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Anonymous

Stealth • 9d

Despite a significant number of Indian startups struggling to achieve profitability, venture capitalists continue to invest heavily in them. What drives this investment strategy, and what are the expectations of VC firms in this scenario?"

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Anonymous 3

Stealth • 9d

India is a goldmine of potential. With a massive consumer base and rising digital adoption, VCs see startups as entry tickets to untapped markets, even if profitability takes years.

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Anonymous 2

Stealth • 9d

Bro it's simple, you miss all of the shots you don't take so they just max it out to ensure some shots hit the target

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Anonymous 1

Stealth • 9d

They know 8 out of 10 will fail and it takes a while for economies of scale to kick in so it's just smart diversification

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