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Secure Growth
India’s Most Trusted Private Market Investing Platform
Revolutionising private market investing — where investors find high quality deals and founders raise from right backers.
FOR INVESTORS
FOR FOUNDERS
Real Numbers. Real Impact
Hundreds of investors. Billions in capital. Countless success stories
500
+
Family Offices & VCs
47.8
%
Average IRR
₹
1500
+ Cr
AIF AUM
1100
+
Deals Closed So Far
WHAT WE DO
Enter the Ecosystem
with LVX
Start your Angel Investing Journey
Discover disruptive startups in their early stage and invest as a new or experienced investors.
EXPLORE
Exclusive Access to Growth-Stage Startups
Invest in curated, high-performing ventures or co-invest alongside industry-leading investors.
EXPLORE
Level Up Your Private Market Investing with LVXschool
Master the private markets. Build conviction. Invest with confidence.
EXPLORE
Capital, Team and Beyond
It takes more than just capital to succeed. At LVX, we have got you covered.
EXPLORE FOUNDERS
Raise Fund
Strategic Guidance
Community Engagement
Startups That Signal Strength
Explore startups with market traction, strategic backing, and clear growth signals.
Domain
Model
funding rounds
Your Private Market Terminal
Discover, invest, and monitor your startup portfolio—effortlessly.
Meet the Team
Mentors
Partners
Builders
Pranav Mahajani
Head of Investments
Shanti Mohan
Founder & CEO
Pallavvi Agarwal
Sales & Deal Management (LVX start)
Pramod Lamba
Head of Partnerships
Clarence Anthony
Legal Counsel
Sohan Sarma
Engineering Manager
Divyansh Meena
Head of Marketing
Rashmie Pathak
Portfolio Management (LVX start)
WHAT WE DO
One Platform. Many Avenues
Secure, transparent, and exclusive—where investors find high-quality deals and founders connect with the right backers.
AIF
Secure, transparent, and exclusive where investors find high-quality deals.
EXPlORE
Syndicate
Secure, transparent, and exclusive where investors find high-quality deals.
EXPlORE
LV Titans
Secure, transparent, and exclusive where investors find high-quality deals.
EXPlORE
Portfolio Highlights
Think Big. Begin Here.
Online-first silver jewellery brand offering handcrafted, affordable pieces with a strong design focus and modern appeal.
Sector
E-Commerce
Founders
Ishvendra Agarwal
Recent Milestone
Opened it’s 100th store & raised ₹255 crore in Series B
Visit Company Website
Logistics tech platform offering fleet tracking, fuel analytics, and real-time data to optimise supply chain operations.
Sector
Logistics
Founders
Vineet Sharma, Vishal Misra
Recent Milestone
Raised ₹113 crore
Visit Company Website
Regional OTT platform delivering content in local Indian dialects for Tier 2 and Tier 3 audiences.
Sector
Media & Entertainment
Founders
Vinay Singhal
Recent Milestone
$12.5 million in Series B
Visit Company Website
Yulu is a technology-driven mobility platform that enables Integrated Urban Mobility across public and private modes of transport.
Sector
Quick Commerce
Founders
Naveen Dachuri, R. K. Misra, Amit  Gupta, Hemant Gupta
Recent Milestone
$30 Million ARR
Visit Company Website
VIEW ALL PORTFOLIO
Real People,
Real Stories
LVX made my angel investing journey seamless and insightful. With curated startups, transparent processes, and a supportive team, I’ve confidently diversified my portfolio and grown as an investor. Grateful to be part of this platform.
Mohit Guglani
Private Investor, vCFO Specialized & TAS Expert
LVX believed in us from the start, backing our hardware vision when drones were a risky bet. Their support fueled our global scale-up, record-breaking shows, and ambitious R&D—turning our bold vision into a powerful reality.
Sarita Ahlawat
MD & Co-Founder, BotLab Dynamics
Discovering LVX has been a game changer in my angel investing journey. The platform features compelling deals across sectors and serves as a strong bridge between growth-stage startups and investors seeking high-potential opportunities.
Prithvi Vachani.
VP, Dixon Technologies India Ltd.
LVX has supported us from the very beginning, backing every round with trust and patience. More than investors, they’ve been true partners who believe in our journey. We’re deeply grateful to have them alongside us.
Jayesh Tope
Revamp Moto Founder
Backed by leaders who built iconic startups and institutions.
MOHANDAs PAI
NANDAN NILEKANI
RISHAD PREMJI
RATAN TATA
SUBRATA MITRA
ANUPAM MITTAL
LENS
LENS (LVX Essential Knowledge System) to guide you through your successful journey.
Startups
AMA Insights: Vivek Khare on How to Spot Winning Startups
“This is one asset class where your principal can get wiped off. It should never be more than 5 percent of your overall portfolio. But if you’re lucky, that 5 percent can take your wealth to 200–400 percent,” he shared during the LVInsights Ask Me Anything (AMA) session.
Startups
Debt Funding
Is Your Startup Ready for Debt Funding? Here’s a Checklist
Unlike equity, debt financing allows you to raise capital while keeping your cap table intact. Whether through a business loan or a line of credit, debt can provide the liquidity your company needs to scale, meet working capital requirements, or seize short-term opportunities—without diluting your stake.
Angel Investors
Founder
SEBI’s New Rules for Angel Funds: What Founders and Investors Must Know
These changes aim to increase transparency, standardize processes, and align angel investing with broader market practices, marking a significant shift for both founders and investors.
in the News
Bangalore Corporate Office:
The Phoenix 1st Floor, No 2A, Hayes Road, 3rd Cross, off Richmond Road, Bangalore - 560025
Company
About Us
Contact Us
LVX start
LVX grow
LVX school
For Investors
For Founders
Portfolio
@2025 - All Rights Reserved
Terms of Use
Investor Ethics
Risks
Privacy Policy
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Registered Address:
WeWork Galaxy, 43, Residency Rd, ShanthalaNagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025
DISCLAIMER: LetsVenture Technologies Pvt Ltd is NOT a stock exchange recognised by the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) under the Securities Contract (Regulation) Act, 1956. The securities offered by any company registered on lvxventures.com (“Platform”) are not traded on any stock exchange recognised by SEBI. LetsVenture does not allow any secondary market trading of securities on the Platform.
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TITLE: SEBI’s New Rules for Angel Funds: What Founders and Investors Must Know

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September 18, 2025
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SEBI’s New Rules for Angel Funds: What Founders and Investors Must Know
By
Team LVX
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In September 2025, SEBI introduced a
new framework for Angel Funds
, reshaping how early-stage capital flows into startups.
These changes aim to
increase transparency, standardize processes, and align angel investing with broader market practices
, marking a significant shift for both founders and investors.
Key Regulatory Changes
1. Accredited Investors Only
Angel funds may now raise capital
only from accredited investors
, replacing the earlier self-certified criteria.
