Sivesh Kumar

What’s shaping India’s startup ecosystem, and how can entrepreneurs thrive in today’s competitive market? In the second episode of Leadership Unplugged, T-Hub Founder and Managing Partner at Biome, Srinivas Kollipara, in conversation with Prof. Raj Shankar talks about key startup trends, challenges for VCs, and why Hyderabad is emerging as a top destination for innovation. Stay tuned for the full episode! #thub #startups #startupsinindia #venturecapital #investing #startupidea #leadershipunplugged

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Are you a seed/early-stage investor ?? As a investor, you looking to support impactful ventures? If Yes,so, this post is for you! At The Digital Leap , we’re revolutionizing education by digitizing old book records for government primary schools. So far, we’ve successfully transformed 160+ Gujarat government primary schools and digitized over 9,00,000 old book records. Seeking support from early seed stage investors based in Gujarat. Join us in our mission to make education accessible and efficient for all! #GujaratInvestors #EduTechRevolution #SeedStageSupport #DigitalLeapGujarat #EducationInnovation #ImpactInvesting #SocialInnovation #EducationTech #SeedStageOpportunity #InvestInChange #EarlyStageInvestors #StartupSupport #TechInnovation #InvestInEducation #ImpactVentures

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Explore key trends, funding opportunities, and government schemes driving the success of Indian startups in 2025. Discover how entrepreneurs can overcome challenges and scale new heights with the right support. TICE Startup Story

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💪 Let's Build Strong Start Up Ecosystem We are happy to host Premananth (Pitch Deck Expert) from Star insights for a meet in Tirunelveli. Session will be on Helping StartUp founders to raise funds faster ✅ Essence of Investment ✅ Arts and roots of investments ✅ Branding entomology He will be available on 29th April 2024 @ Brand Mindz Tirunelveli Office. #brand #investments #growth #startups

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🚀 Revolutionizing the Food Delivery Market: Introducing Waayu! 🍲 The food aggregator industry is about to witness a game-changing shift with Waayu - the new, ONDC-supported, zero-commission food delivery app! Backed by the Government of India and endorsed by leading restaurant associations, Waayu is here to bring high value to both restaurants and consumers. How Waayu is Changing the Game: ✅ Subscription Model: Restaurants can now operate on a simple, predictable subscription basis, eliminating hefty commission fees. ✅ Lower Costs for Consumers: With no commission charges, restaurants can pass on the savings, leading to more affordable meals for customers. ✅ Direct Business Relationship: Restaurants retain complete control over customer data, payments go straight to their accounts, and there's no need for additional online advertising. With Waayu, everyone wins - restaurants get to keep more of their earnings, and consumers enjoy better prices. Ready to join the future of food delivery? 🍽️ #WaayuApp #FoodDeliveryRevolution #ZeroCommission #ONDC #RestaurantBusiness #AffordableEats #GovernmentSupport

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In this short clip, Arpit Dave, Co-founder & CEO of Smartstaff , discusses the essential factors in building for the Middle India consumers. He elaborates on the key principles to consider when developing products and services for this audience. Founders building for Middle India can resonate and learn from the journey of Smartstaff and if you are one of them, write to us, we are keen to know more about your journey. Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/gUBysFfS

