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Are you a #startup, preparing yourself to raise #funding, here is an unique program designed for you to boost your prepartion and and provide you a platform to hone your skills to pitch to the #investors across the #stage and #sectors, What your waiting for, apply today!!!!!!!!

Startups often encounter hurdles when seeking investment — including insufficient preparation, limited networks, and a lack of understanding of investor expectations. Our accelerator program tackles these challenges head-on by offering tailored support and resources to enhance investment readiness. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/e_QcwFQ3 Deadline: July 16, 2024 - Indian Angel Network | Mumbai Angels | Rainmatter | Blume Ventures | Speciale Invest | Huddle Ventures | Arali Ventures | Acumen | Anicut Capital LLP | Mistry Ventures | AdvantEdge Founders | Incubate Fund Asia | Chiratae Ventures | Shastra VC | 3one4 Capital | July Ventures | Merak Ventures | 3i Partners (Impact India Investment Partners) | IvyCap Ventures Advisors Private Limited | Lead Angels | Capital-A (Manjushree Capital Advisors) | Upsparks Capital | Inflection Point Ventures | Menterra Ventures | Chandigarh Angels Network | Ankur Capital Indian School of Business | DLabs at the Indian School of Business | AIC at the Indian School of Business | Madan Pillutla | Bhagwan Chowdhry | Saumya Kumar | Naman Singhal | Nagaraj Bolakatti #investmentreadiness #startupaccelerator #growth #iventureatisb

Have you ever thought, 'Certain startups only want to pitch to investors who understand their industry and are interested in investing'? 🤔 Do you know why? Let me explain in detail. Recently, I had the chance to interact with a lot of VCs, and this insight stood out as one of my favourites among all the key points discussed with them: “𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.” Investor qualification is the background research you must do as a founder before you contact an investor to ensure that your business fits their investment thesis so they can consider your business as a possible investment target. Correct qualification is one of the most important parts of the fundraising process. This is because, in most cases, investors (especially VCs) are restricted in what they can invest in. 💰 When a VC raises funding from their Limited Partners (LPs - the investors in the fund), they promise those LPs that they will be investing in certain types of companies using specific approaches. 🤝 This means that VCs are mostly restricted to investing in specific categories. Anything outside of that will be out of their thesis, so it's unlikely they will invest. To correctly qualify, start by checking their website. Focus on: 🚀 Sector: This needs to match your sector. 🚀 Stage: Be aware that for VCs, 'early stage' typically means Series A, not pre-seed! 🚀 Geography: Do they invest where you are based? 🚀 Process: Do you fit the approach they follow? 🚀 Portfolio: If they've invested in something very similar to your business, they are unlikely to invest in yours unless it's complementary. Angel syndicates and groups will also have specific criteria they follow. Individual angels are much more flexible, so it's best to evaluate what types of companies they have invested in before and identify patterns. If they are part of certain investment groups, follow the group's criteria. Does the above resonate with you? Have you fallen into the trap of not properly qualifying investors before reaching out? If yes, no worries. We at I-Venture @ ISB have launched the Investment Readiness Accelerator, dedicated to empowering startups to attract investment, foster expansion, and unlock their potential. Designed as a bridge between promising startups and potential investors, the program provides founders with essential skills, insights, and networks needed to propel their ventures toward successful scaling. Are you ready to approach investors for funding? Then apply now! #investmentreadiness #startups #funding

Some Indian-based VC Firms that do Pre-Seed funding! - 100X.VC (Sanjay Mehta) - Eximius Ventures (Pearl Agarwal) - IndiaQuotient (Gagan Goyal, Anand Lunia) - All In Capital (Kushal Bhagia, Aditya Singh) - Huddle Ventures ( Sanil Sachar, Ishaan Khosla) - 8i Ventures ( Vishwanath V ) (The above list is Based on my Google Search & website visits of the mentioned VC Firms. ) - Signal Ventures ( Samit Khanna , Jignesh Kenia ) - Golden Sparrow (Rishaad Currimjee) (US based fund focused on Indian Pre-Seed & Seed) - Upsparks Capital ( Vinay Jain, Mohamad Faraz ) (Updated list is collected from Request over DM & Comment, Details collected from their website) In case, someone doesn't Know "What is Pre-Seed Fund?" 👇 Pre-Seed is a fund provided to startups in the pre-product market fit and pre-revenue stage. It's intended to provide the startup with the initial resources needed to develop its idea, validate its market potential, and begin building the foundation for future growth. For More Content on VC, PE & Business! Follow Santhosh Gandhi #venturecapital #startupfunding

