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Key Insights from Meet X Jaipur ➡️ Underserved Markets: Tier 2 founders have a deep understanding of India’s middle-income 'Bharat' market, spotting niche opportunities missed by Tier 1 startups ➡️ Cost Efficiency: Operating from Tier 2 cities means lower costs for rent, salaries, and overhead, boosting startup efficiency ➡️ Local Insight: Tier 2 founders understand regional consumer behaviour and preferences, enabling them to create products tailored to local needs ➡️ Bootstrapping Skills: Limited funding access forces Tier 2 founders to master bootstrapping, ensuring financial discipline and sustainable growth Kulmani Rana Anchal Suryavanshi Preksha Razdan Ridhi Khurana Vatsal Sarawgi Rohit Rawat Hardik Vaibhav

We are pleased to announce that 'Meet X' is coming to Indore. This is a great chance to meet other innovators, share your startup experiences, and discuss ways to grow your business. Join us to gain valuable insights and make important connections                                                              At Fibonacci X, we help early-stage founders by providing expert advice and connecting them with investors. We also assist investors in refining their strategies and finding new investment opportunities. Our focus areas are:   Middle India: By 2028, around 300 million people will have higher incomes, changing how they shop. Strategies need to be adjusted for smaller cities compared to big metros due to different consumer needs   Gen Z and Gen Alpha: With about 650 million young people, we emphasize meeting the needs of Gen Z and Alpha, who will shape India's future Registration link: https://lu.ma/mdn4gcjf Kulmani Rana Anchal Suryavanshi Preksha Razdan Ridhi Khurana Vatsal Sarawgi Rohit Rawat Hardik Vaibhav

We are pleased to announce that 'Meet X' is coming to Indore. This is a great chance to meet other innovators, share your startup experiences, and discuss ways to grow your business. Join us to gain valuable insights and make important connections                                                              At Fibonacci X, we help early-stage founders by providing expert advice and connecting them with investors. We also assist investors in refining their strategies and finding new investment opportunities. Our focus areas are:   Middle India: By 2028, around 300 million people will have higher incomes, changing how they shop. Strategies need to be adjusted for smaller cities compared to big metros due to different consumer needs   Gen Z and Gen Alpha: With about 650 million young people, we emphasize meeting the needs of Gen Z and Alpha, who will shape India's future Registration link: https://lu.ma/mdn4gcjf Kulmani Rana Anchal Suryavanshi Preksha Razdan Ridhi Khurana Vatsal Sarawgi Rohit Rawat Hardik Vaibhav

We are pleased to announce that 'Meet X' is coming to Indore. This is a great chance to meet other innovators, share your startup experiences, and discuss ways to grow your business. Join us to gain valuable insights and make important connections                                                              At Fibonacci X, we help early-stage founders by providing expert advice and connecting them with investors. We also assist investors in refining their strategies and finding new investment opportunities. Our focus areas are:   Middle India: By 2028, around 300 million people will have higher incomes, changing how they shop. Strategies need to be adjusted for smaller cities compared to big metros due to different consumer needs   Gen Z and Gen Alpha: With about 650 million young people, we emphasize meeting the needs of Gen Z and Alpha, who will shape India's future Registration link: https:https://lu.ma/mdn4gcjf Kulmani Rana Anchal Suryavanshi Preksha Razdan Ridhi Khurana Vatsal Sarawgi Rohit Rawat Hardik Vaibhav

We are pleased to announce that 'Meet X' is coming to Indore. This is a great chance to meet other innovators, share your startup experiences, and discuss ways to grow your business. Join us to gain valuable insights and make important connections                                                              At Fibonacci X, we help early-stage founders by providing expert advice and connecting them with investors. We also assist investors in refining their strategies and finding new investment opportunities. Our focus areas are:   Middle India: By 2028, around 300 million people will have higher incomes, changing how they shop. Strategies need to be adjusted for smaller cities compared to big metros due to different consumer needs   Gen Z and Gen Alpha: With about 650 million young people, we emphasize meeting the needs of Gen Z and Alpha, who will shape India's future Registration link: https://lu.ma/mdn4gcjf Kulmani Rana Anchal Suryavanshi Preksha Razdan Ridhi Khurana Vatsal Sarawgi Rohit Rawat Hardik Vaibhav

