Nitin Pachisia

I had a lot of fun recording a podcast episode with Shiva Singh Sangwan. We discussed the evolution of Humba Ventures & Susa Ventures; tips for raising and building a fund; how to improve investment sourcing & picking; the role of luck in investing, and so on. https://lnkd.in/eiqsStej

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Few moments feel as good as watching our founders crush it out in the world. Seeing Harshal Chokhawala speak at SynBioBeta about building ZymoChem was one of those times. Our job as investors is to support the entrepreneurs who are ready to change the world. At Breakout Ventures, this means partnering with creative bioscience founders who are determined to overcome the biggest challenges in human and climate health. When Harshal launched ZymoChem to develop bio-based versions of chemicals and materials, he knew the height of the challenge he was taking on. Over the last few years, we’ve seen him grow his team, scale his tech, win strategic partnerships, and gain crucial funding to keep climbing. He’s taken the stage time and again to show the world how biomanufacturing will help us reach a fossil-free future. SynBioBeta reminds us that we are surrounded by people who believe in biotech's potential for solving our planet’s most pressing problems. Playing a role in this community of scientists and innovators is one of the highlights of my work. And - it was awesome to end the week on a enthusiastic and fun panel packed with folks fighting to make the future of synbio bright Taehong Huh (GS Futures),Kelsey Weimer (Synonym), Kristen McCarthy Barton, CFA (Mango Materials), and Richard Kenny (Hawkwood Biotech Partners). You can read more about ZymoChem’s success and how founders can follow in Harshal’s footsteps in our recent Medium article: https://lnkd.in/ggUiiv9k #SynBioBeta2024 #Biomanufacturing #ClimateTech #Biotech #SyntheticBiology #IndustrialBiotech

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Venture capital exists to capitalize and create hallmark entrepreneurial business building stories, and this one, from Eric Tarczynski, Founder of Contrary, one of the earliest investors in Indian commerce start-up Zepto, is one of those outstanding stories and a must-read below! The growth and progress of this Indian start-up are truly remarkable, especially given it was only founded in 2021! Zepto recently raised $665 million in a new round of funding, more than doubling its valuation to $3.6 billion from $1.4 billion in less than a year, as the #Mumbai-based startup doubles down on its efforts to capture the contested quick commerce market in #India. US-based Glade Brook Capital Partners LLC, Nexus Venture Partners and StepStone Group co-led the “highly-oversubscribed” Series F round. Avenir, Lightspeed India and Avra (former Y Combinator Continuity exec Anu Hariharan’s new fund) as well as existing backers Goodwater, Lachy Groom and Contrary followed. It is clear that US investors are still active and keen on the India start-up market. The startup said its revenue has risen 140% from a year earlier, and its annualized gross merchandise value (GMV) is on track to exceed $1 billion. It works with more than 50,000 delivery partners and is adding over 5,000 delivery partners each month. The company said about 75% of its dark stores were EBITDA positive as of last month. Congratulations Eric Tarczynski and the Zepto Team! #fundraising #indianmarket #venturecapital #earlystage #indianentrepreneeurs #capitalmarkets #highgrowth #unicorns #seed

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If you're a founder seeking advice on how to build great teams, this episode of Matrix Moments is for you. Vikram Vaidyanathan hosts The Whole Truth Foods Founder & CEO, Shashank Mehta and they share their wisdom around building great company cultures. 🌟 Did you know Shashank sent The Whole Truth Foods' culture document, titled Why We Exist, before he met Vikram Vaidyanathan for the first time. 💼💡Shashank's conviction in his company’s mission is unparalleled, with a clear vision of positive societal impact and the ability to inspire others to make it a reality, so much so that the team at The Whole Truth Foods has imbibed the founder's mission, made it their own, and keep him accountable. 👷‍♀️ The Whole Truth's manufacturing is run by women - Shashank shares the challenges they faced in doing this, and shares a story about how the company's culture & mission have been received on the factory floors. Watch this episode for The Whole Truth about Company Culture, including Shashank & Vikram's hiring mantras: https://lnkd.in/dK8DqSf5 #FoundersFirst #CompanyCulture

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🕚Here’s a flashback to an exciting and bold VC fund launch from 2023. 💸 ‘In Q4 2023 Gujarat, India based micro venture capital firm IVY Growth Associates ("Ivy") launched a $30 million VC fund. IVY Growth Fund will be backed by family offices, UHNIs, and global professional investors. 🌍 Focused on #Asia and the #MiddleEast 💡 Deploying capital over a period of 3-5 years into revenue and traction-based start-ups at the #preseriesA stage and beyond. Focus areas including #sustainability, #agritech, #healthcare, #deeptech, #Web3, and #AI. The VC also plans to collaborate with funds based in the Middle East, Singapore, Japan, the UK, and the US to help more Indian start-ups get access to global markets and capital. 📈 ‘Ivy Growth Associates has invested in 70+ start-ups, including Zypp Electric, Bullspree, EMotorad, Bebe Burp, amongst others.' 💭 “We are excited to support the growth of promising start-ups and contribute toward the global economy." - Prateek Tosniwal Co-founder of Ivy Growth Associates 🗞️ YourStory https://lnkd.in/egVVveZk 👏 For the #AudaciousInvestors unleashing innovation and empowering tomorrow🚀 Rachit Poddar I Prateek Tosniwal I Sharad Todi I Mehul Shah I Palak Gupta I Ankit Sanan I Shreya Raithatha I Team Ivy … #venturecapital #vc #funds #startups #entrepreneurs #funding #tech #india #entrepreneurship #technology #innovation #venture #fund

