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Why Retention Is The Secret Sauce For Early-Stage Startups’ Growth

Inc42 · 11m ago

Why Retention Is The Secret Sauce For Early-Stage Startups’ Growth

Acquiring new customers can be costly, with studies suggesting it can be up to twenty-five times more expensive than retaining existing ones. The probability of converting an existing customer is much higher at 60-70%, while for new customers, it is only 5-20%. Startups can achieve sustainable growth by adopting a 'flywheel' approach, focusing on the acquisition, engagement, and retention of customers.

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Accel names new partners; Ideaspring hires a Chiratae exec

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VCCircle · 4m ago

Accel names new partners; Ideaspring hires a Chiratae exec

Accel promoted Pratik Agarwal and Rachit Parekh to partners, reflecting their contributions and support for early and growth-stage startups like Niyo and Citymall. Agarwal focuses on early-stage investments, while Parekh sits on growth-stage company boards. Meanwhile, Ideaspring Capital hired Kailashnath MS, a former Chiratae Ventures executive, as a partner. Kailashnath, who heads seed investments, previously led funding for AI and tech startups and focuses on healthcare company investments.

Funding freeze bites into the early stage businesses

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

Funding freeze bites into the early stage businesses

In Q3CY2023, venture capital firms showed a preference for investing in newer startups. Late stage startups, including Unicorns, have been more affected by the funding freeze, while early stage investment activity has remained relatively unaffected. However, the funding winter is now impacting the early stage funding segment as well.

XYXX, Mokobara backer Sauce.VC floats third VC fund

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VCCircle · 1y ago

XYXX, Mokobara backer Sauce.VC floats third VC fund

Consumer-focused early-stage venture capital firm, Sauce.VC, has launched its third flagship VC fund, aiming to raise Rs 250 crore. The firm, which invests in disruptive consumer brands and platforms at a pre-revenue or idea stage, has already invested in companies such as XYXX, The Whole Truth Foods, Mokobara, Innovist, and Supertails from its Sauce Continuity Fund. It plans to invest in 15-16 early-stage companies with the new fund. Sauce.VC recently elevated Yash Dholakia to a partner role, who joined the firm in April 2022.

Startups, including early-stage, focusing more on fundamentals than growth

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Livemint · 1y ago

Startups, including early-stage, focusing more on fundamentals than growth

Investors are seeing a shift in startup founders' focus from just growth to building sustainable businesses. Startups are pausing growth to assess their operating models and profitability. This shift is seen as a sign of a maturing ecosystem, where long-term value is prioritized over short-term hype. Private markets have undergone correction due to overvaluation of startups, leading to a decline in funding and deal volume. While early-stage startups need to show prolific growth, mid- and late-stage startups are focusing on improving unit economics and profitability, with the aim of going public.

Sauce VC logs final close of third fund at Rs 365 crore

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Sauce VC logs final close of third fund at Rs 365 crore

Delhi-based venture investor Sauce VC has closed its third fund at INR 365 crore ($49.5 million), surpassing its target of INR 250 crore. The consumer-focused fund has raised capital from domestic investors, including Pratithi Investments, Sharrp Ventures, Singularity Ventures, and Saison Capital. Sauce VC will use the fund to invest in 12-15 early-stage consumer brands, with a focus on pre-revenue companies. The firm has already made investment commitments in segments such as apparel, baby care, personal care, and veterinary care. The fund will also reserve about 75% of the capital for follow-on investments.

US VC QED investors set to deploy $300 million in India, APAC

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

US VC QED investors set to deploy $300 million in India, APAC

QED Investors, a US venture capital firm, plans to invest $250-$300 million in early and growth-stage startups in India and the Asia Pacific region. With a $925-million fund raised in 2023, the firm targets growth-stage companies, deploying $3-$20 million for first checks and $20-$50 million for growth investments. Previously, QED invested $220 million across Asia, focusing on fintech and embedded finance, with investments in Indian startups like Jupiter and OneCard.

Equirus’ early-stage fund set for final close in two months

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VCCircle · 3m ago

Equirus’ early-stage fund set for final close in two months

Equirus, a diversified financial services firm, is nearing the final close of its early-stage investment fund, the Equirus InnovateX Fund, within the next two months. The fund, launched last year, aims to invest in early-stage startups, bolstering Equirus’ presence across various verticals through recent acquisitions. This strategic move underscores the company's commitment to fostering innovation and supporting emerging businesses in their growth and development phases.

Investors taking 30% of a startup in a round are short-sighted

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 1y ago

Investors taking 30% of a startup in a round are short-sighted

In a TechCrunch article titled "Short-sighted investors are hindering early-stage startups," the author discusses how investors who insist on taking large equity stakes in early-stage funding rounds can be detrimental to the startup's success. By diluting the founders too much, these investors hinder the company's ability to attract future investment and disincentivize the founders. The article emphasizes the need for investors to support startups instead of hindering their growth and jeopardizing future returns.

How India Accelerator’s ‘Multiverse’ Is Building The 4C’s Of Startup Success

Inc42 · 1y ago

How India Accelerator’s ‘Multiverse’ Is Building The 4C’s Of Startup Success

India Accelerator (IA), a startup accelerator launched in 2017, has supported over 225 startups since its inception, with two-thirds of them raising follow-on funding. The accelerator focuses on the four Cs of startups - capital, competency, connections, and community - to provide a comprehensive ecosystem for nurturing and assisting early-stage founders. IA offers seed-stage funding through strategic partnerships and operates various service units to support its portfolio startups. Additionally, IA is revamping its investment strategy to identify future trends and sectors for long-term growth.

Unicorn sightings become rare as VCs shun that leap of faith

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Unicorn sightings become rare as VCs shun that leap of faith

Early-stage startups are struggling to attract "leap of faith capital" as investors focus on late-stage companies. While early-stage deals are happening, big investors like SoftBank and Tiger Global are more inclined towards established startups and potential IPOs. Only two startups have become unicorns this year, compared to the previous year's total of two. The investment process for new firms is still lengthy, and funding is primarily limited to fast-growing and profitable companies. However, there is optimism that ventures fixing their economics will be able to raise significant capital in the future.

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