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Trifecta Capital has launched its largest venture debt fund yet, totaling a whopping ₹2,000 crore, with an additional ₹500 crore greenshoe option. This fund is sector-agnostic, targeting: ✅ Electric mobility ✅ SaaS ✅ Fintech ✅ Enterprise tech Founded in 2015 by Rahul Khanna and Nilesh Kothari, the firm has already invested in over 30 unicorns and numerous high-value companies like Zepto, Meesho, BlueStone, and Urban Company. While staying clear of riskier sectors such as cryptocurrencies, gaming, and P2P lending, Trifecta Capital has successfully deployed ₹6,000 crore from its three funds, including recycled capital. For enquiries, drop an email to [email protected] #VentureCapital #Investment #ElectricMobility #SaaS #Fintech #EnterpriseTech #Startups #Unicorns #TrifectaCapital #Funding #BusinessGrowth

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Today, we are excited to share our biggest investment as Antler, in India so far. At Antler, incl. our Elevate continuty fund (Fady Abdel-Nour, CFA), we're thrilled to co-lead a $11M pre Ser A in Namma Yatri, alongside Blume Ventures Karthik B. Reddy and Google In this business, a few times in your career, you come across a truly disruptive business model that challenges the way things have been done, and extremely obsessed founders creating a culture that is so unique, you have never seen it before. When that happens, despite all the things not clear, it’s a joy to jump on board that potential rocketship. That’s what we have seen in the way Namma Yatri is being built by Magizhan Selvan and Shan M S with (a) a disruptive business model in urban mobility, rethinking how to make the life of a driver better and (b) Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) at its heart. 46 million trips have already been completed, with >7 million registered users. For us, this is also a continuation of our commitment to investing in a future on DPI / Beckn / ONDC, started in 2022. h/t Susmit Patodia. Rajiv Srivatsa Magnus Grimeland Martell Hardenberg Teddy Himler Keerat Singh Sethi Vimal Kumar Sheetal Lalwani T Koshy sujith nair Pramod Varma

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Next steps in India Mobility are continuing to show progress - one of the top investments that continues to show IndiaFirst #ProudInvestor #ProudVC #IndiaFirst #BestLPs

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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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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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Eternal source of confusion in India SaaS. Terms like SMB, mid-market and enterprise are used pretty casually. Putting out a version here and inviting opinions from founders & investors on how they see the breakpoints between segments. US: SMB (upto $250mm in annual revenue), mid-market/commercial ($250mm-$1B), enterprise ($1B+). India: S (upto 10cr), MB (upto 250cr/$30mm in annual revenue), mid-market (250cr-1000cr, upto $150mm), enterprise (1000cr+/$150mm+) (note the breakpoints between segments are much lower in India and not comparable to the US)

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Disruption: The Key to Building Consumer Brands in India A founder's journey is akin to navigating uncharted waters, where every decision is a delicate balance between probabilities and possibilities. Sometimes, the founders are at the right place at the right time when disruptive waves are manifesting primarily in three formidable forms: regulatory, technological, and demographic. 1. Regulatory Disruption: Regulatory changes often appear as a vast blue ocean, promising untapped opportunities. Yet, one must tread carefully. The very nature of regulation implies that what is granted can be swiftly taken away. And many times, what is generally not specified also treads towards an eventual "No." 2. Technological Disruption: Technological advancements offer a compass for our voyage. Leveraging emerging technology platforms to create breakthroughs can unlock tremendous growth. 3. Demographic Disruption: India, a nation teeming with youth, stands at the precipice of never before seen disposable income that can be monetised digitally at scale. By meticulously segmenting markets, one can craft products and services that not only sell but seamlessly integrate into the lifestyle narratives of the emerging consuming class. At Endurance Capital, we work with early stage founders to be leaders in India's consumer revolution. As founders, the opportunity is immense. It's time to disrupt the old guard and innovate with an India-first approach. Let's craft consumer brands that aren't just loved but become a legacy for the generations to come. 🚀🇮🇳

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#Anq #2ndAnniversary When I left Xiaomi - I asked myself . Is it really required ? Should we build this ? Countless brainstorms with Abhinav A V and Swagat Sarma fueled the fire. Fast forward two years, to today. A passionate team of 25, 2 live products, and over half a million strong user base later (amassed in less than 1 year of going live with beta) – the answer is a resounding YES! We took a leap, and I'm ecstatic we did. The mission remains unchanged: to revolutionize digital banking for young, ambitious Indians. We're not just about banking; we're about building wealth with meaning. We aimed to craft products that would excite us – products that reshape how future generations engage with finance, products that unlock financial independence for every Indian, and products that lead the way in shaping the future of financial services. With humility, we strive to shape the future of financial services, imbued with purpose and compassion. The journey's just begun. ANQ's next wave of products launches next week, with even more innovations simmering on the horizon. Our pipeline is bursting with ideas, and our passion is relentless. This is just the first chapter. Coming years, we'll keep building, keep growing, and keep pushing closer to our mission. Thanks to our early backers Kunal Shah Ashish Sharma Vijay Kumar Akash Agrawal Akshit Bordia Amit Bansal Manmohan Chandolu Justin Hamilton Raj Gokal Vivek Kumar Saurav Gandhi Madhusudanan R Vijay Kalangi Akshay Maru We're also incredibly grateful to the many others who backed us along the way – your collective support has been invaluable. Debajyoti Ghatak Aritra Sarkhel Srinivas Senniappan Sunil Bishnoi Amarjeet Mahto Vignesh Palani Siddharth Verma Veeki Y Shubham Allyan ANQ - India's most rewarding Experience! https://anq.finance

