🇮🇳 The top 20 per cent of the rural population has a higher monthly per capita expenditure (MPCE) than about 50 per cent of the urban population. This highlights the substantial purchasing power & opportunity that is often overlooked in Bharat. Who should apply for Accel Atoms? 🫵🏻 Accel Atoms is looking ambitious founders with an ambitious idea in AI or Bharat. This includes startups at the pre-seed stage to startups in the idea-stage/ pre-product stage. Why should you apply for Accel Atoms? 🤔 When selected, you’ll receive up to $1 Million in funding, perks worth $5 Million & access to a community of 300+ founders. You will also get access to a dedicated learning track to set up your startup for long term success. Applications are open till the 17th Nov. You can learn more and apply for this program here: https://lnkd.in/dQwxHzQg

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😓➡️Ever wondered what separates successful fundraisers from those struggling to secure investment? Watch now to uncover the crucial strategies that could make or break your fundraising efforts! Keep following Sarabjeet Singh, CFA #Dataroom #fundraising #investmentbanking #startups #VCs #Organisef #Pitchdecks #financialmodels #angelinvestors #Financialstatements #fundraisingefforts #datainsights #businessdata #Delhiuniversity

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Entrepreneurship is a very lonely journey - filled with both excitement and anxiety. With COVID taking the community by storm, we had created a dedicated program for entrepreneurs during those times. We touched over 200+ founders directly and through partnership with VCs and accelerators like Upekkha and NSRCEL during that period. Having seen the kind of issues which emerged and our own decade long journey, we realised that founders are exponentially more vulnerable to mental health challenges. Top it with the need for maintaining the image - of a tough resilient guy! We want to set this right and as a first step we are doing a study to understand the community deeper. If you are an enterprepeneur, please take 2 min out from your busy day (or send to one you know) and fill this small survey. We will be collating the findings and release the insights in TiE Global Summit BLR 2024. Looking forward to your support. Please do share this with others. 🙏 Survey Link: https://lnkd.in/gqz3Eq9G Image from the article we had done earlier - you can find it on my LinkedIn profile.

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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed easing angel fund regulations and opening up these funds to more diverse investor groups. In a major step, the regulatory body will soon allow family trusts and sole proprietorships to invest in angel funds.   These measures are likely to boost opportunities for startup funding and supply young ventures with essential capital for growth, highlighting SEBI’s commitment to cultivating a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3aGwgJP #StartupFunding #AngelInvestors #SEBINorms #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #IndiaStartups #BusinessGrowth #StartupEcosystem

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💡WHY YOU SHOULD CREATE EDUCATIONAL CONTENT IN YOUR FIELD ? In this new age of content creation, if you are not creating content you might be loosing out. We all have definitely heard this. But creating content around a niche topic like builder funding every week did not seem easy. But we just started taking consistent actions week after week and kept improvising with each video. But why exactly are we taking these efforts and you should too ! 🔹CREDIBILITY - Financial Consultancy industry can get murky at times when one has plenty consultants to choose from and claim that they can get the job done. But when we make videos on the subject and various related concepts; our viewer base that consists of our clients, associates, bankers, various real estate professionals etc. get immediate faith and confidence that we know what we are talking and understand the technicalities of getting the job done. 🔹SHARING KNOWLEDGE - Sharing knowledge with your associates and team is fulfilling and helps them well equipped to generate better leads for you. Because without clear understanding of what problem you exactly solve; one cannot refer you to anyone. 🔹REFLECTING ON OWN KNOWLEDGE - We have all learnt that Knowledge shared is Knowledge gained. When we deep dive into any topic to explain it to someone we learn better and in turn communicate better. For eg. Earlier when someone asked me if a barter contractor can get construction finance - I used to refuse giving a very quick reply. But after we made a video on why a barter contractor cannot get CF - I now put forth my point better and the opposite person also understands the logic quicker and better behind the no. 🔹VISIBILITY - Earlier we used social media to share milestones. Which is what all of us usually do right ? As the name suggests you can’t keep having key events happening in your life everyday. So how does one ensure that they can stay relevant, visible and have a recall value amongst the professional community ? By creating content. Content creation is not easy or doesn’t come naturally to most of us. Trying to be perfect from Day 1 is also not practically possible. Small, consistent, patient efforts will give you compounded results. Version 1 is always better than Version None. From once finding it hard to even think of 5 video topics; we have now made 67 videos on Construction Finance and concepts relating to CF. To see them all at one place - Visit our You Tube Channel - https://lnkd.in/d27DupmF Laxminarayan Ranga FYG Advisory #builderfunding #constructionfinance #indianrealestate #realestate #realestatefinance #funding #projectfinance

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A few weeks back, we at SkillsOn, set sail with India's first venture capital (VC) school - with fresh, engaging & 100% practical sessions backed by 10+ years of investing experience & conducted by executives from India's leading investment funds. The last module of the VC masterclass set the ground running with a thorough overview of the deal flow - stages, steps, skills & a real-world case. And as with every module, a signature offering - this time it was the "Alpha Doc" - a one-stop guide to set valuation multiples for companies. More on the Alpha Doc in the upcoming module, “The Venture Capital Engine” this Saturday, 10th August @ 5pm. This module will discuss how India’s leading funds evaluate sectors and companies, conducting research beyond Google, getting high-quality inputs, drawing razor-sharp conclusions and deciphering hidden stories in company financials. All with the backdrop of a real-world case to build 100% practical understanding. This will be the heart of the VC masterclass series. And you do not want to miss this! If you’re eager to explore the world of start-ups, looking to build a career in investments, planning to raise funds for your venture or simply enthusiastic about this space, this is the session for you. More in comments. #venturecapital #entrepreneurship #innovation

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🔥 Ep07 out now with Piyush Goenka from Prath Ventures! We talk about building great consumer brands in India 🔥 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gaPcCTqF 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.

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Should be a fun panel today with Deep Bajaj and Sandeep Jethwani on all things "Founder Wealth"

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