🚀 August 2024: Deal City Chronicles 🚀 🌟 From Delhi NCR leading with ₹5,488 Cr to Bangalore and Hyderabad riding the funding wave, August was all about mega deals in Tier 1 cities! But wait – smaller cities like Mangalore and Hisar quietly entered the game with single-deal spotlights. 📈 Big cities dominated, but the silent rise of these emerging hubs is the twist in the tale! It’s a clear sign that the investment story is no longer restricted to metros. 🔎 Curious how these numbers stack up across Tier 1, 2, and 3 cities? Or want to dive into the avg. deal size trends? Spoiler alert: Tier 1 is on a roll while Tier 2 & 3 are shifting gears. Find out deeper insights about the funding trends that are shaping India’s startup landscape with our detailed blog https://lnkd.in/dQX28if4 Data Curation by Chethan Gowda Mahesh Kumar v Nishmitha Devadiga and Vidhath Alva k of PrivateCircle. #IndianStartups #StartupFunding #FundingRecap #CityWiseFunding #IndianCities #RegionalFunding #Bangalore #Hyderabad #Mangalore #DelhiNCR #Hisar #Patna #Noida #Mumbai #Pune #Chennai

250+ Founders 1 common feeling - Passion for building next unicorn from MP. 10 years back when we used to meet founders and investors in #bangalore, #Indore wasn’t on their map. That made us to start the first startup community of MP. We did many meet ups, events, invited great speakers and what not. Founders of indore shown great support to each other. Some of the great startup’s winning the heart of investors, customers not just in India but globally including @Supersourcing With the same vision and realisation that job is not done yet, still a lot is needed. So much more exposure founders still need here, we are doing our bit again with the thought of giving back to community. Here we have: - Great ideas which need the right support. - Passionate founders who need right mentorship. - Great business models which needs right investors. @Razorpay understood our ask and came here with their hearts open not to just share about their growth story but to offer information about how to raise fund but also to commit their mentorship to passionate founders. We are thankful to @Ayush Bansal for sharing valuable insights about early Razorpay days struggle and how to handle that. @Arjit Johri to share about how investors think and make money, so you can offer better prepositions. Thanks to the founders of MP to participate in such a huge number and being an audience with high energy and eagerness to learn. We are committed to come up with more such events and wonderful speakers and mentors. PS: Wr have got great attendees from Pune, Jaipur, and Surat too. Thanks for this much love 🧡. #founders #startuplife #motivation #entrepreneurship cc @aditi

Tier 1 gets all the attention! 😞 Cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, and Delhi – some crucial startup hubs take away all the limelight. But hold up! India's dynamic startup landscape is shifting towards emerging cities, hosting ~39% of the nation's startups since 2022. Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Ranchi, Lucknow, and more cities stand out with thriving ecosystems fueled by superior infrastructure, governmental backing, and a rich talent pool. These tier 2 & 3 cities have emerged as goldmines of talent waiting to be tapped. To promote the hidden gems from the startup world of Tier 2 & 3 cities, and provide the right resources needed for them to scale, we're thrilled to announce our Accelerator Program - 1to10 Accelerator by Favcy! 😍 This 3-month hybrid 1to10 Accelerator Program supports startups showing traction and generating revenue across various sectors. Selected startup founders get access to: 👉 Massive Media/PR Mileage via our TV Show Partner 👉 Dual Fundraising Opportunity via our TV Show & Investment Partners 👉 Access to Domain Experts in Marketing, Culture, Finance, Design, Accounting, Sales, Product, Tech, and more. 👉 Market Access & Networking through our community of 2000+ Founders and 3000+ Retail Investors. 👉 $60K in Business Tool Credits to help with various operational needs. 👉 Investment Readiness support to prepare for fundraising. 👉 Fundraising Support through our network of investment partners (both debt and equity). 👉 Scaling Support via operational efficiency and growth strategy. (12 month extended support) 👉 Legal & Compliance Support to navigate regulatory challenges. (12 month extended support) 👉 Our program is committed to helping these startups prepare for fundraising up to INR 2-3 crores via our investment partner network. Eligibility: - Early-stage startups with an ARR of INR 1 Cr. - Open to all sectors, with a special focus on startups from Telangana and Tier 2/3 cities. The closing date for applications extended is by June 15th 2024. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gBHGG3mE Pranav Chaturvedi | Harshit Joshi | Yamika Mehra | Vikrant Bahl | Ashish Ajmani | Nischaiy Pradhan | Ragini Sharma | Akshit Girhotra #accelerator #1to10 #startups #founders #program #favcy

