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T-Hub congratulates Enmovil on securing pre-Series A funding, led by Caret Capital, Ev2 Ventures, JRG Holdings, and Anicut Capital LLP as Co-Investors. Founded by Ravi Bulusu, Nanda Kishore, and Venkat Moganty, Enmovil is an integrated Enterprise SaaS platform that optimizes multi-modal logistics and supply chain inefficiencies. Enmovil’s customer base includes industry giants such as Nestle, Bajaj Auto, Steamhouse, Nipro Medical, Grasim, Eicher, Maruti Suzuki, Vedanta, Hero, Hindware, Daimler, and Ashok Leyland. This has contributed to noticeable growth in India’s supply chain industry, with its value rising from $225 billion in 2020 to a projected $637 billion by 2025. T-Hub wishes Enmovil continued success as they revolutionize the logistics industry! #InnovationEcosystem #InnovatewithTHub #StartupSuccess #SaaS

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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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Thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Harbinder !! We are at an inflection point in India on Consumer health !! Bio science + Data/AI will massively disrupt this space !! Do write to me if you are an entrepreneur disrupting this space !! #consumerhealth #innovation

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"Health is an investment, not an expense." — Anonymous Just a few days ago, our teams at DeVC and PeerCapital brought together an incredible group of entrepreneurs and enablers to explore the real investments and expenses in healthcare. On stage, we had the dynamic trio of Mayank Banerjee , Dilip Kumar and Tarun Bhambra, who combined their wit and wisdom to delve into: - The consumerization of healthcare, preventive vs. curative approaches, accessibility and affordability challenges, offline vs. online dynamics, and how founders can bridge skill gaps. - The evolving role of AI and tech in healthcare, and how founders are strategically allocating resources to build cutting-edge solutions. - Collaborating with doctors, aligning incentives across systems and how ambitious change starts with robust foundational systems (think CAC's and LTV's). The conversations were raw, experiential, and refreshingly honest. If it weren’t for the ticking clock and the rainy day, we might still be chatting! It was inspiring to engage with so many passionate builders committed to reshaping India's #healthcare future. Let’s keep the dialogue alive. We invite more of your participation and views. Together, we are investing in the future of health. #healthtech #investing #founders

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In the latest story by LiveMint on the FY2024 Budget, Brijesh Damodaran, Managing Partner at Auxano Capital shares how additional tax incentives for promoters and investors is an approach for higher domestic capital allocation. Read full story here: https://bit.ly/3xykTfu

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Celebrating One Year at Elev8 Venture Partners! What started as humble beginnings at co-working spaces like Axilor and WeWork, has finally culminated into our second home at Elev8 VP. Exactly one year ago, we inaugurated our new office on 12th Main in Indiranagar, marking a significant milestone in our journey. Initially, I was hesitant about large offices or high rentals, especially on the high street. However, thanks to Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, Anuj Golecha, and Gaurav Jain, Anil G Jain, we took the plunge. We secured an office space that was more than I initially thought we could afford. Today, I can confidently say it was one of the best decisions for Elev8 Venture Partners. In the world of venture capital, office location and décor surprisingly play a crucial role, especially for a first-time fund. It's not about extravagance or lavish spending but about creating a welcoming, professional environment. Our beautifully done office, complete with lush plants, has greatly contributed to building a positive external perception. This perception & vibe, is our reality. Home is not built by bricks but by memories. Over the past year, we've made incredible strides. Our investments in IDfy and Astrotalk have been pivotal, marking the beginning of our journey to support high-quality tech companies at the growth stage. This journey wouldn’t have been possible without my incredible team, whose dedication and hard work have turned our office into a second home. Here’s to many more years of growth, innovation, and impactful investments. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey with Elev8 Venture Partners. #Elev8VP #Anniversary #VentureCapital #Investment #TechStartups #GrowthStage #Teamwork #Innovation #Success Divy Chopda, Ashwini Khemka, Aman Ahmed, Abhisekh Shah, Parth Doshi, Mayank Jajoo, Komal Vichoor, Zaveria Mohammad, Mitali Rai, Eric (Jung Ho) Yoo, Donghyun Kim

