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For deeptech startups, growth capital is a function of traction: Panellists say at Prosus' flagship event
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Indian deeptech startups are gaining investor interest as they face unique challenges like market access and growth capital needs. At Prosus Luminate India's event, Kunal Shah and Mukesh Bansal highlighted the necessity of nurturing these companies over the next 5-10 years. Government support and patient capital are vital. As early investment increases, startups must prioritize quality innovation and profitability ambitions akin to global giants, setting the stage for growth capital and potential public market success.
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Startup Mahakumbh: Deeptech Pavilion To Showcase Innovations, Foster Collaboration
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1y ago
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The deeptech pavilion at the Startup Mahakumbh event in India, organised by ASSOCHAM, Nasscom, Bootstrap Incubation & Advisory Foundation, TiE, and IVCA, will provide a platform for Indian startups to showcase their innovations. Led by Nasscom, the pavilion will feature approximately 34 deeptech startups and will host panel discussions and fireside chats with industry experts on topics such as research funding models, intellectual property protection, and attracting and retaining talent in the deeptech sector. The event aims to raise awareness about deeptech and its potential to transform various industries in India.
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LP Summit Dubai 2024: Digitalization to lead UAE’s investment strategy, say panellists
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10m ago
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- UAE is shifting its investment strategy towards manufacturing and technology, moving away from its traditional oil sector. - The country aims to unlock its potential in fast-growing technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and recognizes the importance of these technologies in driving economic growth. - The VCCircle LP Summit 2024 in Dubai featured panellists discussing the digitalization and investment strategies of the UAE. - Ayas Al Gul, Group Finance Director at United Technology Holding, and Marwan Jassim Al Sarkal, Managing Partner at Chapter 3 LLC, were among the speakers at the summit. - The summit highlighted the UAE's commitment to embracing innovative technologies and diversifying its economy to stay ahead in the global market.
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Yali Capital’s ‘Gani’ On Building A Deeptech Investment Thesis For India
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8m ago
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Venture capital players in India are increasingly showing interest in deeptech startups, despite the challenges and unique characteristics of this segment. One such player is Subramaniam, who has 15+ years of experience in the semiconductor space and has personally backed deeptech startups. He believes that a significant portion of funds should be allocated to chip design, as India progresses towards chip manufacturing. However, he highlights the importance of identifying the right area of growth and mitigating technology and execution risks in deeptech investments. Additionally, he emphasizes the need for expertise in evaluating early-stage deeptech startups due to the complexity and diverse sectors within this field.
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Yali Capital closes maiden deeptech fund at Rs 893 Cr
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14d ago
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Yali Capital closes maiden deeptech fund at Rs 893 Cr Venture capital firm Yali Capital has closed its maiden deeptech focused fund at Rs 893 crore (about $103.2 million). Yali Capital had launched the early stage fund at Rs 810 crore in July last year to back startups operating in the deeptech sector. The fund intends to invest in startups across chip design, robotics, genomics, smart manufacturing, aerospace, and AI sectors, Yali Capital said in a press release. The VC firm has raised capital from corporates such as Infosys, Qualcomm Ventures, the DPIIT Fund of Funds for Startups, and Evolvence, among others. Additionally, TVS Capital founder Gopal Srinivasan, Rare Enterprises chief executive Utpal Sheth, and JM Financial’s managing director Vishal Kampani are among its notable investors. Launched by Ganapathy Subramaniam and Mathew Cyriac, Yali Capital is a SEBI approved Category II AIF and had initially set its target close to Rs 500 crore, with an additional greenshoe option of Rs 310 crore. “China is well ahead in the deeptech space and has overtaken America. India has all the potential, from services to deeptech, but certainly has much distance to cover,” said Ganapathy Subramaniam. Yali Capital has made five investments, including genomics startup 4baseCare, robotics startup Perceptyne Robots, and fabless chip design company C2i Semiconductors. It plans to expand its portfolio to eight companies by the end of the year.
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LP Summit Dubai 2024: Conversion-based milestones key strategy to mitigate risks, say panellists
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10m ago
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- Conversion-based milestones seen as key strategy to mitigate risks in investments - Funds released based on achievement of specific goals - Panellists at VCCircle LP Summit Dubai 2024 advocate conversion-based milestones for risk mitigation - Saif Belhasa Holding CFO, Walid saad supports the use of conversion-based milestones - Innovations Venture Studio co-founder, Manish Khurana, highlights the importance of this approach - NSIC Venture Capital Fund CEO, Saravana Kumar, emphasizes the need for conversion-based milestones to minimize investment risks
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Hyderabad to host debut ET Soonicorns Sundowner series: India’s product-first startup stars step into the spotlight - The Economic Times
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18d ago
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The ET Soonicorns Sundowner series is launching in Hyderabad on July 31, 2025, marking its debut city edition. The event will highlight Hyderabad’s deeptech and B2B startups, featuring panels, storytelling, and networking aimed at fostering innovation. Hyderabad is emerging as a significant tech hub, with startups emphasizing product-first strategies. The event aims to showcase India's next unicorns and will include insights from local founders, a report unveiling, and a networking session with investors and ecosystem enablers.
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Startup focus increases on profitability after funding winter, say reports
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1y ago
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According to reports by InnoVen Capital and Orios Venture Partners, Indian startups are increasingly prioritizing profitability over growth, with 62% of founders focusing on profitability in 2023. This trend has been driven by the funding slowdown experienced by startups, resulting in a 70% decline in capital raised for late-stage startups compared to the previous year. However, despite the challenges, there is optimism among founders, with 85% hopeful about raising their next round at a higher valuation.
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Deeptech VC Java Capital announces final close of first fund at Rs 50 crore
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Deeptech seed investor Java Capital has announced the final close of its first fund at Rs 50 crore ($6 million). The fund aims to support startups in the deeptech, climatetech, and B2B sectors. The first fund has participation from Indian founders, domestic HNIs, and HNIs based in the Middle East and the US. Java Capital has already invested in risk software provider AuditCue, unmanned aerial vehicle platform Okulo Aerospace, deeptech startup Oorja, reconstruction company Pre-image, and manufacturing startup Frigate.
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IIT Bombay incubator to scale startup support, launch Rs 100 Cr VC fund
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8m ago
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The Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SINE), a technology business incubator based at IIT Bombay, plans to expand its support to 1,000 startups over the next 10 years. Currently, SINE has nurtured 245 startups with an impressive 80% survival rate. To fuel its growth, SINE will launch a Rs 100-crore venture capital fund to finance deeptech startups in sectors like biotech, space, defence, and sustainability, with backing from IIT Bombay alumni. SINE has produced successful startups like Gupshup and IdeaForge and aims to become a dominant force in innovation and entrepreneurship in India.
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Tech startup funding rose 23% in 2024, deeptech saw 78% boost: Nasscom report
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4m ago
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In 2024, funding for Indian tech startups rose 23% to $7.4 billion, with deeptech startups appreciating a 78% growth to $1.6 billion, according to a Nasscom-Zinnov report. Over 2,000 new startups emerged, doubling from 2023, with 44% from non-tier-1 cities. Artificial intelligence attracted 87% of deeptech investments. Challenges like talent shortages and complex regulations persist, despite 12 tech IPOs. Future focus will be on deeptech commercialization and expanding beyond tier-1 hubs.
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