To qualify as an accredited investor:
₹2 Cr annual income
OR
₹7.5 Cr net worth
(with at least ₹3.75 Cr in financial assets)
Currently, India has only
~650 accredited investors
, including firms, family trusts, and corporates.
Existing angel funds have until
8 September 2026
to comply with this new requirement.
2. No Minimum Investment Amount
SEBI has removed the
minimum cheque size requirement
for investors in angel funds, making it more flexible for accredited investors to participate at varying ticket sizes.
3. Minimum 5 Investors at First Close
Every new angel fund must:
Onboard
at least five accredited investors
at the first close.
Complete the first close
within 12 months
of receiving SEBI approval.
4. Deal-Level Disclosure and Allocation
Every investment must be:
Shared with all investors
in the fund, and
Allocated using a pre-declared methodology
, ensuring fairness and transparency.
5. Manager “Skin-in-the-Game” Increased
Sponsors must now co-invest in
each deal
at the
higher of 0.5% of the cheque size or ₹50,000
.
This replaces the earlier rule of
2.5% of the total fund corpus
, shifting the focus to deal-by-deal accountability.
6. No Separate Co-Investment Schemes
Angel funds must
invest only through the main fund structure
.
Sidecar vehicles and deal-specific co-investment schemes are
no longer permitted
, streamlining the process and reducing complexity.
7. Ban on Related-Party Contributions
Portfolio companies
cannot accept contributions from related parties
of the fund, further strengthening governance and reducing potential conflicts of interest.
8. Restriction on Corporate-Linked Startups
Angel funds
cannot invest in startups promoted, sponsored, or related to a corporate group
with a
combined group turnover exceeding ₹300 Cr
.
Exception:
Funds can
add more capital to existing portfolio companies
, even if those companies are no longer classified as startups, subject to SEBI’s specified conditions.
This helps ensure capital remains focused on
emerging, independent startups
, while still allowing follow-on investments where necessary.
Impact on Investors
1. Experienced Angels Excluded
Many seasoned angels do not meet the new accreditation thresholds,
reducing the pool of early-stage capital and expertise
available to founders.
2. More Red Tape
Syndicates and funds will face
stricter deadlines and additional paperwork
, which could
slow down the pace of fund closes
and deal execution.
3. Flexibility Lost
With
sidecars no longer allowed
, smaller cheque sizes and quick co-investments become more difficult to execute, limiting flexibility for investors.
Impact on Founders
1. Seed Rounds Delayed
It may take longer for founders to
secure five accredited investors
, potentially
delaying seed round closures
.
2. Capital Concentrated
Larger funds and wealthy backers are likely to
gain more influence
, potentially shifting dynamics in early-stage fundraising.
3. Fewer Flexible Options
Without co-investment vehicles,
smaller cheque sizes may not fit into rounds
, reducing founders’ ability to raise from a diverse investor base.
Looking Ahead
SEBI’s move represents a
significant step in formalizing India’s angel investing ecosystem
.
For founders, these changes bring more structure but also new challenges in
securing early capital quickly
.
For investors, they set higher compliance standards while encouraging
greater accountability and transparency
.
Adapting to this
new regulatory regime
will be key to navigating India’s evolving startup landscape in the years ahead.
Need Guidance?
If you have any questions or need support in understanding how these changes affect you,
reach out to us
at: 📧
contact@lvxventures.com
By
Team LVX
Angel Investors
Founder
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DISCLAIMER: LetsVenture Technologies Pvt Ltd is NOT a stock exchange recognised by the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) under the Securities Contract (Regulation) Act, 1956. The securities offered by any company registered on lvxventures.com (“Platform”) are not traded on any stock exchange recognised by SEBI. LetsVenture does not allow any secondary market trading of securities on the Platform.
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Secure Growth
India’s Most Trusted Private Market Investing Platform
Revolutionising private market investing — where investors find high quality deals and founders raise from right backers.
FOR INVESTORS
FOR FOUNDERS
Real Numbers. Real Impact
Hundreds of investors. Billions in capital. Countless success stories
500
+
Family Offices & VCs
47.8
%
Average IRR
₹
1500
+ Cr
AIF AUM
1100
+
Deals Closed So Far
WHAT WE DO
Enter the Ecosystem
with LVX
Start your Angel Investing Journey
Discover disruptive startups in their early stage and invest as a new or experienced investors.
EXPLORE
Exclusive Access to Growth-Stage Startups
Invest in curated, high-performing ventures or co-invest alongside industry-leading investors.
EXPLORE
Level Up Your Private Market Investing with LVXschool
Master the private markets. Build conviction. Invest with confidence.
EXPLORE
Capital, Team and Beyond
It takes more than just capital to succeed. At LVX, we have got you covered.
EXPLORE FOUNDERS
Raise Fund
Strategic Guidance
Community Engagement
Startups That Signal Strength
Explore startups with market traction, strategic backing, and clear growth signals.
Domain
Model
funding rounds
Your Private Market Terminal
Discover, invest, and monitor your startup portfolio—effortlessly.
Meet the Team
Mentors
Partners
Builders
Pranav Mahajani
Head of Investments
Shanti Mohan
Founder & CEO
Pallavvi Agarwal
Sales & Deal Management (LVX start)
Pramod Lamba
Head of Partnerships
Clarence Anthony
Legal Counsel
Sohan Sarma
Engineering Manager
Divyansh Meena
Head of Marketing
Rashmie Pathak
Portfolio Management (LVX start)
WHAT WE DO
One Platform. Many Avenues
Secure, transparent, and exclusive—where investors find high-quality deals and founders connect with the right backers.
AIF
Secure, transparent, and exclusive where investors find high-quality deals.
EXPlORE
Syndicate
Secure, transparent, and exclusive where investors find high-quality deals.
EXPlORE
LV Titans
Secure, transparent, and exclusive where investors find high-quality deals.
EXPlORE
Portfolio Highlights
Think Big. Begin Here.
Online-first silver jewellery brand offering handcrafted, affordable pieces with a strong design focus and modern appeal.
Sector
E-Commerce
Founders
Ishvendra Agarwal
Recent Milestone
Opened it’s 100th store & raised ₹255 crore in Series B
Visit Company Website
Logistics tech platform offering fleet tracking, fuel analytics, and real-time data to optimise supply chain operations.
Sector
Logistics
Founders
Vineet Sharma, Vishal Misra
Recent Milestone
Raised ₹113 crore
Visit Company Website
Regional OTT platform delivering content in local Indian dialects for Tier 2 and Tier 3 audiences.
Sector
Media & Entertainment
Founders
Vinay Singhal
Recent Milestone
$12.5 million in Series B
Visit Company Website
Yulu is a technology-driven mobility platform that enables Integrated Urban Mobility across public and private modes of transport.