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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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He is the Leader behind a ₹167 Cr success! Amarjit Singh Batra is the managing director of Spotify India and has led several other large platforms like eBay, Olx and is now shaping one of the world’s largest music markets. A very interesting that we discussed was that if you have recognised that you are on the wrong journey then instead of switching it's always better to get back and start from scratch. We also talked about-  → How India consumes music  → The changes in the Indian economy  → What do international markets really offer → How you can become successful as an artist  → Split for a company to focus on music in India His journey from being a corporate leader to leading Spotify's expansion across India, South Asia, Africa and the Middle East can tell you so much about the music industry. You never know how his experiences can teach you something new about entrepreneurship and the constantly changing consumer landscape. (Link in the comments below) #entrepreneurship #musicindustry

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🌟Sandeep Murthy , partner and managing director, 🌟Lightbox 🚀🌟VC firm Lightbox considers $100-million continuation fund to back mature startups🚀🌟 🔥Belief in Potential: Lightbox's consideration of a $100-million continuation fund demonstrates strong belief in the potential of mature startups, showing that continued investment can drive further growth. 🔥Long-Term Vision: This initiative highlights the importance of having a long-term vision. Success often requires sustained support and commitment over time. 🔥Empowering Growth: By backing mature startups, Lightbox is empowering these companies to scale and innovate, reflecting the power of strategic support in achieving greater heights. 🔥Adapting to Change: The willingness to invest in mature startups indicates an adaptive approach to the changing dynamics of the startup ecosystem, which is crucial for sustained success. 🔥Supporting Resilience: Continuation funds provide mature startups with the resources to weather challenges and continue their growth journey, emphasizing the importance of resilience. 🔥Commitment to Innovation: Lightbox's initiative showcases a commitment to fostering innovation and supporting companies that have proven their value and are ready for the next level. 🔥Encouraging Excellence: Continued backing of mature startups encourages excellence and sustained effort, demonstrating that hard work and success are recognized and rewarded. 🔥Nurturing Leadership: By investing in mature startups, Lightbox is nurturing the next generation of industry leaders, showing the importance of leadership development. 🔥Strategic Partnerships: The move underscores the value of strategic partnerships between VCs and startups, which can drive mutual growth and success. 🔥Vision for the Future: Lightbox’s fund signals a forward-looking approach, focusing on the future potential of startups and the broader impact they can have on industries and economies. ✅️Share Your Startup Story 🚀📲 https://lnkd.in/ggir3Qap ✅️visite our website🌐 https://lnkd.in/dad4nH #VentureCapital #Innovation #StartupGrowth #LongTermVision #Empowerment #Resilience #StrategicInvestment #Leadership #FuturePotential #Lightbox #Entrepreneurship #scoopearth

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While cautious, investors are excited about the next phase of Consumer startups in India. Whether it is the incumbents or the ones at very early stages, we believe that large scale businesses will be built in the consumer space across premiumization, digital entertainment, tech led services themes across sectors in the coming decade. The below article captures our view in much detail. If you are building in Consumer Tech/Services space and are solving a complex problem, we would love to talk to you. Gemba Capital Adith Podhar Vipul Rawal ↗️ Kamini Shivalkar Shashank Gupta

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As part of its eleventh cohort, 100X.VC has invested $2.7 million in 17 firms. Mehta Ventures Family Office Investments, Sanjay Mehta’s family office investment division, is the fund’s sponsor. Among the more than 1,500 startups in its pool, 100X.VC shortlisted 307 companies, choosing 17 for its eleventh #cohort. Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Pune, Gurugram, and other Indian cities are among the eight cities from where these portfolio startups from. All of the 17 selected #startups are Anyway.Pet Chef, Pettle, The Naturik Co., Baylink, Deepvue.tech, EasyReplenish, FUTR Studios, GoCodeo, Kroto, Openleaf, Origgo, Orbit Wallet, Kroto, Openleaf, and Zafo Technologies. Founded in 2019 by Ninad Karpe, 100X.VC is a VC firm to #invest in early-stage startups using India SAFE Notes. To share your startup story write us on - [email protected] #100xvc #startup #funding

