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Hyperledger Foundation Projects PROJECT MATRIX: Easily identify Hyperledger distributed ledger technologies, understand their differences, and how you want to use them. #hyperledger #fabric #besu Hyperledger Foundation Hyperledger India Chapter FSV Labs https://lnkd.in/dtEn3f-z

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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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Big Exits, Bigger Returns: 2024 is leading the charge for Indian VC’s appetite for exits. For years, large exits with substantial returns have been a sore subject for Indian VCs, but 2024 is shaping up to change the narrative. With an increasing number of IPOs, M&As, and secondary sales, the winds are shifting in favour of exponential returns. After a low phase in 2022 and 2023, we’re seeing startup IPOs bouncing back and profitability trends sparking a domino effect across the ecosystem. Which begs the question: When and how can investors expect exponential returns on their portfolios? Take secondary deals, for instance. As Blume’s Karthik Reddy notes, “A 1% holding can yield $750,000 to $5M in cash returns, a sweet spot for micro-VCs but often unattractive for larger funds.” Yet, large funds writing early-stage to growth-stage checks have delivered astronomical returns—sometimes in the hundreds or thousands of multiples. Such as these game-changing examples: ✦ Tiger Global: 340X return on Freshworks ✦ Info Edge: 1,000X return on Zomato’s IPO ✦ Kunal Bahl & Rohit Bansal: 101X return on Mamaearth’s IPO These are just a few examples of how VC investing can lead to a goldmine. However, the old adage of “the more, the merrier” portfolio is evolving. Investors are becoming more receptive towards companies with strong fundamentals over sheer scale. As Fireside Ventures’ Vinay Singh insightfully pointed out: “For many international LPs, India is grouped with China under the Asia pool of capital. But with China facing its own set of challenges, investors are finding comfort in Indian startups trending towards profitability.” At the heart of these pivotal discussions is #MoneyX 2024, where we’ll dive deeper into these themes shaping the future of startup investments in India. If you haven’t secured your spot yet, now’s the time. Reserve your invite today:  https://4-2.co/3X6gQ2I Vaibhav Vardhan Utkarsh Agarwal #VentureCapital #Startups #IPO

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Inc42 Media has been at the forefront of shaping India’s #D2C narrative, influencing and connecting hundreds of thousands of #founders, #operators, #investors, and enthusiasts through our various initiatives. We recognised a persistent challenge: the need for robust support for growth-stage D2C & #modernretail leaders and the profound need for a space that fosters meaningful connections and addresses the transformative challenges of building successful, high-growth modern retail brands. It is high time that someone brought the people who matter in India’s retail and D2C ecosystem together. We believe when the smartest of people come together, magic happens. Recognising the need for a focused discourse on these evolving trends, we are glad to announce #TheD2CRetreat. This invite-only, three-day residential unconference is designed to bring together India’s leading D2C founders, and modern retail leaders, in an intimate, confidential setting to forge new strategies, share insights, and catalyse the next wave of innovation in Indian retail. Set against the backdrop of the #Himalayas, we are creating a haven for collaboration, learning, growth... and a trusted community that fosters both professional and personal growth. https://lnkd.in/g3PwUFWd

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#Stellex Capital, in Partnership with Communify, Has Acquired Fincentric (Formerly Known as Markit On Demand) from S&P Global - on #IndianConvention Business Wire India Communify, a Just Build It (JBI) company led by the former founders of InvestCloud, in partnership with Stellex Capital Management, will be combined with Fincentric (formerly known as Markit On Demand), a provider of digital experiences, curating financial data distribution and other solutions, which was carved out from S&P Global. The acquisition integrates Fincentric with Communify’s existing client communication, automation, and management business for the global wealth and asset management industries to form Communify Fincentric.   The newly formed Communify Fincentric represents a significant leap forward in financial technology, addressing the industry’s long-standing challenge of disjointed data […] - https://lnkd.in/gHnUtNXk 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 - https://lnkd.in/gqWAqhyR 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗾𝘃𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻 - https://lnkd.in/gbV3Gfvn +91 7275859841