Sector
Quick Commerce
Founders
Naveen Dachuri, R. K. Misra, Amit  Gupta, Hemant Gupta
Recent Milestone
$30 Million ARR
Visit Company Website
VIEW ALL PORTFOLIO
Real People,
Real Stories
LVX made my angel investing journey seamless and insightful. With curated startups, transparent processes, and a supportive team, I’ve confidently diversified my portfolio and grown as an investor. Grateful to be part of this platform.
Mohit Guglani
Private Investor, vCFO Specialized & TAS Expert
LVX believed in us from the start, backing our hardware vision when drones were a risky bet. Their support fueled our global scale-up, record-breaking shows, and ambitious R&D—turning our bold vision into a powerful reality.
Sarita Ahlawat
MD & Co-Founder, BotLab Dynamics
Discovering LVX has been a game changer in my angel investing journey. The platform features compelling deals across sectors and serves as a strong bridge between growth-stage startups and investors seeking high-potential opportunities.
Prithvi Vachani.
VP, Dixon Technologies India Ltd.
LVX has supported us from the very beginning, backing every round with trust and patience. More than investors, they’ve been true partners who believe in our journey. We’re deeply grateful to have them alongside us.
Jayesh Tope
Revamp Moto Founder
Backed by leaders who built iconic startups and institutions.
MOHANDAs PAI
NANDAN NILEKANI
RISHAD PREMJI
RATAN TATA
SUBRATA MITRA
ANUPAM MITTAL
LENS
LENS (LVX Essential Knowledge System) to guide you through your successful journey.
Startups
AMA Insights: Vivek Khare on How to Spot Winning Startups
“This is one asset class where your principal can get wiped off. It should never be more than 5 percent of your overall portfolio. But if you’re lucky, that 5 percent can take your wealth to 200–400 percent,” he shared during the LVInsights Ask Me Anything (AMA) session.
Startups
Debt Funding
Is Your Startup Ready for Debt Funding? Here’s a Checklist
Unlike equity, debt financing allows you to raise capital while keeping your cap table intact. Whether through a business loan or a line of credit, debt can provide the liquidity your company needs to scale, meet working capital requirements, or seize short-term opportunities—without diluting your stake.
Angel Investors
Founder
SEBI’s New Rules for Angel Funds: What Founders and Investors Must Know
These changes aim to increase transparency, standardize processes, and align angel investing with broader market practices, marking a significant shift for both founders and investors.
in the News
Bangalore Corporate Office:
The Phoenix 1st Floor, No 2A, Hayes Road, 3rd Cross, off Richmond Road, Bangalore - 560025
Company
About Us
Contact Us
LVX start
LVX grow
LVX school
For Investors
For Founders
Portfolio
@2025 - All Rights Reserved
Terms of Use
Investor Ethics
Risks
Privacy Policy
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Registered Address:
WeWork Galaxy, 43, Residency Rd, ShanthalaNagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025
DISCLAIMER: LetsVenture Technologies Pvt Ltd is NOT a stock exchange recognised by the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) under the Securities Contract (Regulation) Act, 1956. The securities offered by any company registered on lvxventures.com (“Platform”) are not traded on any stock exchange recognised by SEBI. LetsVenture does not allow any secondary market trading of securities on the Platform.
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URL: https://lvxventures.com/debt-financing-for-startups
TITLE: One-stop solution for Debt Funding | Loans for Startups & SMEs

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‍
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letsventure.com
. Please help us spread awareness and prevent others from falling victim to this scam.
LVX DEBT
Your time is precious, So is your equity
Fast, flexible, non-dilutive funding for growing businesses
LVX DEBT
One-stop solution for all your
Debt funding needs
From Term Loans to Revenue-Based Financing, we’ve got it all
LVX DEBT
Build Together, Grow Together, Scale Together
Get capital up to ₹5 crore in
just a week
To apply, send email to debt@lvxventures.com
Our Story
At LVX, we believe in the power of entrepreneurship to change the world
That's why we've built a dynamic platform that evolves with your startup's needs. Whether it's equity funding to kick-start your idea or debt financing to fuel your growth, we've got your back. LVX Debt is our latest innovation, designed to provide seamless access to non-dilutive capital for scaling businesses.
Key Statistics
Fueling Growth, One Startup at a Time
Number of Investors:
14
k+
Family Offices:
400
+
Total amount invested to date:
₹11Bn+
(in Equity)
₹150Mn+
(in Debt)
600+
(Equity)
20+
(Debt)
Number of startups funded:
Number of Investors:
14
k+
Family Offices:
400
+
Startups Funded
India’s leading businesses trust us for all their financing needs, you can too
Sector-Agnostic, Growth-Centric Capital
To apply, send email to debt@lvxventures.com
Why LVX Debt
The LVX Debt Advantage: Smart Capital For Ambitious Founders
Fast, flexible, founder-friendly process to accelerate your growth journey
To apply, send email to debt@lvxventures.com
Preserve Equity
Raise capital without diluting long-term control & ownership.
Flexible Terms
Repayment structures that match your business model and cash flow.
Quick Access
Streamlined process for faster fund disbursement. Get capital quickly & efficiently.
Competitive Rates
Leveraging our trusted partner network for your benefit.
Digital-first approach
Minimum paperwork, maximum efficiency.
Hassle-Free Experience
From loan application to follow-ups, we manage it all for you.
Why LV Debt
The LV Debt Advantage: Smart Capital For Ambitious Founders
Fast, flexible, founder-friendly process to accelerate your growth journey
To apply, send email to debt@lvxventures.com
Preserve Equity
Raise capital without diluting long-term control & ownership.
Flexible Terms
Repayment structures that match your business model and cash flow.
Quick Access
Streamlined process for faster fund disbursement. Get capital quickly & efficiently.
Competitive Rates
Leveraging our trusted partner network for your benefit.
Digital-first approach
Minimum paperwork, maximum efficiency.
Hassle-Free Experience
From loan application to follow-ups, we manage it all for you.
Ready to Unlock your Growth Potential?
To apply, send email to debt@lvxventures.com
Register Your Interest
Call from our Advisory Team
Get an Offer
Get Funded
Register Your Interest
Call from our Advisory Team
Get an Offer
Get Funded
Partner Ecosystem
A Trusted Network,
Built for Your Success
Testimonials
Voices of Growth: LVX Debt in Action
Take the Next Step in Your Growth Story with LV Debt
To apply, send email to debt@lvxventures.com
We availed support from LVX for raising debt investment. They helped us identify suitable product offerings based on our business requirements and connected us with potential debt providers. It took just a few days to raise debt through their platform. From introduction to pitching, negotiation and closing the deal, they have been very thorough, professional and startup friendly. They made things happen quicker and enabled access to critical capital for Pasidi Panta.
Krishnaiah Kodimela
Founder & CEO,
Pasidi Panta Private Limited, Hyderabad
Take the Next Step in Your Growth Story with
LVX Debt
To apply, send email to debt@lvxventures.com
Frequently asked questions
We`re happy to answer your questions...