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Announcing: Antler Fastrack to Residency - MUMBAI Edition (for founders in Mumbai / Pune / Ahmedabad / Surat) 2 weeks back we announced the first version of Fastrack to Residency through a warm intro to stay true to our promise on delivering faster to the most exceptional founders in Bangalore! We had an overwhelming response of 250+ warm referrals from other VCs, operators, serial founders and were introduced to a vibrant bunch of founders building across bath fittings, offline senior care clubs to CBDCs powered international payments. Of this, we met with 22 founders (and have 30+ we are speaking to virtually given limitation of slots) and offered the residency to 5 teams and individuals within 48 hours! Seeing such a promising response from the ecosystem, we are now coming to Mumbai and hope to see an even bigger outcome! If you are an exceptional founder (individual or team) that’s just starting up, Nitin Sharma & I will spend a full day in Bombay on the 27th of August to talk to you! The only twist - you need to reach us through someone who knows you - and knows us too! Why are we doing this - we announced last month that we are investing $500k in 20 companies (amounting to $10Mn). This is our endeavor to deliver faster and bigger on this promise! What we promise - is a decision into the Residency within 24 hours of us meeting you. Here’s how it will work - (1) Find someone in our networks (cue: some of them would have shared this post on their LinkedIn / Twitter) or would have engaged with us in the past. (2) Show us you are super resourceful :) Ask them to email us / tweet to us / message us on LI / Whatsapp us - any of the Antler team members that they know (there’s 18 of us!) - to give a warm intro to you. Convince them to write a good line or two :)  (3) All shortlisted individuals and teams will get a direct slot with Antler India on Aug 27th meet us IRL in Mumbai. (If you are not shortlisted post the above process, you will hear from us by Aug 24th) (4) You will get a decision to get into the Antler India Residency by Aug 28th Please note that the last date for being referred to this is 21st of August. Do refer great folks our way! Next on the list - NCR in September!

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Ninecamp Ventures, a rising start-up known for managing high-quality brands in the food and beverage sector, has successfully raised $2 million in seed funding from a group of angel and non-institutional investors, as reported by Inc42. Founded by Chaitanya Mathur, a former Zomato executive, Ninecamp Ventures aims to deliver world-class dining and consumer products, emphasizing superior services, innovative design, and high-quality ingredients. Mathur, instrumental in launching Zomato’s live events platform Zomaland, has a 17-year career in the entertainment and event industry, with notable roles at Excited Monkey Entertainment, Banging Beats, and co-founding Grub Fest. The funding round featured several prominent investors from the startup ecosystem, including Zomato co-founders Mohit Gupta and Gaurav Gupta, Honasa co-founders Ghazal and Varun Alagh, Cars24 co-founders Vikram Chopra, Ruchit Agarwal, Mehul Agrawal, and Gajendra Jangid, along with PharmEasy co-founder Dharmil Sheth. “We truly envision that consumers in India will appreciate the next generation of food and beverage products we are building, especially in the dining space. We are starting with a few premium dining products and plan to expand into categories like quick service restaurants, casual dining outlets, and potentially delivery-only brands,” said Chaitanya Mathur, founder and CEO of Ninecamp Ventures, in an interview. Ninecamp Ventures launched its first restaurant, Marieta, in Gurugram in April last year. The leadership team includes COO Punweet Singh, formerly co-founder of beverage company Jade Forest, and Chief Marketing Officer Sukriti Chopra. The Indian food and beverage industry is on a robust growth trajectory, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27% until 2030, according to Inc42. Ninecamp Ventures aims to capitalize on this growth by expanding its footprint in the premium dining segment and exploring other areas such as quick service restaurants, casual dining outlets, and delivery-only brands. This move by Mathur is part of a broader trend of seasoned executives in the Indian startup ecosystem transitioning to entrepreneurial ventures. Notable examples include former Times Internet CEO Gautam Sinha, who recently launched an AI start-up called SimpleO.AI, and Swiggy executive Karthik Gurumurthy, who returned funding he had received to investors before starting his own venture. #NinecampVentures #Startup #SeedFunding #FoodAndBeverage #DiningExperience #InnovativeDining #RestaurantIndustry #PremiumDining #FAndBStartups #Entrepreneurship #IndianStartups #ChaitanyaMathur #ZomatoAlumni #QSR #GrowthTrajectory #BusinessExpansion #NextGenFandB #AngelInvestors #AllBoutCorps

