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Mumbai-based VC firm 9Unicorns appoints Vinod Keni as partner

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IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Mumbai-based VC firm 9Unicorns appoints Vinod Keni as partner

Mumbai-based venture capital firm 9Unicorns has appointed Vinod Keni as a Partner. In this role, Keni will focus on portfolio development and fundraising for Fund I. With over 30 years of experience in investment advisory, angel investing, and venture capital, Keni brings a wealth of knowledge to the firm. Co-founder Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma expressed excitement about Keni's extensive experience and track record, stating that his insights will strengthen 9Unicorns' presence in the startup ecosystem. Keni himself is honored to join the team and believes his expertise will have a meaningful impact on the startup ecosystem.

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Venture Catalysts' accelerator platform, 9Unicorns, has appointed investor Vinod Keni as a partner. Keni will be responsible for developing the portfolio of 9Unicorns' first fund and creating a fundraising and LP network. With three decades of experience in investment advisory services, angel investing, and venture capital, Keni brings valuable expertise to the team. His previous investments include AgniKul Cosmos, ActivityHero, and SureWaves MediaTech. 9Unicorns recently closed its maiden fund with $100 million and invests in startups across various sectors. Keni's appointment will support the platform's expansion in the USA market.

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Three partners to leave VC fund Lightbox Ventures

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Economic Times · 1y ago

Three partners to leave VC fund Lightbox Ventures

Sandeep Murthy remains the only partner in the Mumbai-based firm, which has 25 portfolio firms. Portfolio firms backed by the departing executives are likely to stay within Lightbox, sources said.

Kae appoints former Endiya exec, elevates own partner to general partner position

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Kae appoints former Endiya exec, elevates own partner to general partner position

Mumbai-based venture capital firm, Kae Capital, has announced the appointment of Abhishek Srivastava as a general partner and promoted Gaurav Chaturvedi to the same position. Srivastava, formerly of Endiya Partners, brings over 20 years of experience to the firm, while Chaturvedi has been with Kae Capital since 2018. Kae Capital currently manages around $250m in capital and is investing from its third fund, closed in 2022. The firm's portfolio includes Healthkart, Zetwerk and Loantap.

VC-backed B2B platform Finhaat raises fresh funds

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VC-backed B2B platform Finhaat raises fresh funds

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Ex-Goldman Sachs Executive Sidhi Dalmia Joins Venture Catalysts’ VC Grid Syndicate

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Ex-Goldman Sachs Executive Sidhi Dalmia Joins Venture Catalysts’ VC Grid Syndicate

Mumbai-based Venture Catalysts has announced the appointment of former Goldman Sachs executive Sidhi Dalmia as a founding partner and co-lead for its newly launched syndicate fund VC Grid. Dalmia brings extensive experience working in economic hubs such as Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, and New York. VC Grid focuses on investing $500K to $1.5M in high-alpha opportunities across the seed to Series A stages. The firm aims to offer not only capital but also market access and business opportunities to startups with the collective expertise and resources of its member investors.

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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas appoints former Trilegal lawyer as partner

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Did VC firm Triton’s exit from recycling company beat the benchmark?

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Did VC firm Triton’s exit from recycling company beat the benchmark?

Mumbai-based venture capital firm Triton Investment Advisors, led by managing partner Pradyumna Dalmia, has successfully exited from a recycling company, part of its maiden fund from six years ago. Triton, known for its early-stage investments, is now focused on raising its second fund. The exit, a landmark for Triton, illustrates the firm's strategy and performance within the venture capital industry, with questions on whether the exit surpassed industry benchmarks.

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