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VCs hire experts to help with exits as LPs look for returns

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

VCs hire experts to help with exits as LPs look for returns

Venture capital (VC) firms in India are hiring executives for corporate development roles as they focus on facilitating successful exits and redistributing capital to limited partners. Leading VC firms, including Lightspeed, Accel, and Matrix Partners India, are looking for professionals with investment banking expertise to help monetize and harvest investments as portfolio companies reach maturity. These professionals will be responsible for overseeing follow-on financing, mergers and acquisitions, secondary market transactions, and guiding startups towards their initial public offerings (IPOs). Returning capital to limited partners has become crucial for VCs looking to raise subsequent funds.

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Is India Finally Living Up To Its Exit Potential For Startup VCs?

Inc42 · 10m ago

Is India Finally Living Up To Its Exit Potential For Startup VCs?

There is a growing interest in exits from old deals in the Indian startup ecosystem. The success of companies like Tracxn and Unicommerce in the public market has shown that there is a demand for profitable tech companies with relatively low revenue. This trend is reassuring for venture capital firms and their limited partners (LPs) who see Indian startups as a viable investment asset class. More investors are comfortable with secondary deals and are looking for an easier path to exit and a view of the IPO runway. However, big exits with large returns have been rare in the Indian VC landscape despite a high number of funding deals.

VCs looking for partial exits, investors eyeing IPO-bound firms push up secondary deals

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

VCs looking for partial exits, investors eyeing IPO-bound firms push up secondary deals

Venture capital investors are increasingly seeking partial exits from late-stage startups as they face pressure to generate returns in a challenging technology market. Several startup companies have seen a significant reduction in valuations as early backers demand exits, while there is also a growing demand for secondary stakes in companies planning to go public. This comes as venture investments in India decreased from $38.5 billion in 2021 to $9.6 billion in 2023. The trend of secondary transactions is expected to continue as long-term investors look to acquire stakes from venture capital firms and derive value from IPOs.

CX Partners, Sabre Capital line up an exit but will they beat the benchmark?

VCCircle

VCCircle · 5m ago

CX Partners, Sabre Capital line up an exit but will they beat the benchmark?

CX Partners and Sabre Capital, two private equity firms, are preparing for a liquidity event by establishing a portfolio company, while some high-net-worth individual investors also plan to monetize their investments. However, the returns expected from these alternative investment firms might not satisfy their Limited Partners (LPs). These firms are strategizing exits, but the key question remains whether they will achieve returns that surpass industry benchmarks, amidst changing market conditions.

The new math: Why seed investors are selling their winners earlier | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 17d ago

The new math: Why seed investors are selling their winners earlier | TechCrunch

Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures explores shifting dynamics in seed investing due to pressures for interim liquidity from limited partners (LPs). With returns dwindling and LPs seeking quicker returns, Hudson considers selling at Series B stage for greater returns. Despite challenges, smaller funds, like Precursor, aim to tactically manage exit strategies amid evolving LP demands. As funds grow, the investment process becomes more algorithmic, potentially overlooking unconventional yet high-return opportunities. Hudson emphasizes adapting to these changes while maintaining investment flexibility.

From Valuation To Value: Indian VCs Shift The Gears

Inc42 · 9m ago

From Valuation To Value: Indian VCs Shift The Gears

- Indian startup ecosystem displays increased optimism in 2024, with a shift from valuations to value. - Startups are being judged based on revenue generation and progress towards breakeven, rather than vanity valuations. - Y Combinator's founder highlights the importance of investment decisions over valuations and the potential for high returns. - The concept of "derived valuations" suggests that, over time, startup valuations align with those of public market counterparts. - MoneyX by Inc42 showcased the bullishness in the startup ecosystem, with discussions focusing on true valuations, monetization, profits, IPOs, and exits.

Indian VCs Asked To Spill The Beans On Deals With LPs

Inc42 · 9m ago

Indian VCs Asked To Spill The Beans On Deals With LPs

India's private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) landscape is facing potential changes as the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) asks AIFs or Indian VC firms to disclose if their investors or limited partners (LPs) have received preferential terms or greater influence in deal-making. This move raises concerns about fairness and equal treatment among different types of investors. LPs, including HNIs, family offices, corporate funds, and institutional investors, have expressed worries about the transparency and equity of VC funds. The involvement of large corporate entities as LPs can bring benefits but could also lead to distressed acquisitions of companies within the fund's portfolio.

LP Summit Dubai 2024: Robust IPO pipeline driving optimism on exits, say panellists

VCCircle

VCCircle · 9m ago

LP Summit Dubai 2024: Robust IPO pipeline driving optimism on exits, say panellists

- Robust IPO pipeline in Middle East and India driving optimism for exit deals, according to panelists at LP Summit Dubai 2024 - Evolution of exit ecosystem in the MENA region from strategic deals to more IPO-driven exits discussed - Increased number of IPOs on stock exchanges in the Middle East and India seen as positive for investors - Panelists highlight the potential for strong returns through IPO exits in the region - LP Summit Dubai 2024 provides a platform for industry experts to discuss and analyze trends in the investment landscape

New funds generating returns, selecting right GPs critical: Panellists at LP Summit Dubai 2024

VCCircle

VCCircle · 9m ago

New funds generating returns, selecting right GPs critical: Panellists at LP Summit Dubai 2024

- New private equity and venture capital funds in India are showing promising returns. - It has become crucial to carefully select the right general partners due to the increasing number of alternative investment options. - The VCCircle LP Summit 2024 in Dubai featured industry experts discussing the importance of selecting the right GPs in this landscape. - Funds with a strategic focus and experienced GPs are more likely to generate favorable returns. - The event included discussions on the challenges and opportunities faced by LPs in the Indian private equity and venture capital market.

Mutual funds ramp up stakes in new-age companies by 2-3X as PE/VCs head out

Money Control

Money Control · 2y ago

Mutual funds ramp up stakes in new-age companies by 2-3X as PE/VCs head out

Improvement in profitability and funding winter attract mutual funds to firms like Paytm, Zomato, Nykaa, PB Fintech, Delhivery. Experts say MFs might look to ramp up holdings further in these new-age stocks

Why VCs are investing in startups that help other startups shut down

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Why VCs are investing in startups that help other startups shut down

Venture capitalists have shown interest in investing in startups that help other startups shut down. With an estimated 90% failure rate for startups, there is a growing market for companies specializing in winding down other businesses. These startups assist with returning unused capital, auctioning assets, or facilitating the sale of companies to shut down. Investors see this as an opportunity to make returns for limited partners while helping founders move on more efficiently. Some examples of startups in this space include Sunset, which recently raised $1.45 million, and SimpleClosure, which secured $4 million in funding.

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