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'It’s the best time to be an angel investor,' says Peak XV’s Rajan Anandan on India's deeptech boom

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YourStory · 4m ago

'It’s the best time to be an angel investor,' says Peak XV’s Rajan Anandan on India's deeptech boom

India's deeptech sector is booming, creating ideal conditions for angel investors, according to Rajan Anandan of Peak XV Partners. The firm now allocates 15-20% to deeptech, emphasizing its future potential. At Startup Mahakumbh, the need for regulatory reforms was highlighted to overcome funding challenges, especially for Series A investments. Panelists advocated longer startup recognition periods to sustain momentum. With India becoming a hub for emerging ideas, it’s a pivotal time for investors and businesses.

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India needs more founders with deep technical expertise: Peak XV’s Rajan Anandan

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

India needs more founders with deep technical expertise: Peak XV’s Rajan Anandan

Rajan Anandan, MD of Peak XV Partners, emphasized the need for more technical founders in the Indian startup landscape, particularly in fields like AI and software development. He highlighted the importance of fostering industries built on intellectual property and directed investments towards deeptech, AI, advanced manufacturing, and quantum computing. Anandan stressed the need for increased investments in Indian universities, research centers, and the promotion of PhD programs. He also discussed the potential of IPO markets and expressed astonishment at the profitability prospects of his portfolio companies.

Indian startups seen raising $10-12 billion this year: Peak XV’s Rajan Anandan

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Indian startups seen raising $10-12 billion this year: Peak XV’s Rajan Anandan

Indian startups are expected to raise around $10-12 billion in funding this year, which is seen as sufficient to build the country's ecosystem, according to Rajan Anandan, Managing Director of Peak XV Partners. This estimate follows a period of exuberance in 2021 and 2022 during which India received $60 billion in funding. Anandan also noted that around $20 billion of private capital is currently uninvested and committed to the Indian market. The report suggests that in the coming years, there will be at least 100 Indian startups aiming for initial public offerings.

Biggest patriotic act today is picking India-made products: Nikhil

YouTube · 1y ago

Biggest patriotic act today is picking India-made products: Nikhil

Nikhil Kamath, the Co-founder of Zerodha, expressed that the most significant display of patriotism "in today's modern capitalist world" involves choosing products made in India, even if they may have slightly lower quality. Responding to Kamath's comment during a podcast interview, Rajan Anandan, Managing Director of Peak XV Partners, disagreed, stating that it's not a good strategy and that one should strive to excel with the best product.

Can't link funding winter to once-in-100yrs COVID funding: Anandan

YouTube · 1y ago

Can't link funding winter to once-in-100yrs COVID funding: Anandan

Rajan Anandan, Managing Director of Peak XV Partners, mentioned that the current funding situation shouldn't be compared to the substantial funding startups received during the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasized that the present conditions are more typical, likening it to returning to normal temperatures after experiencing an exceptionally hot summer. Anandan also noted that this is an opportune period for both building and investing.

50% of firms we invest in have no line of code written: Peak XV MD

Inshorts · 2y ago

50% of firms we invest in have no line of code written: Peak XV MD

Rajan Anandan, the Managing Director of Peak XV Partners, stated that approximately 50% of the companies they invest in at the seed level do not have any code written yet. In essence, their investments rely heavily on exceptional teams venturing into expansive markets with profound insights. Anandan further mentioned that achieving a product-market fit is a prerequisite for securing series A funding in the present landscape.

Peak XV has Rs 16,000 crore for investment; AI to be in focus: Rajan Anandan

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Peak XV has Rs 16,000 crore for investment; AI to be in focus: Rajan Anandan

Venture capital firm Peak XV Partners, with a significant investment of about Rs 16,000 crores, is actively looking to invest in AI startups. The firm has already made over 25 AI investments in the past 1-1.5 years. Rajan Anandan, the managing director of Peak XV Partners, emphasized the emergence of AI application companies across various sectors such as healthcare, retail, agriculture, and financial services. Anandan also highlighted the need for more AI researchers in India and the importance of investing in AI research.

50% of firms we invest in have no line of code written: Peak XV MD

Inshorts · 2y ago

50% of firms we invest in have no line of code written: Peak XV MD

Rajan Anandan, the Managing Director of Peak XV Partners, stated that approximately 50% of the companies his firm invests in at the seed stage have not yet written any code. Instead, they focus on identifying exceptional teams with profound insights into large markets. Anandan emphasized that having a product-market fit is crucial to secure Series A funding in the current landscape, highlighting the importance of validating market viability before advancing to the next funding stage.

VCats++ Returns With ‘Angel School’ To Help Investors Unlock The Secrets Of Strategic Angel Investing

Inc42 · 1y ago

VCats++ Returns With ‘Angel School’ To Help Investors Unlock The Secrets Of Strategic Angel Investing

Angel School By VCats++ is an initiative that aims to make angel investing more accessible and less risky for a wider audience. With the goal of democratizing angel investing, the program has trained over 300 angel investors and has featured renowned investing experts such as Dr Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, Rajan Anandan, and Vikrant Potnis. By lowering entry barriers and providing strategic evaluation techniques, Angel School hopes to provide individuals with the knowledge and tools to make informed investment decisions in the startup ecosystem.

Peak XV Has INR 16K Cr Dry Powder For Startups: Rajan Anandan

Inc42 · 1y ago

Peak XV Has INR 16K Cr Dry Powder For Startups: Rajan Anandan

Rajan Anandan, Managing Director of Sequoia Capital India, announced that the firm has over INR 16,000 crore available for investment and is particularly interested in supporting startups in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Anandan discussed the attractiveness of AI as an investment theme and highlighted the $20 billion currently available for Indian startups in the VC ecosystem. He also mentioned Peak XV's recent investments in semiconductor, spacetech, and green hydrogen startups, challenging the perception that Indian VCs are risk averse.

Indian startups on track to raise $8-12 billion this year: Peak XV MD Rajan Anandan

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

Indian startups on track to raise $8-12 billion this year: Peak XV MD Rajan Anandan

Indian startups are projected to secure $8-12 billion in funding this year, as stated by Rajan Anandan, Managing Director of venture capital firm Peak XV. He praised the Indian startup ecosystem for being the most dynamic in the world. Anandan highlighted that $20 billion worth of private capital is currently uninvested but committed to investments in private firms and startups in India. Last year, funding for Indian startups was $7 billion, but this year it is on track to reach $8-12 billion, marking sustained growth in the ecosystem. Anandan believes that $10 billion per year is sufficient to support the Indian startup ecosystem.

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