#BillionDollarDream Exclusive Invitation: Relive the Magic of Jaipur and Bangalore in Chennai on 16th Nov 2024! Only a few spots left for Chennai’s #BillionDollarDream Challenge on 16th Nov 2024 ! Join us for this exclusive, closed-door #investors meetup, designed for those ready to fund India’s next 100 unicorns and achieve #financialfreedom without risking stability. What Awaits You: - Meet Industry Legends: Network with venture capital veterans, including Mahavir Pratap Sharma, our Strategic Advisor and Mentor, who will be sharing exclusive insights on angel investing and guiding our fund to help shape India’s startup landscape. - Powerful Investment Opportunities: Enter angel investing with low ticket sizes, capital protection, and liquidity options, so you can confidently start your journey toward financial independence. - Proven Returns: Case studies like Zomato’s 224-crore return on a 10-lakh investment showcase what’s possible. This is the decade’s most promising chance to achieve up to 100X+ returns. - Achieve Your Billion Dollar Dream: Seize the opportunity for passive income, debt freedom, and financial security—faster than you ever imagined. Be a part of the movement to make #India the startups and skills capital of the world, and realize your wealth-building dreams with guidance from industry experts. 👉 Click here to learn more👉 https://wa.link/3hltrb and fill out the form for your exclusive invitation. Let’s transform your dreams into reality! Follow Rtn. Ansshav Jain Rtn.Dr. Vinaya Rtn. Sharmila Divatia or reach out to us for more updates So, let's speak loud 📢 "RISE & SHINE" #KnowYourSelf to #Transform into a #Leader Jagao Jagao #HarGharTiranga ke saath Har Ghar #SoneKiChidiyaKoJagao  #AwakeningTheGoldenBird inside each of you And, keep spreading the #BringleDreamWave 😊#Inspire Others 😊Help them #Achieve 😊 Motivate them to #PassItOn

📢Looking beyond Tier 1 Cities in India 🌆 The Funding Landscape Venture funding in India has long been concentrated in the major metros—Bengaluru, Delhi/NCR, and Mumbai. However, there’s a quiet revolution brewing in tier 2, tier 3, and even tier 4 cities. Let’s dive into the data: 📊 Tier 1 Cities: The Dominance Continues Bengaluru-based startups received a whopping $20 billion in funding in 2021, making it the top startup hub. The National Capital Region (including Gurugram and Noida) and Mumbai followed closely. 🌟 Tier 2 Cities: Emerging Stars Between 2015 and July 2021, tier 2 city startups raised approximately $1.12 billion across 305 deals. Jaipur stands out as the most preferred headquarters for startup founders and investors, with over 40 funded startups calling it home. Other hubs include Chandigarh, Goa, Indore, Kochi, and Vadodara. 🚀 Tier 3 Cities: The Untapped Potential These cities account for nearly 50% of recognized startups in India. Investors are actively exploring opportunities beyond conventional urban settings. 64% of investments in tier 2 and 3 cities are directed toward tech-based startups. 🌄 Rural Areas: The Missing Piece Rural India holds immense potential:    1) Population: Affluent and eager to spend.    2) Talent: Tier 2 and 3 cities are home to tech-savvy youth.    3) Local Solutions: Startups solving local problems at scale.    4) Job Creation: Startups created 7.68 lakh jobs in the last six years.    5)Social Impact: 13% of investors back startups with a social focus. 🔍 The Gap: Despite significant economic growth and growing awareness of available products, the uptake still remains disappointingly low. This can be attributed to a variety of factors, including inadequate financial education, the widespread use of informal community-based risk-sharing methods, and a strong distrust of formal financial institutions. “ALFA is aiming to transform this landscape by improving financial access through its “phygital model” for the underserved millions” says founder Ayan Chatterjee,  Catch Ayan in the third episode of DealRoom Conversations as he delves deeper into how ALFA plans to bridge the gap between financial access and India’s untapped markets🎙️ Episode 3 will be live on Friday, 5th April at 11AM BST 🔗 Join the Conversation here: https://lu.ma/pnle2101 #DealRoomConversations3 #VC #Tier2city #Tier3city #RuralIndia