What is LVX and what is LVX Debt?
At LVX, we're on a mission to fuel the dreams of ambitious founders at every stage of their journey. From seed funding to scaling up, we've got you covered. LVX Debt is our latest innovation, designed to empower growth-stage businesses with hassle-free debt financing.
How is LVX Debt different from other financing options?
Equity-free, Non-dilutable capital
Offer multiple types of debt funding options - Term Loans, Line of Credit (OD), Revenue Based Financing.
No paperwork, all digital-onboarding
Be a part of LetsVenture’s vast ecosystem of startups, investors and visionaries
Is my company eligible for LVX Debt?
To get funded from LVX debt, your company should follow these eligibility criteria:
Should be a revenue generating business operating for 12 months or longer
Minimum revenue of more than ₹1 Crore over the last 12 months
Healthy CIBIL score of 700+
Should not be overleveraged on debt
How can I raise LVX Debt?
Register your interest by sending an email to debt@lvxventures.com
You will receive a call from the LVX Debt team to discuss your requirements
Share the required documents to explore offers from various lending partners
Finalise the terms and conditions with the lender(s) after which the funds will be disbursed to your company’s accounts.
What is the typical timeline from application to funding?
We take 5 to 7 working days from the time of receiving all the required documents to submit the loan application with our respective partners
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Litigation and legal financing platform providing capital support for commercial claims and arbitration cases.
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Kundan Shahi
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Best LegalTech Startup of the Year 2024 & raised $382,000
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Drone show and aerial tech platform creating synchronised, large-scale drone performances for government, cultural, and brand events.
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Deeptech
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Dr Sarita Ahlawat, Anuj Kumar Barnwal, Tanmay Bunkar
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BotLab Dynamics’ Vayudh bags $10m in funding
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Drone logistics company enabling faster, last-mile healthcare delivery to remote and underserved areas.
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High-tech & Logistics
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Anshul Sharma
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Raised $1 million seed investment
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Health insurance claims support platform helping patients simplify, manage, and track medical claims at hospitals.
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MediClaim
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Mehakdeep Singh
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Raised $5 million in series A
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Regional OTT platform delivering content in local Indian dialects for Tier 2 and Tier 3 audiences.
Sector
Media & Entertainment
Founders
Vinay Singhal
Recent Milestone
$12.5 million in Series B
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Building customisable, on-demand rocket launch vehicles to democratize access to space for small satellite payloads.
Sector
Aerospace
Founders
Srinath Ravichandran, Moin SPM
Recent Milestone
Launched the Agnibaan SOrTeD rocket, powered by the world's first single-piece 3D-printed semi-cryogenic engine
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End-to-end platform for global education consulting, admissions, loans, and visa support for students.
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EduTech
Founders
Akshay Chaturvedi
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Achieved ₹180 crore in revenue (double from the previous year)
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Developing electric flying taxis for safe, on-demand, intra-city air mobility in urban areas using existing rooftops.
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Satya Chakravarthy
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Raised $14 million in Series B
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LVX has been a helpful partner in my private syndicate operations. LVX takes care of administration & compliance aspects so that I can focus on finding good startups.
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Is there a minimum investment amount?
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.
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10%
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Make yourself available and accessible to fellow investors participating in the round. Investors frequently seek to engage with the lead investor to gain insights into the business's potential for investment. An endorsement from a lead significantly boosts investor confidence.
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From LetsVenture to LVX — Why We’re Ready for What’s Next
Back then, the idea of founders and investors meeting online felt almost radical. We didn’t have Angel AIFs. We didn’t have standard term sheets. We didn’t have a real community. We built it all — one cheque, one founder, one investor at a time.
July 9, 2025
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Bharat calling: The next tech revolution lies in rural India
In these Covid-19 saturated days, doom and gloom are not far away from ourminds.
July 1, 2025
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Revenue Based Financing: Everything you need to know
Many signposts track the maturing of a startup ecosystem, but one of the most prominent is the emergence of new classes of capital for startups.
July 1, 2025
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Can SPACs live up to the buzz
I sometimes think that the world of finance and capital markets is the most interesting spectator sport there ever is. Just look at the Game stop saga.
July 1, 2025
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Get ready to surf India’s health tech wave
At the height of the first wave of the pandemic last year, a friend was stuck in her home town far away from the nearest big city and had a complication linked to a chronic health condition.
July 1, 2025
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How To Evaluate a Tech Startup IPO
As India is emerging from a gut-wrenching second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic,the optimistic financial markets point to a hope of growth post-pandemic. Linkedto this is the expected flurry of tech startup IPOs in 2021 in India
July 1, 2025
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How family offices are strengthening the Indian startup ecosystem with investments
Family offices are an idea whose time has come. Several factors have led to their increase, both in terms of absolute numbers and the scope of activities carried on by them, over the last few years.
July 1, 2025
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These are the factors the Reddy Family Office looks for when investing in a startup
The Reddy Family Office, belonging to the Reddys of GVK, began investing in startups as an asset class through their Reddy Futures Fund in 2015.
July 1, 2025
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We back non-linear growth businesses with really strong entrepreneurs: Sohil Chand
Sohil Chand is the Chief Investment Officer of LC Nueva AIF* and principal at Yukti Securities, the investment office of the Chand Family that was established in 1997.
July 1, 2025
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Find out Sunil Kant Munjal’s one question for startup founders here.
Sunil Kant Munjal is one of the founder promoters of the Hero Group, India’s premier automotive manufacturing group that has evolved from being the world’s largest bicycle-maker to the largest two-wheeler maker. He is now the Chairman ofHero Enterprise, with interests in insurance distribution
July 1, 2025
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Jamshed Jeejeebhoy on why family offices need to invest in new-generation companies
With a family legacy of land ownership and philanthropy, the Jeejeebhoys have helped build Mumbai into what it is today. With India entering a new phase in its history, the family business group is now trying to do their part by contributing long term capital to new age businesses whilst keeping the foundations built on integrity, sustainability and giving back to society intact.
July 1, 2025
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Indian family offices need a concrete plan for private market investments: Sudhir Kapadia
2021 was an exceptional year for the startup space. With people and businesses starting to bounce back after the pandemic, the year opened doors to new avenues of business, and we saw a meteoric rise in investments and the success of startups and tech companies.
July 1, 2025
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SaaS: The sunrise sector creating global companies from India
Once upon a time Software was eating the world, now Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is eating Software! Are you at the table?
July 1, 2025
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How the Greatest Investors Win in Market and Life: Lessons from William Green
Calling yourself an ‘investor’ is fashionable today. And if you’re a Value Investor, you’re in vogue. There are hundreds of books on investing which give you quite a few strategies to emulate.
July 1, 2025
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The Great Resignation & The Rise in HR Tech
If there is one thing that the Coronavirus pandemic has established among the global workforce, it is a gigantic change in priorities.