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Exciting times ahead for the SaaS ecosystem! Thrilled to see our founder, Saket Dandotia, recognized for addressing a crucial gap in the market. Saket's vision has led the way in creating OneTab – a game-changing solution for software project management. Onetab’s AI-powered platform is revolutionizing collaboration for development and engineering teams by integrating multiple tools into a seamless workflow. Check out the full story and learn more about our journey and goals!

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The process of getting deeper into the Indian start-up ecosystem as an angel investor and limited partner (2 new hats of mine since 2023) is well on its way. Today spent the day attending Ivycap day 2024 as a special attendee. getting to understand the dynamics of investing, assessing business models and plans, valuation and most importantly founders. should have started a bit earlier but then no regrets. these new hats are part of a larger connecting the dots am attempting.

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It is fabulous to see the growing interest in Angel Investments in Startups.. The news of Mamaearth stocks and also those of Zomato, Policy Bazar etc doing so well and making many new millionaires is definitely helping the cause. Some of these angel investors are beneficiaries of exits and esops and hence believe in this asset class, while others are looking to build such breakout events in their lives. Yet there are others who thrive in the ecosystem and enjoy riding the wave while making profits or losses from it. Whatever is the motivation, this space needs to be tread with caution. As a lead investor of our syndicate VG Angels at VentureGarage and having over a decade of experience in this space, I often advice my fellow angel investors the following: 1. Angel Investment is probably the riskiest asset class and requires patience. If you want to be one, then invest in 7-8 cos in 3 years or so and then expect a breakout in the 4th year from one of them. 2. There are over 20000 startups registering in the country every year, it is almost impossible for you to source and then invest in one of the top 20 of those. Follow a syndicate lead investor or a curated angel network for the deal flow and evaluation. 3. Founders are not looking for your mentorship. Invest in them first and then maybe you can mentor them. Definitely do not invest in founders who need your active guidance. 4. Learn about the future opportunities and build your thesis around some sectors. Learning new stuff is one of the big requirements and motivators of angel investments after all. Invest in those sectors which you are bullish about. Happy investing! https://lnkd.in/g2xx3zBX

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Excited to see Zippee recognized by Redseer in its "State of D2C in India" report 🚀 When one of India's top strategy firms lists us as the only key player in Same-Day Delivery logistics, it takes me back to the core insight we started building on in 2021: • Post-COVID, Indian consumers don't want to wait 3-7 days for their ecommerce shipments, especially when marketplaces & quick commerce giants have spoilt them with 10-min/same-day/next-day delivery offerings. However, the intricate logistics & tech infra for such operations are complicated, & D2C brands are struggling to keep up. Shoutout to our incredible team and partners across 10 cities. We've got miles to go & remain laser-focused on solving pressing pain points for India's 100,000+ Ecommerce brands. #SameDayDelivery #D2C

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Thrilled to have participated in the Start-up Ecosystem & Investors Networking Meet at PHD House. Engaging in discussions about the critical role of fund managers and our approach to delivering substantial returns was truly energizing. It’s through such engagements that we continue to drive innovation and support the next generation of startups. I am excited to see the impact of these investments on the future of entrepreneurship. #Entrepreneurship #InvestorNetworking #StartupGrowth #StartupEcosystem

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The One That We Had To Back. It is rare in venture to find a team so complete. As the former leadership team of NDTV, an iconic Indian media powerhouse - Suparna Singh Arijit Chatterjee and Kawaljit Singh Bedi have been battle-tested in ways that most of us can't even imagine. With over 3 decades of experience in digital media, broadcasting and media tech - the team has seeded ventures, scaled them, and navigated a publicly listed company from turnaround to profitability (stock price went up 27x and was voted Asia's Best Media Company under Suparna's leadership). Miraculously, they have the hunger and drive to do it all over again. As a VC, it is rare to come across complete teams at the seed stage with the perfect blend of business acumen, domain expertise and technical prowess.Those tend to get built over time. Compounded by unanimous positive feedback on leadership ability + startup drive and hustle - that's the rarest of the rare. We simply had to back them. Frammer AI is building on a thesis that we have long harboured. The world of media is changing so fast, eyeballs are moving digital and most importantly to social media. Formats are becoming shorter but yet brands, publishers, enterprises were using the same ol' means of content creation and targeting. Manual, tedious and imprecise. Frammer AI makes the entire process of short form video creation faster, cheaper and most importantly monetisable. And unlike other prosumer solutions - Frammer's AI is trained on some of the smartest and premium data sets available in the world - news content which is complex, dense, multi-faceted as opposed to low quality Youtube shorts. In a span of 8 months since launch, they are already integrated with several large global clients from the US, Europe, and MENA with leading domestic clients like India Today, ZEE, Acko and several others. Big Tech is already talking to them to collaborate on enterprise projects. Given the demand for the round globally, it's a privilege to be part of their journey. Lumikai Fund We can't wait for what lies ahead. Onwards and upwards! 🚀 🚀 🚀

