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The VC Bugbear
It is paradoxical that a key element of the entrepreneurial ecosystem—venture capitalists—are also the most dreaded as a community. I know they are called vulture …
Where Not to Look for Money—and Where You’re More Likely to Find It
One of the major obstacles entrepreneurs face in starting a business is raising the money they need. It can be the most time-consuming, frustrating and …
Flush With Great Ideas?
Let’s say you just came up with an idea that could become a household commodity: a radical new design for a commode. We’re not just …
A Macro Look at Micro
After working for over 20 years in financial services, Rangan Varadan found himself veering away from the corporate world towards social development. When Varadan, Co-founder, …
Get Venture Capital Funding – Part VII
Last time, we talked about the full partner pitch and how to go about it to pass muster. If all has gone well, the VC …
Film Funds Script Success Story
The Indian film industry has long suffered from the tag of being non-transparent when it comes to its funds scenario. There have been reports of …
Get Venture Capital Funding – Part VI
Another pitch? Yes, that’s right. Once your company has been combed over fully by the diligence team, there will be a full partner presentation. What …
Get Venture Capital Funding – Part IV
Actually, it’s not all that bad. Due diligence may seem like a big deal, but you need to understand that, in the end, it is …
Event this!
This summer definitely is the worst on record. Seems like only yesterday that I was playing cricket at 4 p.m. in Delhi. I’d go up …
“There is no typical Indian entrepreneur”
Deepak Kamra, General Partner, Canaan Partners, a Silicon Valley-based VC firm focused on early stage investments in India, led Canaan’s entry into the Indian market …
Shruti Chakraborty