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'Expect surge in defence startup investments': Naukri.com founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani hails Akash, BrahMos impact - BusinessToday
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2m ago
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The India-Pakistan conflict has accelerated interest in defense technology and drone start-ups, contributing to India's self-sufficiency in this sector. Info Edge and Naukri.com founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani highlighted this trend, noting a surge in investments and growth within defense technology start-ups. This movement is part of a larger push towards increasing India's capabilities and independence in defense matters, marking a significant shift in the industry focus post-conflict.
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Several big companies of tomorrow will emerge from startups of today: Info Edge founder
Economic Times
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6m ago
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Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani emphasized the pivotal role of startups in India's economic growth during the National Startup Day. He stated that many of tomorrow's major companies will emerge from today's startups. Bikhchandani acknowledged the mainstream acceptance of entrepreneurship as a career and credited enabling policies, regulations, talent availability, capital, and India's large market for this transformation. He highlighted Info Edge, known for naukri.com and jeevansathi.com, as an example of successful startup evolution.
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'Never had a funding winter... good firms always had enough money to back them': Sanjeev Bikhchandani
Business Today
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1y ago
Medial
Sanjeev Bikhchandani, the co-founder of Info Edge, owner of Naukri.com, believes that the Indian startup ecosystem has not experienced a funding winter despite recent challenges. Bikhchandani stated that there was never a funding shortage, but rather an excess of funding, with too much money chasing too few deals at inflated valuations. However, Indian startup funding did experience a seven-year low in 2023, falling 72% YoY to $7 billion. Bikhchandani highlighted the importance of government support and identified startups as key drivers in India's development as a developed economy by 2047.
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InfoEdge has recorded 36% return on startup investments since 2007: Sanjeev Bikhchandani
Economic Times
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3m ago
Medial
InfoEdge, the parent company of Naukri.com, has achieved a 36% return on early-stage startup investments since 2007, according to founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani. Their investments in companies like Zomato and Policybazaar have matured, with current fair market value soaring to Rs 36,855.40 crore from an initial Rs 3,959.16 crore. InfoEdge has invested in 111 companies, 76 of which have attracted follow-on investments. The firm foresees continued growth and value realization from its diverse portfolio.
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Info Edge clocks 36% return on startup investments
Economic Times
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2m ago
Medial
Info Edge, parent of Naukri.com, has achieved a 36% gross internal rate of return on its startup investments, with its capital growing from Rs 3,959.16 crore to Rs 36,855 crore in value. The company, led by Sanjeev Bikhchandani, has backed 111 startups, including Zomato and Policybazaar, and launched a venture capital fund, Info Edge Venture Fund, in 2019. With strategic investments, the firm aims for sustainable value creation and market leadership.
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'Never had a funding winter... good firms always had enough money to back them': Sanjeev Bikhchandani
Business Today
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1y ago
Medial
Indian startup funding has hit a seven-year low in 2023, with investments falling 72% YoY to $7bn compared to $25bn in 2022, according to data from Tracxn. However, Sanjeev Bikhchandani, the investor behind Info Edge, which owns Naukri.com, has said that there was never really a funding winter in the Indian startup ecosystem, but rather a funding excess. Bikhchandani believes that good companies always have enough money to back them, and startups are expected to play a crucial role in making India a developed economy by 2047. PE/VC investments in India also fell 11% YoY in CY 2023.
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A dishonest founder will find his way around regulation, governance measures: Sanjeev Bikhchandani
Money Control
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2y ago
Medial
Sanjeev Bikhchandani, co-founder of Info Edge (India) Ltd., expressed the view that a dishonest founder will always find ways to circumvent regulations and governance measures. He emphasized the need for strong ethics and integrity in startup founders. Bikhchandani also highlighted the significance of robust governance frameworks to prevent misconduct and ensure transparency in the startup ecosystem. Info Edge founder argues that auditors and independent directors are there to save founders from themselves.
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Sanjeev Bikhchandani hits back at startup critics: 'Founders take a risk'
Business Today
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4m ago
Medial
Sanjeev Bikhchandani, founder of Info Edge, defended Indian startups against Suhel Seth's criticism, which labeled 80% of them as a "racket." Bikhchandani asserted that this claim is untrue and unfounded. He highlighted the significant $15 billion investment by Masa Son and SoftBank in India. While Piyush Goyal expressed concerns about the focus on low-value gig work over deep-tech innovation, Suhel Seth further challenged statements made by Zepto co-founder Aadit Palicha.
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Investors Need To Identify Early Stage Gems To Chart Growth Roadmap: Sanjeev Bikhchandani
Inc42
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10m ago
Medial
Info Edge founder and vice executive chairman, Sanjeev Bikhchandani, highlighted the importance of identifying early-stage startups with potential for investment success. Speaking at Inc42's MoneyX 2024 event, Bikhchandani advised investors to exercise patience and take calculated risks when investing in unlisted companies and early-stage funds. He mentioned the example of Info Edge's investment in Zomato, where they saw promise in the startup's founder, Deepinder Goyal, despite it being a high-risk venture initially.
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AI regulations should support innovation: Sanjeev Bikhchandani
Economic Times
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5m ago
Medial
Sanjeev Bikhchandani, cofounder of Info Edge, emphasized that AI regulations in India should promote innovation without disrupting startups. Speaking at a New Delhi event, he cautioned against strict regulations like Europe's, which stifle innovation. Instead, India should aim for a balance that fosters growth similar to the US. Bikhchandani also noted AI's dual impact on employment, creating new jobs while potentially causing losses elsewhere, and highlighting the need for strategic adaptation.
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‘Invested in 18 deeptech cos over the past 5 years’: Info Edge's Bikhchandani on India’s deeptech debate
YourStory
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3m ago
Medial
Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani highlights the firm's investments in 18 deeptech companies over five years, underscoring the need for Indian startups to focus more on deeptech and AI. Through subsidiaries, the company supports ventures in diverse fields like drug discovery and spacetech. Bikhchandani stresses the strategic importance of deeptech for national progress and suggests large conglomerates and government participation to bridge funding gaps, as these ventures require extended timelines and significant resources.
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