July 1, 2025
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The Human in the Process
When one starts a business, a founder’s first thoughts are: how do I acquire customers, how do I service them and scale, how do I get the right business and tech team together, how do I start generating revenues.
July 1, 2025
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Sky is not the limit : The Space-tech sector story writes itself in India
In April 2001, Dennis Tito, an American engineer, became the first ‘Space Tourist’ when he flew to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard Russia’s Soyuz spaceship.
July 1, 2025
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Blockchain is the present. It is also the future.
It was only in 2018 that Warren Buffet – probably the most veteran investor today – called Bitcoin (the first cryptocurrency) “rat poison” on a television chat. At the time, his statement created a storm in the Blockchain world and even caused a dip in the value of Bitcoin.
July 1, 2025
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My job is asking all the right questions, not having all the answers: Umang Bedi
They say that we are what we repeatedly do; excellence is a habit, not an act. I see that dedication for excellence in very few people – those who have conviction in their ambition and are ready to give it their 100%. Such individuals almost can’t help but be on the go
July 1, 2025
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The importance of being earnest
You may have heard of the Rubber Band Effect, which refers to market volatility. Just like how a rubber band stretched and then released comes back to its original form, markets can also stretch and shrink. The funding dry-up in the private market over the last few weeks is an instance of this theory
July 1, 2025
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Sitashwa Srivastava on the secrets of building a startup (and knowing when to kill a startup)
Welcome to the second edition of The Bellwether Club – trica’s interview series with India’s most prominent entrepreneurs and investors, to uncover the real stories behind their success. Our guest in this chapter is Sitashwa Srivastava, co-founder and Co-CEO of global investment platform Stockal.
July 1, 2025
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Logistics-tech marches ahead, despite bumps and hurdles
One of the biggest news to come from the Indian startup ecosystem so far this year is the IPO of Delhivery, the Delhi-based logistics-tech startup founded in 2011.
July 1, 2025
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Anything that grows too fast is in danger: Sid Talwar
For the third edition of The Bellwether Club – trica’s interview series with India’s most prominent startup founders and investors – I’m delighted to introduce our guest: Sid Talwar, Co-founder and Partner at VC firm Lightbox Ventures.
July 1, 2025
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Investing in startups is the right CSR: Ullas Kamath
Ullas Kamath, former Joint Managing Director of Jyothy Labs, is one of the few Indian private market investors who have seen the evolution of the country’s startup ecosystem since its inception.
July 1, 2025
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Are we green ‘shooting’?
In the popular American sitcom Parks and Recreation (2009-2015), Ron Swanson – a government employee and staunch capitalist, portrayed by Nick Offerman – opposes his colleague Leslie Knope’s effort to bail out the ‘Pawnee Video Dome’ which was going out of business.
July 1, 2025
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You need Capital, or Connections, or Competence to be an Entrepreneur : Suchita Salwan
For the fourth edition of The Bellwether Club – trica’s interview series with India’s most prominent startup founders and investors – our guest is Suchita Salwan, founder and CEO of discovery-led-commerce startup Little Black Book (LBB).
July 1, 2025
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What do investors want from private markets? Find out here.
What do investors want from private markets? Honestly, it is not rocket science – returns! But the definition of “returns” varies from investor to investor, especially family offices and VCs.
June 25, 2025
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You need Capital, or Connections, or Competence to be an Entrepreneur : Suchita Salwan
For the fourth edition of The Bellwether Club – trica’s interview series with India’s most prominent startup founders and investors – our guest is Suchita Salwan, founder and CEO of discovery-led-commerce startup Little Black Book (LBB).
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Why Indian Startups Need Family Offices as Investors
An Economist with a PhD in “Borrowing and Lending Behavior of Households: Impact of Loan Waiver Program in India” and a post-graduate diploma in business studies from Harvard University, Aarti “accidentally” found herself in the investment space. She is also an active angel investor now. Speaking to trica’s Syna Dehnugara over a Zoom call recently, she shared her thoughts on investing in Indian private markets.
June 25, 2025
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SaaS Growing: In Good Times & Bad
The global SaaS market is estimated to reach $381.21 billion at a CAGR of 17.3% by 2030 as per a report by Market Research Future (MRFR) in October 2022. The Indian SaaS market is expected to account for 7-10% of the global SaaS market, from 2-4% at present, according to a recent EY-CII Research Report.
June 24, 2025
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Working 24/7 is not the healthiest; but it’s important to know what it looks like: Ashray Malhotra
I had not met Ashray before this interview. I was expecting a typical IIT-ian startup founder – smart, ambitious, and determined. Ashray is all this, and comes with a bonus trait; he is more down to earth than you would expect a 27-year-old, who is already at his second entrepreneurial venture, to be. He has been part of multiple startup accelerator programs and Rephrase.ai has raised about $10.6 million in Series A funding.
June 24, 2025
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India’s Midas touch in online jewelry
The COVID-19 impact on businesses had not been kind to the sector. But the bad phase has passed, it seems. In fact, reports suggest that India’s gold demand surpassed pre-pandemic levels. According to a report by Maximize Market Research, India’s gem and jewellery market, pegged at $25.30 Billion in 2020, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.35% to reach $98.04 billion by 2027.
June 24, 2025
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Edtech is not just about learning
Edtech unicorn BYJU’s has been in the news for a lot of unpleasant developments lately. Despite its reported fundraise at a flat valuation of $22 billion, the 12-year-old company had suffered a loss of Rs.4564.38 crore in their last reported numbers. But let’s not assume this as a blow to the edtech sector at large.
June 24, 2025
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To AI or not to AI?
In the offline world, ‘group owners’ of such funds get a group of people together, collect a specific amount of money from all of them, conduct an auction, and disperse the money among them. Coming from a tech background, Manuraj was curious to bring this system online.
June 24, 2025
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What’s for lunch?
Did you know that Delhi’s iconic food joint Karim’s which is most popular for its Mughal delicacies was established in the mid-19th century by Haji Karimuddin, son of Mohammed Aziz, a cook in the royal court of the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar. This dine-in and takeaway continues to thrive in Delhi’s Khan Market – one of the most expensive real estate parcels in the world.
June 24, 2025
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Where are the world’s rich investing?
While family offices in the past have been inclined towards the private markets and low-risk assets, the trends seem to be changing. The wealth making opportunities along with the technological disruption could be one of the reasons behind the shift.
June 24, 2025
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Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?
BPC such as skin and hair treatments have traditionally involved a trip to salons or parlours which is not only time-consuming but also expensive to be done on a regular basis. Moreover, COVID-19 led restrictions further pushed beauty and personal care to reach inside our homes.
June 24, 2025
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Earth is our only home
There is no better time than now to take immediate action towards mending the damage. Perhaps this explains the increasing focus from private market investors on climate-focused innovations.
