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Hi Manik, It was great connecting with you recently regarding our startup. I’ll be reaching out via email soon. I’m also keen to deepen my understanding of venture capital. My long term goal is to launch my own VC fund alongside building my startup, hopefully someday. While I’m familiar with the basics of vc, I’m eager to learn more about real world deals and the behind the scenes processes. I’m particularly inspired by how firms like palantir and blackrock operate. I have a strong background in stock market investing and in analyzing funds and company financials. Also, I’d love to gain deeper insights into developing investment thesis and evaluating startups effectively.

i don’t just want to learn VC. i want to understand how capital shapes culture. from founder hustle to fund math — i’m all in. teach me the game, i’ll play it like a builder.

Hey Manik i would love to connect with you and get hands on knowledge about vc funds and how we can raise. having proper and real knowledge will help us to understand better how vc works and all

I’m eager to learn the VC game because, as a student entrepreneur building an innovative venture in India’s $30B+ FMCG space, I see VC expertise as the key to turning my vision into a scalable reality. I’m raising INR 20 lakh to develop a prototype that addresses a pressing consumer need, and I’m committed to mastering deal-making, pitching, and growth strategies to make it a success. Long-term, I want to build a legacy startup that disrupts the industry—your mentorship could be the catalyst! Let’s build something transformative together. #VCJourney #Entrepreneurship

Because I’m building in the toughest terrain — Tier 3 India — with no fancy network, no ecosystem access, just grit and traction. I’ve bootstrapped from ₹0 to ₹90L+ revenue, 160+ daily orders, and 70% repeat rate — all while running ops from a beat-up scooty and a single dark store.I don’t want VC for the badge. I want it because my market needs it. Learning the game from someone who’s done it is the edge I need.

Hi Manik,I’m really passionate about learning VC because I want to understand how successful investors identify and nurture promising ideas from the ground up. I’ve always been intrigued by how firms like Palantir and BlackRock approach their investments — combining deep market knowledge with a sharp eye for potential. I’ve started analyzing early-stage startups within the SaaS sector and want to learn how to build a strong investment thesis, spot key metrics, and assess the quality of founding teams. I’m working on a side project that could evolve into a fundable business, and I’d like to understand the behind-the-scenes process of fundraising and due diligence from an experienced VC. I’m hoping this mentorship will give me a solid foundation for both sides of the table — as a founder and as an aspiring investor — and help me make more informed decisions in the future!

I want to learn about Venture Capital because it sits at the intersection of innovation, finance, and impact. As someone passionate about startups and problem-solving, understanding venture capital helps me not only raise funds effectively but also think like an investor—how to assess risk, market potential, and scalability. I believe learning VC will make me a better founder, a smarter operator, and in the future, maybe even an investor who can help new ideas grow.

Not here to impress Just here because I’ve been building for 3 years without much guidance Burned my own cash Made all the mistakes Still showing up every day trying to build something that actually solves a problem I don’t just want to learn VC I want to understand how investors actually think So I stop wasting time building stuff that’ll never raise, never scale If that sounds like someone worth mentoring I’m in

Having done an Investment Banking apprenticeship at Finlatics, I got hands on with IB and VC case projects, valuation models, exit strategy analysis, the full package . What really sparks me about VC is seeing how bold ideas become real because someone believed in them and took the plunge. I’ve already got the foundation down, I learn super fast, and I can’t wait to dive in and start researching the next wave of startups. Really hoping I get picked, this feels like exactly where I belong. 🙏

Hi Manik, as someone with a little experience in the industry I'm still finding my footing, as in the sectors I will focus on and the entirety of the deal flow with any firm. I'm looking for mentorship because so far I may have experience with due diligence and thesis, but I keep finding myself in search of a clear structure as to what to learn and when to learn

Hi Manik! I’d love to join. I’m currently building an ambulance service startup aiming to solve real emergency problems in India with unique features like 'Book Now, Pay Later' and doorstep doctor visits. I believe learning the VC game will help me scale this impactful idea properly. Would be grateful for the mentorship

Hi Manik. I would love to get in touch with you and learn VC. I want to get into the world of VC and investing. Understand how they evaluate the right business to invest in and build relationships. How to manage VC funds firm. How to handle management and ops. This not only excites me but helps me to strengthen my knowledge as well.

Hi Manik , The day I learnt how investments and funds work for longer commitments I was fond of getting into the real vc space. Someday I want to start a vc fund inspired by how BlackRock works so aggressively and patiently without any noise in the space. I don't have any funding but I have a startup idea that might shape the shopping space around in india and also can fill the gaps in the sector as well. Hopefully waiting for your mentorship as for the whole.

Hey Manik.! I am into the space of VC close to a year now, working as Investment Analyst in angel syndicates and government settings. Why me I wana learn and make my current skills sky rocket!

Manik, as a student with an insatiable curiosity and a deep commitment to continuous upskilling, your offer to mentor is exactly what I'm seeking. My two reasons: First, I believe the VC landscape is the ultimate classroom for understanding innovation and market dynamics, and I'm eager to immerse myself in real-world applications of that knowledge. Second, I'm not just looking to observe; I want to actively contribute and learn the 'how-to' from the ground up, with a long-term vision of making a tangible impact in the startup ecosystem. My dedication to learning is unwavering, and I'm ready for the challenge.

changing the way people study/ prepare for any exam, any competition , solving real problems of all the students ,teachers and parents,

Hello 👋 I would like to know about your work, rather than raise funds for my startup.....One more thing is I plan to have my own Investment Firm someday....so getting to know the work would be great... Thanks

Hello Manik Gruver it's my passion to become a VC because from the last few years I have been in Investment finding the right person to investors to invest money ✌️ I am eagerly waiting to start my VC so kindly Guide me accordingly.

Hi Manik, I want to learn how I can stay focused on my startup so that I can generate organic traffic and turn them into my customers.

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