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https://lnkd.in/dX6WyXPA Nimesh Kampani Founding Partner 108 Capital takes you on a journey through India's economic landscape, sharing the investment thesis of Indian Growth focused VC FUND. 📈 Episode out soon with Jyoti Rai 🇮🇳 and Nimesh Kampani #Finance #IndianFinanceMarket #FinanceTalks #Finance #IndiasFinance #FinancialStystem #India #Business #Investors #BusinessPodcast #Trending

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🌟 Empowering Growth with the Gujarat IT Policy 2022-2027! 🌟 Gujarat has launched its forward-thinking IT Policy 💻 for 2022-2027, underscoring the region's commitment to innovation, growth, and digital transformation. This comprehensive framework is designed to fuel the IT sector and IT-enabled Services (ITeS), ensuring a thriving ecosystem that benefits multiple stakeholders. Who stands to gain from this policy? 🤔 Key beneficiaries include a wide range of ITeS providers such as: - Call Centers 📲 - Medical Transcription Services ⚕ - Back Office Operations/Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) 👨‍💼 - Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) 👨‍💼 - Financial, HR, and Payroll Processing 💰 - Bioinformatics 👨‍🔬 - IT-enabled banking and non-banking services, including insurance, pension, asset management, and market-related activities 🏦 - Depository and security registration services 🔐 - GIS-enabled services 🗺 - Website and digital content development 👨‍💻 - Emerging tech solutions in Cyber Security, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Machine Learning, and more 🧠 With this policy, Gujarat aims to attract investments, enhance job creation, and establish itself as a leading hub for IT and ITeS. Let's drive digital transformation, create innovative solutions, and pave the way for a stronger, tech-driven economy! 🚀 For more information, contact us at: 📞 +91 81559 04966 | 📧 [email protected] #GujaratITPolicy #ITeS #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #EmergingTechnologies

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Very pertinent and path showing article by Srini Vadhri. In many advanced economies, the start-up mentors and investors started guiding their start-up entrepreneurs to do their #product-market fit, #price discovery and #GTM steps in India almost a decade ago. That was a future anchored mentoring at that time. In 2024, this is hygiene. Indian market forces a very different price-performance equation the start-up team, provides a stable and more economical geography for engineering and backend and presents a large market as a super bonus. Read the article / post by Srini Vadhri and share your thoughts. His experience of 25 years in the US and a decade in India speaks for itself.

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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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Venture capital firm Peak XV Partners ( formerly Sequoia Capital India and SEA) has emerged as the top investor India’s startup ecosystem. The firm made investments in a whopping 47 potential unicorns ( start-ups founded after the year 2000 with a valuation of US$1bn) this year, according to ASK Private Wealth Hurun India Future Unicorn Index 2024, which highlights India's fastest-growing start-ups. Accel came in at the second position while Tiger Global which made very few investments in the past couple of years came in third. Trifecta and Blume Ventures also made it to the top 5 list. #startups #investments #india #funding

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Volt VC, an Ahmedabad-based micro venture capital firm founded by Param Patel, has introduced its inaugural fund, Volt VC Fund-1, aiming to raise Rs 45 crore. The fund plans to invest in 20-25 pre-seed consumer-centric startups across D2C, B2C, and B2B2C models, with investment sizes ranging from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 2 crore. Patel, who previously led investments at Gujarat Venture Finance Limited (GVFL Limited), anticipates strong interest from Gujarat-based startups. The fund is expected to close within three to four months, with follow-on investments planned for top-performing startups. #VoltVC #MicroVC #ParamPatel #StartupFunding #EarlyStageInvesting #D2CStartups #B2C #B2B2C #VentureCapital #GujaratStartups #PreSeedFunding #IndiaStartups #startup77

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In a follow-up to the article on a startup's optimal capital structure (read it here - https://t.ly/ijNCO), Richard Pinto (Principal) and Vignesh Krishnan (Articleship) explore the complementary roles of equity and debt in funding early-stage startups. While equity is crucial in the initial phases for establishing a foundation and allowing flexibility without fixed repayment obligations, it also brings responsibilities such as investor expectations and potential dilution of ownership. Debt, on the other hand, can be strategically employed to manage working capital, extend a startup's runway, finance asset purchases, and facilitate acquisitions, often at a lower cost than equity. The article highlights the several use cases of debt and emphasizes that it should not replace equity but be used alongside it to optimise a startup’s capital structure, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth. Detailed read on our blog: https://t.ly/v0glF

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𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 Ahmedabad is fast becoming a hub for emerging Indian startups, and we're proud to be part of this dynamic ecosystem! At Finstreets, we’re making finance learning accessible for everyone, helping you navigate the stock market with confidence. Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, our platform is here to provide you with the tools for financial success. Stay tuned as we dive deeper into Ahmedabad’s booming startup culture! #FinanceLearning #Finstreets #Startups #Ahmedabad #IndianStartups #StockMarket #FinancialFreedom