June 24, 2025
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Charging it up
In India too, Gurugram-based electric vehicle ride-hailing startup BluSmart has taken a similar full-stack approach where it focuses on building their entire ecosystem, including the charging infrastructure for their electric taxis.
June 24, 2025
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Investment trends under strategic shift
LP’s across the world believe that 2024 will prove to be a strong year for Asian private equity, according to Coller Capital’s latest Global Private Equity Barometer, Summer 2023. The report studied responses from 110 private equity investors based in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region (including the Middle East).
June 24, 2025
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What’s in your shopping cart today?
Digital commerce or e-commerce has made its way into our daily lives. While the segment has been around for a long time, it was a ‘good-to-have’ option. However, COVID-19 led restrictions made it an essential for all of us. From getting groceries, medicines, apparel, food, electronics, to booking tickets, everything got enabled through e-commerce.
June 23, 2025
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Journey or destination: What do you prefer?
For growth-stage investors, there could be a similar dilemma. While making the next investment, many must have struggled over deciding whether to invest in an existing market leader or a growing brand that is looking to disrupt the existing market with its innovative solutions.
June 23, 2025
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Where patience meets prosperity
India has been working relentlessly towards achieving the 2030 sustainable development goals (SDGs) however, data from Impact Investment Council (IIC) reveals that the country needs to spend approximately $170 billion annually to support the SDGs by 2030.
June 23, 2025
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India’s petcare industry is a market to chew on
Around the world, couples are happily choosing to parent dogs, cats, and other pets – to an extent that prompted Pope Francis to publicly call “having dogs and cats that take the place of (human) children” a form of selfishness.
June 23, 2025
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Your package has arrived!
Remember the smile, the Amul girl brought on our faces while opening a new block of butter? Or the reassuring sense of safety when pouring milk from a secure tetra pack? Packaging doesn’t just showcase a product but also reflects care and quality. It shows the brand’s commitment to preserving products and ensuring they reach us intact.
June 23, 2025
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A market for that which is Instagrammable
India has the world’s third-highest online shopping population and D2C (or digital-first) players are delivering on the market promise by leveraging the strong internet infrastructure to directly reach customers, without traditional intermediaries.
June 23, 2025
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Where healthcare and wealthcare meet!
In India, healthtech segment saw an influx of investments and growth during the COVID-19 period, however the funding plummeted 55% year-on-year to $1.4 billion in 2022, according to Tracxn data. The dip in the funding was mainly due to 75% decline in late-stage investments and 52% decline in seed investments.
June 23, 2025
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Be ready when everybody is sitting on the sidelines: Jai Rupani
‍At LetsIgnite 2023, India’s largest conclave for startup investors, Mr. Rupani was part of a panel discussion on the young titans of family offices in India. Here’s an excerpt from a panel discussion.
June 23, 2025
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VCs on raising from Indian LPs
What does a VC fundraising strategy look like? Hear from fund founders and managers as they take us through the journey of pooling capital from family offices, pension and endowment funds, institutional investors, and other LPs.
June 20, 2025
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Rishabh Mariwala on Sharrp Ventures’ road to become the best consumer investor in the country
With a passion for innovative product formulations and deep consumer insight, he founded the luxury consumer brand Soap Opera in 2010 and went on to introduce a range of luxury skincare product PureSense in 2016. While working on PureSense, Rishabh founded Sharrp Ventures, the Mariwala Family Office.
June 20, 2025
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Diversification a key aspect of investing in private markets: Adrija Agarwal
She holds a bachelor’s in bioengineering from Cornell University, a master’s in management from London Business School, and an MBA from Kellogg Business School.
June 20, 2025
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Ankit Kedia on building the Rs 200 Cr fund Capital-A
He holds a bachelor’s degree in food marketing from Western Michigan University and completed a post-graduation degree from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research in Mumbai.
June 20, 2025
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Hope is not a strategy, businesses need to make tough decisions and move on
The decline in startup funding in 2023 to a five-year low figure of $7 Bn as compared to $25 Bn in 2022 (Source: Tracxn) has been the cause of frantic calibration in the startup ecosystem. We spoke to Rajeev Kalambi, General Partner, Cactus Venture Partners, to catch the pulse of the startup ecosystem in India and what to expect in 2024.
June 20, 2025
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Not fair to write off 2024
As startup founders and investors settle in a realistic market condition, all stakeholders in the ecosystem seem to be waiting in the wings to understand what the future holds. We spoke to Siddarth Pai, Founding Partner, 3One4 Capital, to catch the pulse of the startup ecosystem in India and what to expect in 2024.
June 20, 2025
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Exits are more real and predictable than ever before
Founders have settled in the reality of building businesses. Sanjay Swamy, Managing Partner, Prime Venture Partners, believes all startups in the ecosystem today fit in four distinct categories and that there’s a promising path to liquidity in India.
June 20, 2025
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Blogs Serious business in secondary market
Experts forecast 2024 as a record year, with secondary transactions touching $150 B. Last year, global secondary transactions reached $112B, the second highest figure after $132 B in 2021, according to Jefferies report on the global secondary market.
June 20, 2025
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Fintech: The evergreen sector on every investor’s mind
Fintech’s first identity is the QR code – at least for the common Indian who finds it everyday in their local kirana store, on roadside carts stacked with socks and dreamcatchers on display, or even stuck on the chest of their idol in temples to make daily offerings or donations. In fact, the natural reflex now is to scan and pay, not to take out the wallet, pay with cash, and wait for the change.
June 20, 2025
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The sound of India’s entertainment market
India consumed 17.4 EB of mobile internet data in 2023. That is 174 trillion GB or more than 17 million TB worth of content transmitted throughout the year as we scrolled through social media reels, binge-watched the latest shows, or perhaps played a couple rounds of World of Warcraft to unwind after a long week.
June 20, 2025
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Why SpaceTech Is no Longer “Too Early” for Angel Investing
India's space economy is projected to reach USD 13 billion by 2025, driven by increasing private sector involvement and favorable governmental policies.
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The Fund Manager’s Playbook: Building & Managing an Early-Stage Fund
leading fund managers shared their insights and some hard-hitting truths on the art and science of building an early-stage fund
March 25, 2025
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How AI is Transforming Industries and Redefining Success
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How RevFin Electrified Its Growth: A Debt Funding Success Story with LVX
October 23, 2024
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Key Milestones Investors Want at Every Stage of Startup Fundraising
October 17, 2024
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Revenue-Based Financing: LVX's Role in Transforming Indian Startup Growth
October 17, 2024
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Understanding Non-Dilutive Funding: A Smart Approach to Debt Funding for Startups
Dive into the world of non-dilutive funding, a smart financing option that helps startups secure capital without giving up equity. Learn how maintaining ownership can benefit your startup through real-world examples like Doqfy's success story. Understand the advantages of debt financing, the strategic considerations involved, and how it compares to equity financing.
