Campus Fund

We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Bower School! 🤝 As India's first venture capital fund investing in student led startups, we're excited to collaborate with a business school that shares our commitment to fostering young entrepreneurs. Bower School's unique focus on entrepreneurial education aligns with our mission to empower student founders and we look forward to working together to support and nurture the next generation of innovation. Powering fearless #student #entrepreneurs challenging the status quo!

Grand Challenge 2024 presents an exclusive AMA session with Dev Khare, a Lightspeed India Partner whose entrepreneurial journey spans founding Covigo to investing in transformative startups like Darwin Box, Innovacer, ShareChat, and Revv amongst others. With a Harvard Business School background and experience across Silicon Valley and India's startup ecosystem, Dev brings unparalleled insights into technological entrepreneurship. This session offers aspiring entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to learn from a visionary investor who has shaped technology landscapes. Dev will share his investment philosophy, emphasizing fearless innovation, rapid iteration, and the critical qualities that distinguish extraordinary founders. Participants will gain deep insights into startup strategies, fundraising, and the evolving dynamics of technology entrepreneurship Date : 27th November, 9:30pm Register here : https://lu.ma/9h6gmu5b

Exciting news to share! Campus Fund recently collaborated with IVS(Japan) to host the IVS Extreme Tour India, a 2-day event attended by a delegation of Japanese investors, corporates, and young students. On the first day, we were honored to welcome the Japanese delegation to the RV College Of Engineering in Bangalore where they had the opportunity to interact with student founders from the Campus Fund portfolio and student Founders from RVCE. This was followed by a productive networking session and dinner. On the second day, the tour continued in Mumbai, where the delegation met with the team from 360 ONE and other student founders from the Campus Fund community. A big thank you to RV College of Engineering as well as the 360 One team for making this event a success. Fostering global connections and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs is at the core of what we do at Campus Fund. Events like the IVS Extreme Tour India help us further this mission, and we look forward to more collaborations in the future. M P Shyam | Yatin Shah | Karan Bhagat | Sandeep Maheshwari | Sameer Nath | Sahil Kapoor, CFA | Hiro Mashita | Akio T. | Sahil Sharma | Tomoya Kobuchi | Masa Yamamoto | Tarun Sharma | Richa Bajpai | Manjesh Basavarajaiah | Anuj Mehta | Mokshit Naidu | Sanket Lahoti

🚀 Excited to announce our investment in Bidaal - pioneering AI-powered industrial safety and productivity monitoring! Founded by stellar students Rishi kant Rajpoot and Kalash Nibjiya of Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, Bidaal’s innovative platform is set to revolutionize how heavy industries approach workplace safety and operational efficiency, where enhanced safety protocols and efficiency improvements can have tremendous impact. Built with advanced computer vision algorithms, Bidaal provides real-time insights, alerts, and actionable recommendations that empower teams to make data-driven decisions. Powering fearless #student #entrepreneurs challenging the status quo! Pranoy M S Farman Chauhan Lakshay Tutlani Soham Desai Darshan RB Doshi Richa Bajpai Anuj Mehta Manjesh Basavarajaiah Mokshit Naidu Sanket Lahoti

🚀 Groundbreaking News: Sarla Aviation's Partnerships Set to Revolutionize Urban Air Mobility! We're thrilled to announce two game-changing partnerships from our portfolio company, Sarla Aviation, led by Adrian Schmidt (The New School), Rakesh Gaonkar and Shivam Chauhan 1. Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BLR) 🛫 This collaboration marks a historic milestone in urban air mobility. It's set to make Bengaluru India's first eVTOL-friendly airport, setting a new benchmark for sustainable aviation nationwide. This partnership isn't just about innovation; it's a decisive step towards addressing Bengaluru's pressing urban mobility challenges. 2. BLADE India 🚁 This partnership brings together two powerhouses in the urban air mobility sector. BLADE India, with its pioneering experience in operational logistics, joins forces with Sarla Aviation's cutting-edge eVTOL technology and deep understanding of local infrastructure. This synergy is poised to significantly accelerate eVTOL adoption and transform urban transportation as we know it. We at Campus Fund are incredibly excited about these partnerships. They represent not just technological advancement, but a leap towards a more connected, sustainable future! The countdown begins! We're eagerly awaiting Sarla Aviation's eVTOL launch. Get ready to witness the future of travel take flight! 🌟 Powering fearless #student #entrepreneurs challenging the status quo! Richa Bajpai Anuj Mehta Manjesh Basavarajaiah Mokshit Naidu Sanket Lahoti Adithya Chittem Samyukt Sriram Siddharth Arora