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Healthy-food startup O4H - Order For Health has raised Rs 1 crore in a Seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures, a Gurugram-based angel investment firm. The startup plans to utilize the latest capital for strategic expansion to scale production, increase market presence, streamline operations, and open new stores. What does Order for Health do? Founded in 2020, Order for Health (O4H) is a conscious food brand that redefines food consumption by offering fresh, nutritious, and sustainable meal options. With a focus on premium ingredients, the startup provides a variety of wholesome choices, including salads, wraps, bowls, and beverages, all designed to support a balanced lifestyle. It claims to have gained a loyal customer base of over 100,000 individuals, establishing itself as a trusted name in the growing healthy food industry. "At O4H, our mission is to make healthy eating both accessible and enjoyable by offering fresh, nutritious meals that support overall well-being. Our menu features nutrient-rich options, all made from real, preservative-free ingredients," said the founding team, which includes Pravin , Naveen, Himanshu, and Aritra. O4H's market presence O4H claims that it is generating an annual revenue of Rs 6 crore (approximately $700,000) and processing over 13,500 orders monthly. The startup operates from four cloud kitchens and serves over 30% of Bengaluru's market.  "Fast food is tasty but unhealthy, while healthy food may not be tempting and sometimes difficult to cook. By bringing the Best of taste, health and convenience, O4H is serving its customers not only a nutritious meal but a choice to be healthier," said Vinay Bansal, Founder, Inflection Point Ventures. Ankur | Simrandeep | Rajeshwar | Neha | Chintan | Priya | Gunjan | Dr. Anand | Vinod | Firozze | Shailesh | Manohar Jha |

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Decoding India's SAAS startup Ecosystem and Market Opportunity by 2030 India's SaaS ecosystem is a thriving environment for software as a service (SaaS) companies to grow and develop #startup #indianeconomy #vc #packaging #aluminum #foil #flexiblepackaging #sustainability #capex #growth #economy

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Dear Investor, We are excited to introduce Bhaat.in, an IIM A alumnus startup revolutionising the ready-to-eat food market by offering healthy, gut-friendly meals for travellers. We focus on providing wholesome, vegetarian, gluten-free options that cater to the growing demand for convenient, nutritious meals. Date : 9th Nov '24 (Today) Time : 11:00 am onwards Join Us on Zoom Register your interest: https://lnkd.in/gV37bhJa Key Highlights: - Gut-Friendly Meals: Addressing the needs of senior citizens and health-conscious travellers. - Khichdi as a Superfood: Traditional Indian khichdi, a therapeutic, easy-to-digest meal, perfect for all ages. - Global Tourism and Health Awareness: Aligning with these trends to provide a solution for international travellers. - Innovative Products: Dehydrated khichdi ideal for airlines and vending machines in coworking spaces. - Distribution Channels: Selling across Amazon, modern retail outlets, and quick-commerce platforms. Advanced discussion with top airlines - ⁠Jain options : Convenient jain options Join us to explore how Bhaat.in is revolutionising the ready-to-eat landscape and discover exciting investment opportunities. #healthyfoods #healthy #investors #angelinvestors #founder #investment #seedinvestors #venturecapital

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Ninjacart Launch the Ninjacart Startup Program (NSP) an agri-tech-focused startup program that aims to accelerate the growth of early-stage FoodTech and AgTech startups by providing access to cutting-edge technology, venture capital partners, financial backing, and expert business advisory. ✨The Ninjacart Startup Program offers four key benefits to participants: 1) Access to Ninjacart’s Advanced Technology: Renowned for its comprehensive and innovative technology across the agri-tech ecosystem, Ninjacart’s proprietary solutions set an industry benchmark. Through the Startup Program, startups gain access to a focused suite of Ninjacart’s supply chain management tools to drive growth or enhance operational efficiency. Growth tools include demand forecasting, sales management, pricing intelligence, campaign management, and customer app modules. For operational efficiency, modules for procurement, inventory management, workforce management, logistics, and catalog management are available. 2. Pitch to VC Partners: Startups will have the chance to present to top VC partners such as Syngenta Group Ventures and Base Capital on Demo Day, scheduled for February 2025. 3. Financial Backing: Ninjacart offers credits up to $50,000 to offset platform and implementation fees during the first six months of participation. 4. Expert Business Advisory: Participants will gain access to Ninjacart’s domain expertise and leadership to build scalable supply chains for fresh produce, meat, and staples, offering tailored guidance to shorten their path to profitability. Learn more about the program and Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/gtkn569k *This program is not applicable for start-ups in India, Brazil and the Philippines* #NinjacartStartupProgram #AgriTech #FoodTech #EmpoweringStartups #TechInnovation #GlobalGrowth #Ninjacart

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