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The Future of Debt Funding: Trends and Innovations in Startup Investment 2024
August 30, 2024
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New ways to track your portfolio startups and invest strategically on LVX
The revamped dashboard provides transparent portfolio details at both holistic and granular levels.
May 20, 2024
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The game of entrepreneurship is changing in India: Sharad Sharma
FoundersFirst third edition: Sharad Sharma calls on the need for a robust research and development ecosystem to empower deeply innovative startups in India.
June 12, 2024
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When the space is your oyster
Agnikul Cosmos Founding Advisor Satyanarayanan Chakravarthy has also founded The ePlane Company, a LVX portfolio startup that is making flying taxis a reality.
May 31, 2024
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Funding Fridays: Decoding debt funding for startups and emerging businesses
A closer look at the power of debt to efficiently leverage debt funding as a tool.
May 28, 2024
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[Portfolio Watch] Surging fundraising activity, strategic AI acquisitions, eyeing the public market, and more
In Portfolio Watch, LVX takes a closer look at the winning activities and milestones in our portfolio.
May 27, 2024
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How to prepare for debt funding: The definitive checklist for startups
Everything you need to know when seeking debt funding.
May 9, 2024
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Insights on LV Debt and our commitment to make fundraising easy and transparent
Founders must understand these nuances of debt before taking one.
May 1, 2024
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What is the difference between equity and debt funding for startups and emerging businesses?
Raising capital is a big decision for any business. Make sure you know the ins and outs of funding options, including debt and equity, before starting your fundraising process.
April 30, 2024
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Five instances when debt is a good funding choice for startups
With a good strategy in place, debt can be a powerful tool for growth. Explore five scenarios where debt can boost business.
April 17, 2024
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LVX AIF Information
LVX today has a Cat-1 Angel AIF license, approved in 2018. We have close to 4.5k investors who have invested across 900 schemes. As we were the early pioneers of the AIF, we had created the PPM with certain cost structures in mind.
February 21, 2024
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The importance of debt in a changing startup funding environment
Alternative forms of funding like debt as well as a combination of debt and equity are likely to become a strong funding instrument in the coming years for emerging businesses.
February 8, 2024
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Perks of running LVX is front-seat view of the ecosystem
Our vision remains intact: To ensure that investors (angels, UHNIs and family offices) have access to the best entrepreneurs and to make fundraising and liquidity easy and transparent for founders.
January 23, 2024
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The Great Metamorphosis: LVX’s Private Market Investing Outlook, Insights & Projections 2023-24
From our qualitative research and interviews with leading VCs and investors, the report outlines 10 key trends that point to a maturing startup ecosystem.
January 23, 2024
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Dive deep into the Angel Tax and its crippling impact on Indian startups
How does the angel tax and the valuation methods prescribed under it affect startups operating in a highly unpredictable market? Find out more.
December 8, 2023
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Rise of founders as angels and what they do better
November 27, 2023
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A deep dive into building and scaling a company with equidebt at LetsIgnite 2023
November 27, 2023
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Power law's ability to make investors lazy and other insights on building a successful portfolio at LetsIgnite 2023
November 27, 2023
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Building a foundation of trust, the board’s fiduciary responsibility, and other top takeaways on navigating startup governance
Delve into the many facets of startup governance with Quotient Partner Kanika Agarrwal, Tracxn Co-founder and CEO Neha Singh, Aulerth Founder and CEO Vivek Ramabhadran, Aeka Advisors Partner Abhishek Goenka.
November 22, 2023
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Inside the minds of young titans of family offices and their approach to startup investment
Take a closer look at how and why family offices are allocating capital to private markets in a candid conversation with leaders from four family offices at LetsIgnite 2023.
November 9, 2023
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LetsIgnite 2023: Recognising ‘equidebt’ as a funding instrument, an honest decoding of angel tax, LIVE startup pitches, and more
Here’s a quick look at the action-packed day at LetsIgnite 2023, which brought together close to 250 investors to discuss the nuances of startup investing.
October 16, 2023
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Four reasons why you should attend LetsIgnite 2023
We are pleased to announce the ninth edition of our flagship event LetsIgnite, India’s largest conclave for startup investors. Here are four reasons why you should not miss LetsIgnite 2023.
September 12, 2023
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[Portfolio Watch] GIVA closes Rs 200 Cr in Series B, actor Parineeti Chopra invests in Clensta, and more
An investor is no longer just a suit-clad professional. They could very well be your next-door neighbor, or as we’ve seen, your landlord or a celebrity customer.
August 14, 2023
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LVX partners with HSBC to enable startups build sustainable businesses
Shanti Mohan, Co-founder and CEO, LVX, advised founders on the need to be self-aware about how one is building their company and the intent behind their actions.
August 4, 2023
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Three reasons to invest in an early-stage startup
One in every three deals in the Indian startup ecosystem takes place on LVX. Join our investor community to discover the most promising early-stage startups.
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Vivek Khare has been part of India’s startup story since its earliest days. Back in 1999, at the dawn of the internet era in India, he worked at
Naukri.com
and later went on to back future unicorns like
Zomato
in their early days. Over the years, his portfolio has included
Jaypore, Happily Unmarried, Classify Canvera, Meritnation, Vastra App,
and many more.
Today, Vivek is known as a seasoned angel investor with a sharp instinct for spotting opportunities in the
zero-to-one stage
—helping founders take an idea to market fit.
But while angel investing has been a rewarding journey for him, Vivek never shies away from calling out the risks.
“This is one asset class where your principal can get wiped off. It should never be more than 5 percent of your overall portfolio. But if you’re lucky, that 5 percent can take your wealth to 200–400 percent,”
he shared during the
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Why He Invests: Staying Ahead, Not Just Returns
For Vivek, angel investing is more than just financial gain.
“Money is obviously a big motivator, but that’s a side product. The real reason is to ensure I am not outdated. Working with startups keeps me updated on the latest technologies and connected with some of the smartest people,”
he explains.
This perspective has kept him constantly engaged in the ecosystem—and prepared for what’s coming next.
Spotting the Next Big Thing
One of Vivek’s most celebrated bets was on
Zomato
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Foodiebay
. Smartphones weren’t common, but he saw potential in a platform that aggregated restaurant menus—a simple idea positioned to ride the wave of internet and smartphone adoption in India.
“The point is you need to invest before something starts blooming. Once it becomes big, angel money will not be sufficient. Chances are the company looks small or the market seems non-existent, but you have to take that leap of faith that it can grow due to behavior change or technology,”
he says.
No Passive Investing: The Karma of Giving First
Vivek firmly believes there’s no such thing as a
passive angel investor
.
Drawing on Anupam Mittal’s concept of “karma points,” he emphasizes that investors must give a lot to the ecosystem before they can expect returns.
For Vivek, that means rolling up his sleeves:
Acting as a
salesperson
to get startups their first clients.
Playing
investment banker
to convince co-investors.