Investment plays a pivotal role in the success and sustainability of a startup. Is your startup struggling to attract the investment you need to thrive? The Investment Readiness Accelerator program is designed just for you! Bridging the gap between you and potential investors — the program empowers founders across sectors, from seed to series stages, with enhanced investment readiness, network access, and investor introductions. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gxj_REqE Deadline: June 16, 2024 Indian Angel Network | Mumbai Angels | Rainmatter | Blume Ventures | Speciale Invest | Huddle Ventures | Arali Ventures | Acumen | Anicut Capital LLP | Mistry Ventures | AdvantEdge Founders | Incubate Fund Asia | Chiratae Ventures | Shastra VC | 3one4 Capital | IvyCap Ventures Advisors Private Limited | July Ventures | Merak Ventures | 3i Partners (Impact India Investment Partners) | Lead Angels | Capital-A (Manjushree Capital Advisors) | Upsparks Capital | Inflection Point Ventures | Menterra Ventures | Chandigarh Angels Network | Ankur Capital Indian School of Business | DLabs at the Indian School of Business | AIC at the Indian School of Business | Madan Pillutla | Bhagwan Chowdhry | Saumya Kumar | Naman Singhal | Nagaraj Bolakatti #investmentreadiness #startupaccelerator #growth #iventureatisb

#Mumbai #Pune #Maharashtra get ready to be #funded #mentored #invested at the Summer event for #startups on the 18th of May this year... Please do register, secure a spot, and meet all #investors listed below and many more Looking forward to being there and meeting all of you !!! #startupindia #investindia #angelinvestors #VC's #earlystage #investment

Congratulations to all the startups that secured funding in the last week of May. 1) UnifyApps has raised $11Mn from Elevation Capital 2) Portl secured $3 Mn from Kalaari Capital, T-Hub & Bharat Innovation Fund 3) Stanza Living bags $13 Mn from ALPHAWAVE VENTURES, Matrix Partners India, Accel, and Peak XV Partners. 4) Varthana secured $3.2 Mn from Triodos Investment Management. 5) SuperKalam (YC W23) has raised $2 Mn from Y Combinator, FundersClub, Goodwater, Nurture Ventures, SuperCapital and Pareto Ventures 6) NoPo Nanotechnologies has raised $3 Mn from Axilor Ventures and Inflexor Ventures 7) InstaAstro secured $2.3 Mn from Artha Venture Fund, LogX Venture, Singularity Ventures, ircapital market, and Blume Ventures 8) highperformer.ai has raised $3.5 Mn from Venture Highway, and Neon. Credits: IRA Consulting and Advisors LLP ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Let Scaler Bee be the bridge between your venture and the right investor. 📞 8920761017 📧 aarushi@scalerbee.com #scalerbee #founder #entrepreneur #funding #investment #fundraising #startup #india #linkedin #insights #fundinground #investor #investorelations #connection #ai #aistartups #aifunding #artificialintelligence #fitness #healthcare #education #edtech #technology #innovation #markettrends #marketgrowth #internship #job #employment #industry #marketing #analysis #sales #fundingpartner #venturepartner #pitchdeck #marketresearch #finance #financialmodelling #grooming #mentor #advisor #scale #data #analytics

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Excited for this panel at NMIMS about how to balance Equity and Debt while building companies. Debt gets a bad rep because a lot of folks don't understand where it's applicable, along with how to balance this to ensure an optimum funding mix. Rules of thumb: - If it's working capital related, it should be funded by debt (treat cost of equity capital as 36%) - If it's capital exenditure for long term ROI, it should be funded by debt (think machinery, office equipment, vehicles) - If you have predictable positive cash flows, you can securitize these and use the upfront cash to fund new initiatives (use instruments like bill discounting, revenue based financing) Will be talking about this and more! #venturecapital #startups #debt #funding

Top 20 Early-Stage VC Funds in India Every Startup Should Know 💡 If you're a #startup founder in India, securing the right funding can be a game-changer. Early-stage venture capital (VC) funds are crucial for helping young companies grow, scale, and achieve their vision. Here's a list of the top 20 early-stage #VC firms in India 1. Sequoia Capital India 2. Accel 3. Blume Ventures 4. Matrix Partners India 5. Nexus Venture Partners 6. SAIF Partners 7. Kalaari Capital 8. IndiaQuotient 9. Orios Venture Partners 10. Lightspeed India Partners 11. IvyCap Ventures Advisors Private Limited 12. Inventus Capital India 13. Stellaris Venture Partners 14. Prime Venture Partners 15. Chiratae Ventures 16. 3one4 Capital 17. Endiya Partners 18. Kae Capital 19. WaterBridge Ventures 20. YourNest Venture Capital These firms are known for their strategic investments and have backed some of the most successful startups in India. If you're building something incredible, these are the VCs you should have on your radar. Pro Tip: When approaching VCs, ensure your #pitch deck is good, your business model is clear, and your growth potential is clear. #venturecapital #startupfunding #entrepreneurship #vfcunds #indianstartups #earlystagefunding #businessgrowth #startupindia #investment