Athera Venture Partners (formerly Inventus India)

🌟 Athera's Odyssey: Unseen Trajectories 🌟 In this month's edition of our newsletter, we explore how seemingly inconsequential decisions and even setbacks can be the catalysts for success. We delve into three unique perspectives exploring this theme: 1️⃣ CX in the Age of AI: Shameel Abdulla shares the surprising origin story of Clootrack and the 'cognitive' future of businesses. 2️⃣ The Founder Factor: On the second edition of our new series called "Athera Antiportfolio" we recount missing out on Moonfrog Labs but gaining a very valuable advisor and friend in the process. 3️⃣ The Man and Mind Behind Matrimony: A very special conversation with Murugavel Janakiraman about how losing his job led to the founding of Bharat Matrimony and how he managed to penetrate the Bharat market beyond India 1.0. Dive into this month's Odyssey and subscribe to receive our monthly insights before everyone else: https://lnkd.in/gVKW4BHB Samir Kumar | Parag Dhol | Rutvik Doshi | Rajiv Mehta | Ishan Sinha | Kavya Prudhvi | Tanya Sequeira | Anshu P.

As we enter the next phase of AI integration into our everyday lives, kick off this week by reading our interview with Krishnakumar Natarajan on how he has navigated technology shifts over two decades of building Mindtree! In this interview, NKK delves into 1. The patterns of technology emergence and growth 2. Examples from his Mindtree journey on how they stayed ahead of the curve 3. Insights into where signals for the future lie and more To be the first one to receive interviews and stories like this every month, subscribe to our Substack now! https://lnkd.in/gMg-MPjY

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🌟 Athera's Odyssey: Embracing Change 🌟 In this month's edition of our newsletter, we explore how embracing change is essential for success in our fast-paced world. We delve into three unique perspectives on adaptability and innovation from the past, present, and future: 1️⃣ Building for the future: Discover how Vivek Goyal and Terra are creating a gaming platform for Gen Alpha kids 2️⃣ Learning from the past: The very first edition of a new series called "Athera Antiportfolio", focussed on startups we missed and the lessons we learned 3️⃣ Navigating present-day paradigm shifts: Insights from Krishnakumar Natarajan on navigating technology and business shifts. Dive into this month's Odyssey and subscribe to receive our monthly insights before everyone else: https://lnkd.in/ghXHMNdx Samir Kumar | Parag Dhol | Rutvik Doshi | Rajiv Mehta | Ishan Sinha | Kavya Prudhvi | Tanya Sequeira | Anshu P.

When a distracted scooter rider in Bengaluru narrowly avoided an accident, it sparked a revolutionary idea for the BluArmor team. The idea led to the creation of the HS1 helmet headset – a lifesaver designed for India's 200+ million riders. 🇮🇳 From understanding the unique needs of Indian commuters to designing a product that seamlessly integrates into their daily lives, read on to know about the incredible journey behind building a device for every Indian. Click the link below to uncover the full story! 👇 #BluArmor #Innovation #MadeInIndia #RoadSafety #MadeInIndia #VentureCapital https://lnkd.in/eFFRggQ3

Next week Thursday, 23 May, 5:30-6:30 pm IST, my CFA Institute colleague Pankaj Sharma, together with Rutvik Doshi, General Partner at Athera Venture Partners (formerly Inventus India), will speak at the webinar “Practitioners’ Insights: Venture Capital Amid Huge Macro-Opportunities, Funding Slowdowns, and High-Profile Failures.” Rutvik and Pankaj will explore the polarized context of Indian venture capital: on one hand, favorable demographics, strong public markets, and an above-average domestic growth rate bode well; on the other hand, poor governance and inadequate controls weigh heavily on investor sentiments. Join us to hear how India is placed today to meet these associated challenges; you can learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/e698zq8v

About a week ago we sat down with Srikanth Meenakshi to talk about the legacy of Daniel Kahneman, for those who missed it, here's a timely reminder of some timeless wisdom about decision-making and investing from the perspective of a seasoned founder who has helped millions of Indians invest responsibly. https://lnkd.in/eyaBrnXj

Shakuntala, Pixxel's pathfinder satellite launched in April 2022, has gracefully completed its final voyage in space and deorbited. From beaming down some of the most beautiful hyperspectral images the world has ever seen to reaffirming our faith in the mission to build a health monitor for the planet, Shakuntala’s journey has been nothing short of exemplary. It's a milestone we'll cherish forever. ❤️ Watch the video linked in the comments section for more details! 🔗👇

Big News! 🚀 We're over the moon to share that ClickPost has just closed Series-A funding, marking a pivotal moment in our journey to transform the logistics landscape! 💼✨ We are backed by Inflexor Ventures, Athera Venture Partners (formerly Inventus India), Riverwalk Holdings and Rebright Partners in this funding round. Huge shoutout to them for believing in our vision and joining us on this transformative journey! This significant milestone wouldn't have been possible without the superb ClickPost team, our dedicated partners and our loyal customers. Huge thanks to all of you for supporting ClickPost throughout the journey! 🙌 With this investment, we are geared to accelerate our growth plans and reach even greater heights. Curious about what lies ahead? Read more about our plans here: https://lnkd.in/gtwASDRG We are also hiring actively in sales, engineering and solutions support departments! Check out our openings here- https://lnkd.in/gjvUzWGR or Email us at careers@clickpost.in #funding #seriesa #clickpost #logisticssaas #seriesAfunding #startupfunding

🇮🇳 Welcome to a very special edition of Odyssey 🇮🇳 https://lnkd.in/guvGGNnm As the world's largest democracy goes to the polls we explore India through three unique lenses in this edition of our monthly newsletter, read on to learn about: 1️⃣ How PK Sundararajan's BluArmor is changing the way India rides with an indigenously designed and developed product for 200 million riders. 2️⃣ Join Kavya Prudhvi as she shares her insights and experiences navigating the Indian tech and venture capital ecosystem. 3️⃣ We speak with Srikanth Meenakshi to discuss the legacy of the late Daniel Kahneman and his impact on Srikanth's life and understanding of the Indian investor Subscribe to delve into the heart of India's innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment landscape. Samir Kumar | Parag Dhol | Rutvik Doshi | Rajiv Mehta | Ishan Sinha | Anshu P. | Tanya Sequeira