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Modern ecommerce startup Logistiex has raised $250,000 in a bridge funding round led by PACE Family Office, with participation from notable angel investors, including Siddhant Khemka. The startup plans to use the raised capital to bolster product development initiatives and expand the tech team. Read the full story here: 👇 https://lnkd.in/dbEkkz-K #funding #ecommerce #startup #angelinvestors #customers #indianstartupnews

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Episode 341 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Somak Chattopadhyay, Managing Partner at Armory Square Ventures. Yes, markets like the Bay Area, NYC, and Boston get a lot of attention when it comes to building startups and having the ability to raise capital, but there are lots of other places to build a successful company. This has always been the case, but the pandemic definitely pushed this reality further.  This is why a firm like Amory Square Ventures exists. There are lots of secondary markets where entrepreneurs need access to capital and it is also a very important matter for the local economy for these companies to grow and create jobs, versus relocating. Somak shares the details of what led him down the path to start Armory Square Ventures, a seed and early stage venture fund, and why their approach of investing in seconday markets has not only been a differentiator for their firm but what they also consider as an optimism engine and a community catalyst for regions outside Silicon Valley. In this episode of our podcast, we cover: * Advice on how founders can push back on advice from investors. * Somak’s background story and his early career in startups. * How he landed in venture capital at Edison Ventures and Tribeca Venture Partners. * The details on what they are targeting for investments and portfolio company examples like Machinery Partner and ACV Auctions, a Buffalo company that went public. * Somak’s anti-portfolio, companies that he reviewed and an investment didn’t work out and went on to be a successful company. * Advice on building a marketplace. * And so much more. #venturecapital #startups #marketplaces

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Pentathlon Ventures has led an extended $1.2 million seed round funding for ElevateHQ, a company automating the sales commission process and reimagining how companies motivate their employees. Tune into what Apoorv Singh and Kartik Arora, Co-Founders at ElevateHQ have to say. If you have any questions for them, share them in the comments. #Investments #Funding #StartUp #Entrepreneurs #B2B #Sales #Innovation #Tech #Automation #Commission

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How companies purchase software is rapidly evolving, with cloud marketplaces expected to reach $100B in 2026, up from $15B in 2023. Simply put, if you are building and selling cloud software today, it's imperative that you can sell through a cloud marketplace. The journey, however, can be a little confusing, and management can be even harder. With 3x growth last year and 3/4th of our business now flowing through a cloud marketplace, CloudZero switched to Clazar earlier this year to handle our rapid growth, and I couldn't be more thrilled. Trunal B. and Aayush Bahuguna have a big vision for how cloud marketplaces will evolve and how software will be bought and sold in the future. No matter where you are on your journey, learning from them what's coming next is worth your time.

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🚀 Insights from Venture Collision Conf Today! 🚀 Privileged to learn from industry leaders at today's event: Paddy Cosgrave, CEO of Web Summit, Rashmi Gopinath from B Capital and Shailesh Lakhani from Peak XV Partners. Here are some key takeaways: - Rise in Bootstrapping startups: More bootstrapping startups this year than ever, emphasizing a trend towards building with limited external funding. - Secondary Market Activity: The secondary market is more active this year, reflecting dynamic investment strategies compared to last year. - Engineering Talent: Strong engineering talent is crucial for building successful teams. Talent hotspots include the Bay Area, Beijing/China, and India. - Capital Dynamics: The excess capital raised in 2021 and 2022 has intensified competition in certain sectors, diluting opportunities and leading to an unsustainable environment. A return to stability will take time. Grateful to everyone who shared valuable insights today! #Venture #collision2024 #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #TechTrends

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A rapidly maturing startup ecosystem, heightened due diligence practices, and a steady pipeline of startups gearing up for public markets, India is clearly the promised land for investors and entrepreneurs alike. In a recent interview with Vibhuti Sharma from DealStreetAsia, I delved into how India remains a key focus for RTP Global. We discussed how with our new $1B fund, we are doubling down on the region's potential, backed by our dedicated team in India supporting early-stage entrepreneurs. India is an essential part of RTP Global's long-term vision, and we remain committed to nurturing innovative startups that can scale globally