🚀 Connecting Founders with Visionaries At Campus Fund, we’re always striving to provide unparalleled opportunities for our portfolio founders to learn from the very best. Recently, we had the honor of bringing together our dynamic student founders with none other than Mr. Anil Agarwal, the visionary Founder of Vedanta Group at his residence in Mumbai. Interestingly, Mr. Agarwal himself started his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 19 from a small town in Bihar. Our founders were able to gain invaluable insights from Mr. Agarwal's decades of experience in building a global natural resources conglomerate. The meeting was a masterclass in entrepreneurship, covering topics from scaling businesses to navigating global markets. We're immensely grateful to Mr. Anil Agarwal for his time and wisdom. What made this moment truly special was how it came to be—Thanks to a serendipitous meeting between our very own Richa Bajpai and Priya Agarwal Hebbar of Vedanta, as part of the Young Global Leaders Forum 2024 of World Economic Forum We’re excited to see how these insights and interactions will help out student entrepreneurs who attended this engagement! Powering fearless #student #entrepreneurs challenging the status quo! Akshetha Maithri Ashok Anindya Sengupta Manu J. Nair Akash Kumar Chandrashekhar Mandal Shubham Khatri Vansh Miglani DEBABRATA MANDAL Sachitanand K. Nishant Behl Siddharth Sharma Rishi kant Rajpoot Venkat D Ankit Shrivastava

🚀 Calling all Student Entrepreneurs! The last day to apply for the AWS | Campus Fund Grand Challenge 2024 is 11:59pm tonight! (October 15th) Are you a student with a groundbreaking startup idea? This is your chance to showcase your innovation on a national stage and potentially secure up to ₹4 Crores in investment! Application Link : https://lnkd.in/gumVBBpM

🚀 Exciting news! Our portfolio founders, Anirudh Sharma from Digantara and Manu J. Nair from Ethereal Exploration Guild, along with our very own Richa Bajpai, had the incredible opportunity to meet with tech visionary Asha Jadeja Motwani —founder of the Motwani Jadeja Foundation and a pioneering Silicon Valley investor—during the UN General Assembly events in New York. Asha's visionary investments have left an indelible mark on the tech world—from writing the first check in Google to investing in pioneering companies such as PayPal, Pinterest, AppDynamics, Weebly, among others, her foresight and early support have been instrumental in shaping the tech landscape we see today. During this inspiring meet-up, our founders gained invaluable insights from Asha's wealth of experience. They discussed the strategies for scaling startups to achieve global impact, and navigating the ever-evolving tech ecosystem. Asha's passion for fostering student entrepreneurship and innovation through the Motwani Jadeja Foundation resonates deeply with our vision at Campus Fund We're immensely grateful for this enriching experience and the wisdom Asha shared. It's encounters like these that fuel our dedication to supporting visionary student entrepreneurs and pushing the boundaries of what's possible!! Powering fearless #student #entrepreneurs challenging the status quo!

Game on!! Our students and portfolio companies recently squared off in an epic pickleball showdown! It was a blast seeing everyone connect outside the boardroom and showcase their competitive spirit on the court. Here's to building relationships, one rally at a time! Powering fearless #student #entrepreneurs challenging the status quo! Zeuron.ai Raho Hospitalities Sprentzo Sports Gautham Somana Sanket Lahoti Manjesh Basavarajaiah Anuj Mehta Mokshit Naidu Siddhartha Nair

Exciting Trends in Student-led Startups: A Shift in Educational Backgrounds We're thrilled to share some fascinating insights from our latest report on the educational backgrounds of student entrepreneurs. Here's what we've observed: Key Findings: - Tech still leads: BE/BTech and MTech graduates continue to dominate, comprising over 50% of student founders. This aligns with the tech-centric nature of many startups. - MBA on the rise: MBA founders increased from 11.78% last year to 13.11% this year – a significant jump! The MBA Shift: Traditionally seen as a fast track to corporate success, we're witnessing a paradigm shift. More MBA students are choosing the entrepreneurial path over lucrative job offers, bringing their business acumen to the startup ecosystem. Diversity in Education: While tech backgrounds remain prevalent, we're seeing a rich mix of founders from various educational backgrounds, including BBA, B.Com, and even school students entering the startup arena. What does this mean for the startup ecosystem? - A more holistic approach to problem-solving - Potential for stronger, more well-rounded founding teams We're excited to see how this educational diversity will shape the future of innovation and entrepreneurship! What are your thoughts on this trend? Read the full report here : https://lnkd.in/gmhviSmq Powering fearless #student #entrepreneurs challenging the status quo!