Hi Guys, Thoughts and Updates of the Day, Pranay here. We are currently presenting a unique ready-made food (ROI) and rare startup investment opportunity that offers high rewards relative to the risk, targeting five ideal partners within India’s startup investor and VC community. Fundraising Progress: We have begun raising $2.5M-$3M in early-stage funding from five highly compatible Indian venture partners. This funding will help us transition from a self-funded conglomerate to a VC-backed conglomerate startup, enabling us to complete critical activities in the next few months and kickstart our growth stage by early to mid-2025 in Kolkata, India. We have reached out to eight top-tier investors and VCs who focus on the top 1% to 0.1% of startups. Here is where we currently stand: Two investors are showing strong interest, with initial discussions and interviews underway. Six investors, despite being a strong match, have yet to demonstrate significant support or provide an opportunity for us to showcase our value further. Challenges and Insights: Establishing credibility and trust can be challenging for self-funded startups that do not have major backers. Funding winter and liquidity issues continue to affect many potential investors. We remain confident that securing our first committed partner will lead to an accelerated process. Next Steps: We will soon approach additional potential Indian venture partners to secure the necessary funding. Top VCs review over 1,000 opportunities annually but invest in only 1%. So, why should top-tier investors choose us over other startups and opportunities?. Here is what sets us and this investment opportunity apart (top 1% to 0.1%). While we could list 10-20 compelling reasons to invest, few early, pre-growth, or even growth-stage startups can compare to us. Here are three key reasons why: 1) Proven Journey and Sacrifices: The journey and sacrifices made by me and the Mohanta Group over the decades to reach this point are unique. 2) Maturity from Self-Funding: While we are currently raising early-stage funds, our experience positions us well for Series A and B funding, even though we still need more traction. 3) ROI Potential: If our master plan unfolds as expected, we believe we can deliver an ROI of over 10X in the short term, something 95% of VC-backed deals worldwide cannot achieve in the long term. Imagine the extraordinary ROI we could provide our five partners at the end of a decade. For more details, visit https://bit.ly/MGCEmpire. Investment Structure: We are raising $3M in private equity, offering a unique ownership stake in Mohanta Group India’s first fintech conglomerate startup. Investment options include: $1M from one primary partner with $500K from four others or $600K each from five partners. Stay tuned & Contact me Pranay Mahanta for future updates and collaboration opportunities. Thanks to all. #PMZQuotes #PranayMahanta #MohantaGroup #Fintech #Startups #Fundraising #Kolkata #India
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