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Last week, I attended Houlihan Lokey's 2024 Global Consumer, Food & Retail Conference in New York. Here are some key takeaways that stood out to me. Continued Tailwinds in the Pet Industry: 🔹 Pet Owner Sentiment: With 92-96% of pet owners viewing their pets as family, there's increasing demand for *functional* treats, supplements, and innovative food formats like freeze-dried pet food, the fastest-growing segment within freeze-dry products. 🔹 Category Consolidation: Single-product and single-capability companies are merging into larger pet platforms, opening up M&A opportunities and filling portfolio gaps. 🔹 Expansion into the Cat Category: Dog-first companies are expanding into the cat category, where purchases are stickier (e.g., cat litter) due to the selective nature of pet cats. Rise of Preventative Wellness: 🔹 Increased Gym Visits: The rise in gym memberships and equipment utilization is driving up replacement rates. 🔹 Female Athlete Surge: The increase in female athletes is influencing market trends. 🔹 Customer Service and Amenities: High-quality customer service and amenities (e.g., towel service, childcare) are essential for retaining gym memberships. Personalized customer interactions enhance member loyalty. 🔹 Men’s Health Awareness: Growing focus on men’s health, addressing the issue of men suffering in silence. 🔹 HSA/FSA Approvals: The IRS and health insurance companies are increasingly approving preventative wellness expenses like gym memberships and fitness programs for HSA/FSA reimbursement. Franchising and Multi-Unit Asset Resilience: 🔹 Growth Despite High Interest Rates: Franchising and multi-unit assets in health and wellness for both humans and pets are rising despite the high interest rate environment. 🔹 Tech-Driven Analyses: Investing in advanced tech stacks enhances customer service and expands topline and margins through data-driven approaches. 🔹 Recurring Revenue Focus: Emphasis on creating sticky, recurring revenue streams through memberships, fostering habitual use, and offering services that are typically inconvenient or time-consuming to switch. I'm looking forward to seeing how these trends evolve in 2024! #PetIndustry #PreventativeWellness #Franchising #HealthAndWellness #TechInnovation #BusinessGrowth #Investing

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Wise advice from Vinod Khosla on board members/advisors: Look for those who... ▶ Went through the pain of building companies ▶ Took decisions when future was not clear ▶ Lived through situations of not getting paid If they haven't founded, it's hard to relate to the founder's journey. Entrepreneurial experience and shared struggles are invaluable for providing genuine guidance. #entrepreneurship #board #advisors #founderjourney #startups #founders

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💭 There's been much talk about the wisdom founders need to run their companies successfully. But what about the wisdom on what NOT to do? Amit Anand offers his hot take from over a decade of experience working with founders and operators in Fortune India's 40 Under 40 issue. 👇 #BuildtoLast

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What makes Accel one of the most prestigious VC funds in India? Listen to our latest podcast where we share insights about the Indian VC ecosystem, the realities of fundraising, and the challenges fund managers face. https://lnkd.in/gYEv2i5C

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DePIN & RWAs dominance isn't as far off as most people think. Across every innovative cycle, three fundamental pillars emerge: foundational technology development, proliferation of infrastructure, and a surge in application development. As we venture into the third cycle, DePIN and RWA protocols are poised to become market leaders paralleling the dominance witnessed by infrastructure projects from 2015 to 2024.

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Yet more wonderful practical advice that I humbly suggest is a must read for any software founder considering outbound sales. To say that it's a superb distillation of decades of experience and best practice from my two wonderful Crane Venture Partners colleagues Rav Dhaliwal and Ben Wright would not do them justice! #cranefoundations #vc #founders #gtm #saassales

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Another awesome investor dinner, this time with 2x exited founder Sahin Boydas of Claros Farm. Claros has pioneered "generative nature," a revolutionary soilless farming method with 10x less water usage. Using affordable hardware, advanced AI, proprietary liquids, and bacteria, Claros enhances their products' nutritional content. For example, their strawberries contain 190% of daily recommended Vitamin C and can be grown much more cost-effectively compared to vertical & traditional farms. Website: https://www.clarosfarm.com It was great to hear the Q&A from CPG and tech investors alike. A tech leader from Silicon Valley, Sahin presented a bold vision for tech-enabled scalability while remaining humble to the advice of experienced CPG operators and investors. Claros' round is already 50%+ closed. Reach out for an intro if interested. -- At Supernova Dinners, we hyper-curate your exact investor persona for a private event with you. Investors arrive having already reviewed your deck and already been vetted as accredited, actively deploying, and matching your target industry and growth stage. We'll coach you on a 15min pitch, 45min Q&A, and then treat everyone to a buffet-style private chef dinner in a gorgeous luxury home. By lowering the barrier to entry, we're building a nationwide network of HNW private investors who invest directly into companies and funds as LPs. Website: https://lnkd.in/gukzKfD9 #investors #supernova #astronomic #austintx

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