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"We bought a 13-acre piece of land in a village called Sikra in Kutch which is enough for us to reach a revenue of 500 crores." 🔥 Ep#08 of The India Opportunity Podcast with Aditya Aagare from Thermoflyde is out now! 🔥 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/g6JjrGq6 We talk about: > The market opportunity in the refractory space - north of $30 Billion USD globally > How Thermoflyde is aggressively growing its market share by taking on RHI Magnestia (a $3 Billion revenue-generating, publicly listed business) and has grown 100% year-on-year in terms of REVENUE > How starting up in college taught Aditya lessons about entrepreneurship the hard way > Focusing on customer service as a competitive advantage > Building an IPO-able, cash-flow-positive business > 500 Crores revenue in sight with current capacity and potential to grow much bigger > Aditya's goal of positively impacting 1000+ lives > How traditional manufacturing businesses can be multi-baggers over decades in the public markets > How kindness from angels helped them survive in the first 2 years Great episode for founders looking to build IPO-able businesses, with key insights into how to prepare your business at the earliest stages if IPO is an outcome you're working towards. Thermoflyde Industries Private Limited is destined to be a big success story emerging in the traditional manufacturing space and we're early backers via Swadharma Source Ventures - SSV. Thrilled to share Aditya's story with the world. #india #manufacturing #makeinindia #rhimagnestia #refractory #steelplants #ipo

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Should every business create a family office & what is the right stage to set up a family office? Amit Patni who's led India's family office revolution shares his insights. Full episode: https://lnkd.in/gf-dTv4E

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Why This Indian Diaspora Investor Believes in India’s Rise ✨ Sailesh Ramakrishnan is the Managing Partner at Rocketship.vc. A global VC fund notable for data-driven investment approach. Previously, he co-founded LocBox (acquired by Square) and helped build Kosmix (acquired by Walmart). Sailesh co-founded Walmart Labs with Anand Rajaraman & Venky Harinarayan In our conversation, Sailesh shared: → What shaped him the most growing up? → The motivations behind his move to the U.S → His journey into the tech world → Love for NASA → His journey at Kosmix & LocBox → How Rocketship.vc invests → His excitement about India → One edge India has over others & much more! Listen now 👇🏼 Youtube: https://bit.ly/3ASp9It Spotify: https://bit.ly/4fEwU3J 🌟 Here are my top takeaways from the conversation with Shailesh 1. Environment Shapes Us 🌱 Growing up in a family that valued education and curiosity instilled a drive to always seek understanding beyond the immediate. Your surroundings can inspire greatness if they encourage learning and ambition. 2. Passion for AI from Day One 🤖 AI isn't just about technology – it's about understanding human intelligence. The guest’s journey into AI began with a simple question: How do we define intelligence? Starting with a basic rule-based system, this curiosity led to a lifelong career in AI and robotics. 3. Building Innovative Companies in India’s Ecosystem 🇮🇳 Working at NASA, founding startups, and launching Rocketship Ventures showed him that India has world-class talent and untapped potential. Today, India's startup scene is thriving with opportunities across sectors like AI, fintech, space, and even agriculture. 4. A Data-Driven Approach to Investing 📊 Traditional investing requires startups to pitch to VCs. But Rocketship.vc flips the model, using data to identify high-potential startups globally and reaching out to them. Imagine finding the next big company before it finds you! 5. Why India is Poised for a Massive Leap 📈 With an incredibly young population and the second-largest internet user base, India’s digital transformation is in full swing. The guest predicts an “explosion of innovation” in India, with world-class companies emerging across various sectors. 6. Advice to the Indian Diaspora 🌏 For those in the Indian diaspora looking to make an impact: Get involved! Whether through mentorship, investment, or advisory roles, there are endless ways to give back to India's tech and startup ecosystem. What are your thoughts on India’s tech potential? #indiandiasporas

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My two cents on the E-Commerce M&A's in India article by Inc42 Media https://lnkd.in/gnG5nzXV I don’t see any consolidation or mergers happening amongst the large e-commerce players, but to gain market share in new categories, some of these larger companies will likely acquire smaller ones. Flipkart acquired Myntra, allowing them to at least compete with AJIO or Tata CLiQ. However, they let vertical category focussed companies like Nykaa and FirstCry, grow significantly. They probably wouldn't want to make that mistake again. If a new player emerges in a fast growing new category, then the larger e-commerce companies will likely try to acquire those businesses before they become a potential competition." Gemba Capital #ECommerce #ConsumerTech

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