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GSV Ventures appoints partner from portfolio company

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VCCircle · 2m ago

GSV Ventures appoints partner from portfolio company

GSV Ventures, a US-based multi-stage investor focused on digital education, has appointed a new partner from its Indian portfolio company. Led by Deborah Quazzo, GSV Ventures manages over $800 million in assets.

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GSV Ventures' Quazzo on the sentiment in Indian edtech, fallout at Byju's and more

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VCCircle · 1y ago

GSV Ventures' Quazzo on the sentiment in Indian edtech, fallout at Byju's and more

GSV Ventures, a US-based multi-stage investor, is looking to make a new investment in the Indian edtech ecosystem. With assets worth $800 million under management, GSV Ventures has previously invested in companies like PhysicsWallah, Lead, Apna, and Simplilearn. Deborah Quazzo, the managing partner of GSV Ventures, discusses the sentiment in the Indian edtech industry and the recent fallout at Byju's.

GSV Ventures' Quazzo on the sentiment in Indian edtech, fallout at Byju's and more

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

GSV Ventures' Quazzo on the sentiment in Indian edtech, fallout at Byju's and more

GSV Ventures, a US-based investor focused on digitized education and upskilling companies, is looking to make a new investment in the Indian edtech space. The firm has previously invested in notable Indian startups such as PhysicsWallah, Lead, Apna, and Simplilearn. In a recent interview, GSV Ventures' managing partner, Deborah Quazzo, discussed the sentiment in the Indian edtech market, the fallout at Byju's, and the challenges and opportunities in the industry. GSV Ventures currently manages assets worth $800 million.

GSV, Z47 stare at losses as edtech portfolio firm shuts down

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VCCircle · 3m ago

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GSV Ventures and Z47, a multi-stage venture capital firm and early-stage investor respectively, may incur losses following the shutdown of an edtech company within their portfolio. The company has ceased operations and laid off all employees, as reported by various sources. GSV Ventures and Z47 had collaboratively invested alongside a US-based startup accelerator. The details surrounding the closure are not fully disclosed, highlighting the risks associated with venture capital investments in the edtech sector.

Fireside Ventures appoints former Flipkart exec as operating partner

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VCCircle · 8m ago

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Saudi VC firm RAED Ventures gets another LP for third fund

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VCCircle · 6m ago

Saudi VC firm RAED Ventures gets another LP for third fund

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BYJU'S crisis taught investors, board to be on toes: GSV CEO Moe

Inshorts · 1y ago

BYJU'S crisis taught investors, board to be on toes: GSV CEO Moe

US-based VC firm GSV Ventures' CEO Michael Moe said investors and board members have learned from the crisis at BYJU'S to be "more on their toes". "When you're an investor in a company, you have roles, responsibilities, as a fiduciary to help the company," he stated. "It has been painful...but...it brings...maturity and growth of the marketplace," he added.

After a year-long pause, GSV Ventures looks to invest in Indian edtechs in 2025

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Livemint · 7m ago

After a year-long pause, GSV Ventures looks to invest in Indian edtechs in 2025

GSV Ventures, a US-based venture capital firm specializing in edtech investments, is reportedly re-entering the Indian market after a year of inactivity. The firm is expected to announce two new deals, including one in India, in 2025. Despite refraining from making any new investments in Indian edtech startups in 2024, GSV Ventures had previously invested around $90 million in over 10 Indian startups. The firm is now showing renewed interest in the Indian edtech sector, driven by the potential public listing of Physics Wallah in 2025 and the positive funding environment in the country.

Bessemer Venture Partners appoints Pankaj Mitra as Partner

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Entrackr · 1m ago

Bessemer Venture Partners appoints Pankaj Mitra as Partner

Bessemer Venture Partners appoints Pankaj Mitra as Partner Bessemer Venture Partners has welcomed Pankaj Mitra as a Partner in its India team. Mitra will lead investments in AI, enterprise-tech, and cybersecurity as Bessemer doubles down on its India strategy. He joins from Cisco’s corporate development team, where he led global investments and M&A for the Customer Experience portfolio. His track record includes notable bets on Fiddler, Uniphore, and Whatfix. Previously, he helped launch Infosys’s $500 million innovation fund, investing in companies like Ideaforge and Whoop. He began his career at VMware and Deloitte, bringing a rare combination of product, strategy, and venture experience. “The ongoing AI platform shift offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity. I’m excited to partner with ambitious founders driving this evolution,” said Mitra. This appointment follows Bessemer’s announcement of its $350 million second India fund, with a focus on AI, fintech, enterprise, digital health, consumer, and cybersecurity. The firm has backed companies like Swiggy, Urban Company, Mediassist, Perfios, and recently Boldfit, Easebuzz, Protectt, Shopdeck, among others.

Post Byju’s, investors worried about governance at startups: GSV Ventures MD Deborah Quazzo

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Post Byju’s, investors worried about governance at startups: GSV Ventures MD Deborah Quazzo

Deborah Quazzo, managing partner of edtech investor GSV Ventures, expressed concerns about governance among Indian startups, citing recent developments around troubled edtech firm Byju's. Quazzo mentioned that the edtech sector is challenging to make profitable and faces regulatory friction. She also emphasized the need for transparency and governance from both investors and startups. Byju's, valued at $22 billion, has faced criticism for corporate governance issues and is aiming to raise $200 million in a rights issue. Quazzo also discussed potential consolidation in the edtech space and highlighted the B2B K-12 segment as an opportunity for growth in India's edtech market.

Africa's Verod Capital appoints another partner in bid to grow

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Africa's Verod Capital appoints another partner in bid to grow

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