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Stellaris Venture Partners has closed its $300M Fund III to support 25-30 startups over the next 3-4 years, reaffirming optimism in India's startup ecosystem. With over $600M in assets under management, Stellaris focuses on AI, SaaS, and fintech sectors. Key backers include Cisco, Infosys, and IFC. The fund will target inception-stage businesses, with Stellaris continuing to lead Seed and Series A rounds. The firm also announced leadership updates, appointing Naman Lahoty as Partner and adding AI/ML expert Vardhan Dharnidharka as Investment Principal. Notable portfolio companies include Mamaearth, Turno, Kiwi, and Whatfix. Stellaris' Fund III comes amid market shifts, including Peak XV downsizing its fund by 16%. Follow us for more updates! Email [email protected] to become a Channel Partner! Visit www.biztrademart.com for more information. #venturecapital #startups #funding #AI #SaaS #fintech #IndiaStartups #businessgrowth #StellarisVenturePartners #entrepreneurship #investmentopportunities #techinnovation #earlystagefunding #SeriesAFunding #emergingmarkets #IPO #publicmarkets #globalinvestment #digitaltransformation #startupsuccess #businessfunding

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Meet Venture Crafters, a micro venture capital (micro VC) firm where ex-founders are looking to redefine early-stage investing in South and Southeast Asia. In this candid conversation with founding partners Abhinav Krishna, Ayush Bharti, and Ivy Huq Russell, we get an inside look at how their experiences as entrepreneurs shape their unique "founders first" investment approach, everything Micro VC, how VC makes investment decisions, raising money, and building successful companies. This interview is particularly valuable for: Early-stage founders looking to understand what investors care about beyond the pitch deck Entrepreneurs in South and Southeast Asia seeking insights into raising capital at the earliest stages Anyone interested in the idea of micro VC and how the micro VC model is evolving to fill critical gaps in startup funding The partners share refreshingly honest perspectives on everything from Venture Crafters thesis to common founder mistakes to their hands-on investment philosophy to what separates successful companies from the ones that fail. You'll learn how VCs generally make investment decisions, the most underrated founder traits, what makes a great pitch, what VCs look for in startups, why the future belongs to AI-native companies with lean teams, why they're not afraid to get calls when things aren't going well, and how they're democratizing access to angel investing. What makes this conversation special is the distinct position of Venture Crafters partners. They're not just investors writing checks, but former founders who've been in the trenches themselves. Their insights provide a deep understanding of both sides of the table, offering a unique lens on building successful startups in emerging markets. Please enjoy our conversation with Abhinav Krishna, Ayush Bharti, and Ivy Huq Russell.

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My new piece is up on The Story Board!! This is the 1st segment of a two-part essay diving into Account Aggregators— the new addition to the Indian fintech landscape. Account Aggregators have been discussed with much fervour in the past 3 years, and have been heavily touted as “the next UPI”. To find out if that is truly so, give this essay a read as I explore: 1️⃣ What Account Aggregators even mean 2️⃣ The AA workflow breakdown through the life story of Saha, an average Indian resident 3️⃣ Existing and possible use cases of the AA infrastructure Let me know your thoughts/questions and stay tuned for part 2, where I lay out the traction and adoption of the AA technology, existing and potential revenue models for monetization, and the actual incentives for financial institutions to join this ecosystem. 

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Super fun catching up with one-time arch-rival, co-conspirator, and now good friend Sanjay Swamy. Thanks for having me on the show Prime Venture Partners. It was fun looking back on how our journeys in fintech began before the term was even coined. Life is tough as an entrepreneur, sometimes it's good to look back and see how far we've come. #startups #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurs #nostalgia #earlydays #OGs #fintech #mcommerce #payments

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Only one Vision, Only one Person BUT Transforming Students to Transform India. SSVM Institutions SSVM Transforming India Conclave - Unleash the Power within you S Mohandoss https://lnkd.in/gEqAmrvB

