Stellaris Venture Partners

Had the privilege of hosting Simon Last, co-founder/CTO of Notion (thanks to Indian VCs), at Stellaris Venture Partners alongside Alok Goyal and an incredible group of CTOs and founders. We discussed Notion’s journey to becoming a $10B company, and nerded out over topics like Notion AI, the future of coding with AI, building AI teams in the GenAI age, architectural choices, and the timeless “build vs. buy”. The session was packed with insights and fascinating war stories that left everyone inspired. Hoping to see more of these sessions that bring the community together and keep the energy going!

Indian VCs and Stellaris Venture Partners hosted Simon Last, co-founder of Notion, yesterday evening where we discussed everything AI with amazing founders building cutting-edge AI products. Thanks to all the incredible founders who joined us for this session!

The Finance Story rapid fire with Chetan GMS, CFO Stellaris Venture Partners :-) (With a lot of encouragement from my Genz Video editor!) The Finance Story purpose is to enable finance professionals to tap into the India / Global opportunity... #join our community: nas.io/the_finance_story #vcs #startups #charteredaccountants #cfo

🌟Chetan GMS, the CFO at Stellaris Venture Partners, which recently raised $300 million for Fund 3, bringing their total AUM to $650M+! 💡In 2016, Chetan joined Stellaris Ventures at its inception, working alongside its founding partners: Alok Goyal, Rahul Chowdhri, Ritesh Banglani. Today, Stellaris is scaling new heights in the VC world, driven by India’s booming startup ecosystem. For anyone eyeing a career in the startup or VC space, Chetan believes there’s no better time to make the leap—the India opportunity is REAL! 🌟 #cfo #venturecapital #big4 #VC #charteredaccountant #finance

"Founder mode" or "manager mode"? Alok believes that the two aren’t always opposites. Great leaders know when to engage deeply and when to step back. Read his thoughts in the latest edition of Forbes India: https://bit.ly/3ZW4uwG

One should foster a culture where employees feel empowered and take ownership of the company's outcomes, Alok Goyal, partner at Stellaris Venture Partners writes

A few days ago, I had the privilege of joining Stellaris Venture Partners for their #SaaSTalks session alongside Deepak Diwakar, co-founder of Mindtickle. We discussed what it takes for SaaS products to become enterprise-ready, a critical milestone for many startups scaling their business. The session was packed with actionable takeaways, and I wanted to share a few topics for SaaS founders preparing to enter the enterprise segment. Topics we addressed are: 1. When should SaaS startups prioritize ‘enterprise readiness’? Are there specific milestones or indicators? 2. What are some essential investments in product and tech for enterprise readiness? 3. What’s important for enterprise customers? What do they look for? 4. Customizations are a frequent ask by large deals. How do startups handle this? 5. How can early-stage startups navigate the expensive and overwhelming journey of acquiring enterprise customers? 6. How do you approach pricing and packaging enterprise-specific features? I’ve detailed our responses and insights in an article below—it’s a practical cheatsheet for SaaS founders entering the enterprise segment. Special thanks to Deepak Diwakar for sharing valuable insights from the Mindtickle journey, and to Alok Goyal and Sayantan Sarkar for hosting an incredible session. Would love to hear your thoughts—what’s been your biggest challenge in making your SaaS product enterprise-ready? #SaaS #EnterpriseReady #ProductLeadership #StartupJourney

"Hi, I am Chetan GMS, CFO at Stellaris Venture Partners which recently raised $300 million for Fund 3! To give you a background, after qualifying as a #CA in 2006, I joined KPMG India, (Bangalore office) as an #auditor. As luck would have it, I worked with a team that collaborated closely with #VCs! Nats, the CFO at Helion Ventures at the time, was impressed by my expertise. He said - Would you like to join our firm as a Senior Finance Manager? I took it up! And here started an exciting journey! In 2016, I was offered a role at Stellaris Ventures, which was just getting started with three founding partners: -Alok Goyal, Rahul Chowdhri, and Ritesh Banglani, all former partners at Helion Today we have a total of $650 Mn + assets under management. For anyone looking to join a startup or the VC space, there’s never been a better time. The India opportunity is REAL!" #cfo #venturecapital #big4 #VC #charteredaccountant #finance

An Unforgettable Evening in Bangalore! ✨ That’s a wrap on the D2C Insider CXO Meets - South! What a fantastic day filled with insights, connections, and celebrations in Bangalore – hosted by Rajat Mittal (Community Volunteer). Here’s a quick look at the highlights: ➡️ Networking in Action The evening began with high energy as Industry leaders and D2C founders connected in an electrifying Speed Networking session, sparking conversations and collaborations. ➡️ Welcome Note Our Founder, Abhishek Shah, delivered a warm and inspiring welcome, setting the tone for an evening of insights and opportunities. ➡️ Keynote Address Dipanjan Banerjee, CCO of Blue Dart, captivated the audience with an impactful keynote, sharing invaluable industry insights. ➡️ Panel 1 Discussion : Beyond the Pitch Deck: Building Investor Confidence in Your D2C Brand 💡 Ankur Khaitan – Principal (Fireside Ventures) 💡 Antara Raychaudhury – Associate Vice President (Spring Marketing Capital) 💡 Prajay Raghu – Director (Kanna Group of Companies) 💡 Naman Lahoty – Partner (Stellaris Venture Partners)  💡 Rahul Johar – Co-Founder & CEO (Oxbow Brands) 💡 Rahul Khetan – Founder & CEO (Elemental Fixtures Private Limited) 💡 Ajitabh Banerji – SVP & Head - Business Finance & Investor Relations (Razorpay) ➡️ Panel 2 Discussion : The Pricing Dilemma : Balancing Value & Profitability 💡 Anant Tanted – Founder & CEO (The Indian Garage Co. ) 💡 Madhumitha U. – Founder & COO (The Indus Valley) 💡 Manoj Madhavan – CIO (Blue Dart) 💡 Chinu Kala – Founder (Rubans Accessories) 💡 Prabhkiran Singh – Founder & CEO (BEWAKOOF®) 💡 Arvind Shekar – Product Lead (Protean eGov Technologies) 💡 Harish Closepet 👨🍳 (Harry) – Co founder (Itsy Bitsy) ➡️ Moments of Celebration The evening peaked with a delightful cake-cutting ceremony, celebrating the 5th Anniversary of D2C Insider. The evening ended with robust networking sessions, buzzing with energy, and a memorable group photo capturing the essence of collaboration and innovation. A special shoutout to our partners for the event: Title Partner: Blue Dart Co-Partner: Protean eGov Technologies | Razorpay Ecosystem Partners: Contract Manufacturing & Private Label (CMPL) Expo | Headstart Network Foundation | Draper Startup House | NSRCEL | JITO JITEM | The Builders Club | HSR Founders Club | WE Hub, A Government of Telangana Initiative | Unwind Ventures Goodie Bag Partner: Edgistify Media Partner: StartupNews.fyi A big shoutout to our volunteers for their unwavering dedication: Madhuri Aggarwal Jatin S Mohit Raysonni Nigel Whan Shiv Lalit Pardal Thank you to all the amazing attendees, speakers, and partners for making this a truly remarkable event. We look forward to continuing to build this incredible community of D2C leaders and innovators! 🌟 #D2CInsider #CXOMeet #Networking #StartupSuccess #D2CInnovation