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An insightful panel discussion at Money Conclave 2024 on “Wealth Creation in the Age of Startups 2.0: Meeting Investor Expectations and Reality” featured Samir Sathe (Private Capital Strategist, Indian School of Business, Success Coach), Rahul Mamman (Founder, Hael), and Subhadeep Sanyal (Partner, Omnivore Ventures, $200 Million Fund). The session was moderated by Nagaraj Bolakatti Bolakkatti (Senior Program Manager, DLabs, Indian School of Business). The hour was packed with valuable insights for both investors and entrepreneurs. Stay tuned for more highlights! #Moneyconclave #investmentsummit #globalwealth #invest #financialevent #networking #innovation #financialconclave

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Real Time Angel Fund Marks Third Close at Rs. 299 Crores Real Time Angel Fund, a SEBI Registered Fund, specializing in early-stage innovative startups recently inform SEBI about its third closing of Maiden fund at Rs. 299 crores. This significant milestone underscores the strong investor confidence in the fund’s strategy and management team. Since its inception, Real Time Angel Fund has been committed to support early-stage startups with high growth potential across various sectors. With this latest closing, the fund has further strengthened its position as a key player in India’s startup ecosystem. The fund’s second closing was at Rs 125 crores in April 2023, it has grown exponentially since then. Real Time Angel Fund has a track record of investing in innovative startups across a wide range of industries, till date RTAF has invested in over 40 startups. These investments reflect RTAF’s vision and dedication to empowering entrepreneurs and driving innovation across various sectors. Read the full article here - https://lnkd.in/gBuiECdE Realtime (RTAF) Fluid Ventures Kshitij Kulshreshtha Amit Singal Puneet Madaan Pranay Mathur #realtime #realtimeangelfund #startupnewsfyi

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Top 10 Inspirational Small Business success stories of India Click Here:https://lnkd.in/ggZwwx2C Here we discover inspiring tales of entrepreneurial brilliance in India with our blog post on “Inspirational Small Business Success Stories”. From innovative startups to resilient ventures, uncover how these businesses overcome challenges, achieve growth and leave a lasting impact on their industries in India.

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Growth Sense Venture Fund Receives SEBI Nod for ₹100 Crore AIF Category-1 Angel Fund. Growth Sense Venture Fund, a trailblazer in the Indian startup ecosystem, proudly announces SEBI's approval for its AIF Category-1 Angel Fund. With a corpus of ₹100 crore, this fund is set to empower innovative startups across diverse sectors, offering substantial investment opportunities and driving India's entrepreneurial growth. Impressive Track Record: As the investment manager for the fund, Growth Sense has demonstrated exceptional expertise with 88+ investments to date, delivering impressive returns: 6 startups with over 100% IRR Others achieving 75% and 40% IRR The Growth Sense Ecosystem: To ensure startups achieve their full potential, Growth Sense offers an integrated ecosystem through its associate companies: Growth91: A premium marketplace connecting founders and investors. Growth Metaverse Private Limited: Tech solutions for scalability and growth. Growth Alpha Advisors: Digital marketing and branding services. Growth Compliance: Legal and regulatory compliance support. INVIDATA TECHNOLOGY: Advanced cybersecurity solutions. Sector-Agnostic Vision: Growth Sense follows a sector-agnostic approach, exploring opportunities across industries such as technology, consumer goods, healthcare, and financial services while ensuring diverse and impactful portfolios for investors. Words from the Co-Founder: "Receiving SEBI approval marks an exciting milestone for Growth Sense Venture Fund. This fund allows us to channel investor capital into startups delivering real value to the Indian economy. Our team is committed to supporting India’s most promising startups with capital, mentorship, and strategic resources," said Sanjay Sarda, Co-Founder of Growth Sense. Read More: https://lnkd.in/ggphPYqz

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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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💰 Surat-based IVY Growth Associates launches a ₹250 Cr VC fund, Arigato Capital aimed at investing in pre-Series A startups. 🤖 The fund, led by Prateek Toshniwal and team, targets sectors like agritech, cleantech, and generative AI, with an average investment size of $500,000. 🌍 Special focus on building global connections in the Middle East, US, and Europe. First close at ₹100 Cr expected by mid-2025. 🔗 Read more on the link in our comments section 👇

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Every founder's journey is different, as is every startup, but there is always scope to learn from each other's journeys. In this video, Siddharth Dialani shares a short message for founders who are focusing on building for rural consumers. Learn from his journey of building BharatAgri! Watch the video: https://lnkd.in/gSm4gk_u

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