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Clodura.AI, a provider of AI-powered sales prospecting solutions, has secured $2 million in pre-Series A funding led by Bharat Innovation Fund, with participation from Malpani Ventures. This investment will be used to enhance Clodura.AI's platform, which leverages Large Language Models and generative AI to streamline the sales process from prospecting to closure. Founded by Kapil Khangaonkar, Clodura.AI equips sales professionals with a comprehensive suite of tools for identifying key decision-makers, gathering actionable sales intelligence, and automating outreach campaigns. This significantly scales their sales pipeline by providing high-quality, up-to-date data and improving targeting and communication. A standout feature of Clodura.AI is its email cadence, which allows sales professionals to automate the creation and sending of outreach emails and follow-ups, generating more interactions and booking more meetings. This automation reduces the manual workload, freeing up time for strategic client engagement activities. The investment from Bharat Innovation Fund underscores the increasing importance of AI and automation in sales. Bharat Innovation Fund focuses on disruptive, technology-driven enterprises with significant economic and social impact. Malpani Ventures, known for early-stage strategic investments, also recognizes Clodura.AI's transformational technology. With this new funding, Clodura.AI aims to enhance its product offerings and scale operations to meet the growing demand for AI-driven sales solutions. As the sales landscape evolves, AI and automation are becoming essential for boosting efficiency and productivity. Clodura.AI is at the forefront of this change, empowering sales teams to remain competitive in a data-driven market by automating repetitive tasks and providing deep insights into potential leads, thereby increasing conversion rates and driving performance improvements. Clodura.AI is pushing the boundaries of innovation in the global sales technology market. This recent funding round highlights the company's potential and the growing investor confidence in AI-driven sales solutions. With support from Bharat Innovation Fund and Malpani Ventures, Clodura.AI is well-positioned to seize new opportunities and achieve substantial growth in the coming years. This milestone marks significant progress for Clodura.AI, reflecting the company's success in developing cutting-edge technology to address critical sales process challenges. By continually enhancing its platform capabilities, Clodura.AI ensures it adds value to sales professionals, improving efficiency and effectiveness. #CloduraAI #ArtificialIntelligence #SalesSolutions #Funding #FundingAlert #FundraiserAlert #MalpaniVentures #BharatInnovationFund #SalesTech #SalesProspecting #SalesAutomation #SalesIntelligence #AIinSales #Innovation #VentureCapital #SalesPipeline #SalesEfficiency #AllBoutCorps

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Interim Budget 2024! The Interim Union Budget 2024-25, guided by "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, and Sabka Vishwas," sets a crucial path for India's fiscal journey. This temporary plan ensures governance continuity during transitional phases like elections or leadership changes. 📌 Key highlights include significant allocations for social justice initiatives, focusing on uplifting the underprivileged through schemes like PM-SVANidhi and PM-KISAN SAMMAN Yojana. 📌 Women empowerment efforts see strides in education and homeownership under PM Awas Yojana. 📌 Economic growth and infrastructure development are prioritized with Rs. 11,11,111 crore earmarked for capital expenditures. 📌 PM Gati Shakti projects aim to enhance connectivity and bolster sectors like aviation, driving nationwide economic expansion. 📌 Green energy initiatives reflect India's commitment to sustainability, including plans for coal liquefaction and biogas blending to curb carbon emissions. 📌 Tax reforms maintain stability with no change to current rates, bolstering investor confidence and supporting industrial growth. This budget lays a robust foundation for India's future, emphasizing economic resilience, social equity, and sustainable development. What is your thought on interim budget? #budget #interim #2024

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#spacetech #fundingalert #startupfunding Spacetech startup Pixxel announced the closing of $24 million in additional funding as part of its Series B round from new investors M&G Catalyst and Glade Brook Capital Partners, who join existing backers, including Google, Radical Ventures, Lightspeed, and others. The Bengaluru- and California-based startup had earlier raised $36 million in the first tranche of its Series B round in June last year. With this, Pixxel has raised a total of $95 million across all funding rounds to date. Founded by Awais Ahmed and Kshitij Khandelwal, Pixxel is developing hyperspectral imagery satellites, which capture a spectrum of light divided into hundreds of narrow spectral bands to better understand and discern anything on the planet. Read on

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🚀 Introducing #BHASKAR: Transforming India’s Startup Ecosystem 🌍 #JustForKnowledge #HelpingHand 🎉 Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is launching the #Bharat #Startup #Knowledge #Access #Registry (BHASKAR), a groundbreaking #digital #platform designed to centralize and streamline collaboration across the entrepreneurial ecosystem! 🌟 🔑BHASKAR is here to unlock the full potential of this ecosystem by offering a one-stop digital platform that connects: 🏢 #Startups 💼 #Investors 👨‍🏫 #Mentors 💡 #ServiceProviders 🏛️ #Government Bodies Here’s what makes BHASKAR a game-changer for innovation and collaboration: 🤝Networking & Collaboration Seamlessly connect startups, investors, mentors, and government bodies. 🛠️ Centralized Resources Easy access to tools and knowledge for faster growth and scaling. 🔑 Personalized IDs Unique BHASKAR IDs to enhance tailored interactions and searchability. 🔍 Enhanced Discoverability Find collaborators and resources quickly with powerful search features. 🌏 Global Exposure Strengthen India’s global brand as a hub for innovation and cross-border collaborations. #StartupIndia #BHASKAR #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Networking #Growth #NayaBharat #BanoBhaskar #ViksitBharat #MeitY #YeBhiBharat

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