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🌿✨ Embracing AYUSH: Empowering Health Naturally! 🌟 Did you know? Recent data from the survey on AYUSH conducted by National Sample Survey Office, India reveals that 50% of Indians used AYUSH healthcare system in the last year! 🔹 AYUSH system of medicines refers to the use of one or more of the system(s) of Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homeopathy 🔹 95% of rural and 96% of urban folks are aware of AYUSH traditions. 🔹 85% of rural and 86% of urban households practice Medicinal Plants/Home Remedies/Local Health Traditions. 🔹 Nearly half of rural (46%) and over half of urban (53%) individuals used AYUSH in the last year for health benefits. We at SaveIN work with several leading alternate medicine providers like Dr Batra’s Healthcare Jiva Ayurveda Madhavbaug Homeocare International among others, and are witnessing tremendous demand for alternate therapies, especially for chronic diseases and lifestyle disorders. Let's continue to explore the power of traditional wisdom in promoting holistic wellness alongside adopting the latest in healthcare! 🌱💪 #AYUSH #HolisticHealth #WellnessJourney #TraditionalMedicine #Healthcare #Lifestyle

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Corporations now play a very active role in the Indian startup ecosystem, taking inspiration from their global counterparts. India has seen the rise of Corporate Venture Capital Funds (CVCs) and the boom of Family Offices in the last 5 years. Inc42 Media has covered some of my thoughts on this growth and its impact on corporates, startups, and other investors in the ecosystem. Aeravti Ventures https://lnkd.in/e7uqBU9s

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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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A series where we highlight Gemba Capital's Portfolio companies' every week. Simple post - no gyaan and no bakwaas :) This week meet Pramod Rao and Abhishek Nalin from Threado AI Kamini Shivalkar Aditya Vargante Govind Lohia Vipul Rawal ↗️ ️Anupreet Singh 📈 Sujoy Chakravarty #meetourportfolio #earlystage #venturecapital #startups #tech #india #portfolio

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I'm incredibly excited to welcome Neeraj, Priya, and the Venture Highway team to General Catalyst. This is our way of saying we are doubling down on India and committed to the success of founders there at the earliest stages. I had the great fortune of starting my venture capital career in 2012 as a global investor. Back then, India barely had 100MM internet users. Today, there are over 800MM of them, second only to China globally. Something pretty magical happens when you get this kind of critical mass: unique pockets of consumer behavior emerge, these behaviors and cultural nuances get incorporated into products built by great founders, and sometimes these local phenomena become inspiration for further global technology adoption everywhere. When I started in this business, the whole world wanted to learn from the best consumer companies in Silicon Valley. A few years later, as China became the largest internet market, everyone wanted to know what was going on in that ecosystem. I'm a big believer that in the coming years India's 800MM+ (and growing) internet users will provide a lot of inspiration for some of the great products and technology businesses that are yet to come. In fact, this is already happenning. With the Venture Highway team, General Catalyst and I are excited to continue to back the best founders globally, and we believe India will be a significant part of that story.

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Early-stage at our core - a growing family: VHxLFxGC I am thrilled to welcome Venture Highway to our General Catalyst family, bolstering our team with one of India’s most well-known early-stage firms to Venture Beyond. In Venture Highway, we found a mission-aligned partner to intensify our work and amplify the ambitions of India's founders. Only a few months ago, we at La Famiglia took the same step because I fundamentally believe that an entrepreneurial journey is defined by a vision that may just be a faint idea at the outset and that one gets to will into being. My idea was, and is, to turbocharge our thesis of creating meaningful change and strengthening European resilience. As we think about European resilience, the collaboration between Europe and India will be critical, especially in areas like manufacturing and supply chain. Thinking about Europe‘s core industries such as Automotive, Defense, and Energy, a strong alliance between the world’s largest global democracies will be key to ensuring long-term success.  The merger with Venture Highway is an important milestone in our global ambitions. I am particularly thrilled to now officially be partnering with Neeraj and Priya as mission-aligned entrepreneurial investors in that journey. "Combining our US seed team with Venture Highway in India and La Famiglia in Europe, we are committing deeply to becoming great at supporting the world's best founders at the earliest stages." GC’s CEO, Hemant Taneja. We’re energized to be on this journey to drive enduring transformation together.

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As an investor its fascinating to watch founders tackle a complex market, nail a sticky value proposition and figure out global GTM. When we met Shashank Bijapur Madhav Bhagat and Rohith Salim a couple of years back it was still early. In a short while Spotdraft has changed the way mid-market businesses leverage AI to make contract management more efficient and intelligent. The company has seen strong market pull by scaling to 400+ customers, 120% NRR, 85%+ gross margin while doubling revenue in each of the past three years. Here is their journey straight from the founders. SpotDraft Arkam Ventures

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