Spending
30% of his time on hiring
to help founders bring senior talent onboard.
“Founders are usually young and may not have the gravitas to get senior professionals to join them. That’s where I step in,”
he says.
How to Start as an Angel
Vivek advises new angels to begin by joining at least one syndicate group and identifying sectors they feel strongly about.
“If you believe India is going to be a big consumer market, or if you see scope for eco-friendly solutions, build your thesis around that and start small,”
he recommends.
Rapid Fire with Vivek Khare
Q: The biggest myth about startup investing?
A: That you can be a passive investor. It just doesn’t work.
Q: One startup you’re most proud of?
A: While Zomato is my claim to fame, I’m proud of being an early investor in Absolute Foods. I spoke to the farmers they worked with, and their conviction sealed my decision.
Q: A deal you regret missing?
A: Too many! But BigBasket and Khatabook stand out.
Q: Your biggest learning as an angel investor?
A: Be humble. You never know who will prove you wrong. No one knows for sure what will work—you work with probability.
Q: Top three sectors you’d invest in today?
The Bharat Opportunity
– Tapping into India’s massive consumer base beyond metros.
Cleantech
– Leveraging technology to solve pollution.
Collaboration Tools
– Products enabling distributed teams to work effectively.
Q: The first question you ask a founder?
A: What led you to this problem? Do you have a deep insight or personal reason? A vague “kuch karna hai” doesn’t work for me.
Q: One reason to invest in the Indian private market?
A: It’s the way to create wealth and improve productivity. I come from a middle-class family, and the reason I could retire early is because a few right investments created value for me. Good businesses run by competent people will always create value.
Key Takeaways for Angel Investors
Limit your exposure
– Keep startup investments to no more than 5% of your portfolio.
Stay engaged
– Passive angel investing doesn’t work; your involvement shapes outcomes.
Invest early in trends
– The biggest wins come before markets bloom.
Build your thesis
– Back sectors where you see long-term potential.
Give first
– Build your “karma points” in the ecosystem before expecting returns.
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equity funding
. Debt, on the other hand, is often misunderstood—sometimes even viewed negatively. But in reality, debt is one of the most effective ways to fund growth without giving up ownership.
Unlike equity, debt financing allows you to raise capital while keeping your cap table intact. Whether through a business loan or a line of credit, debt can provide the liquidity your company needs to scale, meet working capital requirements, or seize short-term opportunities—without diluting your stake.
That said, debt is a financial commitment. The capital raised must be repaid within a set period, along with interest. But in return, you retain full control over decision-making and the direction of your company.
At LVX Debt, we help founders unlock the power of non-dilutive capital. Here’s a quick checklist to ensure your business is debt-ready before you start your journey.
Make Sure Your Business is Registered
To access debt under compliance with the
Companies Act, 2013
, your startup must be a registered entity. Lenders rarely work with unregistered businesses, as it raises potential risks around tax and legal obligations.
When preparing to raise debt, create a compelling pitch deck:
What your business does
Traction and early wins (customer acquisition, pilots, revenue streams)
How debt will accelerate growth
Transparency and clarity are key.
Keep Your Numbers Ready
Founders who know their numbers instantly build credibility. Before approaching lenders, prepare:
Profit & Loss statement
Balance sheet
Burn rate and runway
Outstanding debt, if any
Projections and business plan
Numbers don’t just reflect past performance—they demonstrate your vision for sustainable growth.
Prove Your Business is Credit-Worthy
Your credit score (or commercial score) is a crucial factor in determining loan eligibility. In India, this is measured through the
CIBIL score
.
At LVX Debt, we typically require a
minimum score of 685
to begin the process. A strong score signals that your business is disciplined, reliable, and capable of repayment.
Prepare the Right Documentation
Lenders value transparency and thoroughness. To move smoothly through the debt process, keep the following ready:
KYC of directors or key shareholders
Company documents (GST certificate, incorporation certificate, audited financials, MIS reports, bank statements)
Proof of address (registered certificate address must match your operational site)
Lenders will also conduct in-person verification before disbursing funds.
Final Word
Debt is not a burden—it’s a growth tool. With the right preparation, startups can unlock capital without sacrificing ownership.
At
LVX Debt
, we’re building a transparent, founder-friendly platform for pure-play debt, designed specifically for startups and emerging businesses.
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Manipal Global Education
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Accel India
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Eka Software
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LetsVenture Technologies Private Limited (“LVX”) is a private limited company having its registered office at WeWork Galaxy, 43, Residency Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025 (hereinafter referred to as “We”, “Us”, “LVX” or “Our” which expression shall mean and include its affiliates, successors and permitted assigns). Your (“You” or “Your”) use of the Platform (defined below) is subject to the notices, terms and conditions set forth in these Terms of Use. The domain name “www.lvxventures.com” the mobile application by the name “LVX” (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Platform”) is owned by LVX. Your use of the Platform is governed by the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Use”) as applicable to the Platform including the applicable policies which are incorporated herein by way of reference. You acknowledge and agree that You shall be subject to the policies that are applicable to the Platform and by mere use of the Platform, You shall be contracting with LVX and these terms and conditions including the policies constitute Your binding obligations, with LVX.
By mere use of the Platform, You agree to be subject to the applicable rules, guidelines, policies, terms, and conditions and the same shall be deemed to be incorporated into this Terms of Use and be considered as part and parcel of this Terms of Use. We reserve the right, at Our sole discretion, to change, modify, add or remove portions of these Terms of Use, at any time without any prior written notice to You. It is Your responsibility to review these Terms of Use periodically for updates/changes. We will notify You of any material updates/changes from time to time. Your continued use of the Platform following the posting of changes will mean that You accept and agree to the revisions. As long as You comply with these Terms of Use, We grant You a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited privilege to enter and use the Platform.
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You shall not host, display, upload, modify, publish, transmit, update or share any information  that:
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Is grossly harmful, harassing, libellous, invasive of another’s privacy, hateful or racially, ethnically objectionable, disparaging, relating or encouraging money laundering or gambling, otherwise unlawful in any manner whatsoever;
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Harms minors in any way;
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That You will conduct yourself in a professional manner in all your interactions with any other user, LVX, their respective HQ members, employees and officers and shall not defame, harass, intimidate, threaten, disparage, libel or otherwise make false statement concerning any of the aforesaid persons in the course of your interactions with them or third parties;
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That Your usage of the Platform will not, in any manner, directly or indirectly, violate terms of any contractual arrangement binding on You. Further, You agree not to use the Platform in a manner that results in an event where You may experience a conflict of interest such as with an entity in which You are currently holding shares; You are a director or a key employee or You exercise significant influence;
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7.2You agree that these Terms of Use, do not entitle You to any support, upgrades, updates, add-ons, patches, enhancements, or fixes for the Platform (Updates). We may, however, occasionally provide automatic Updates to the Platform at its sole discretion (and without any advanced notification to You). Any such Updates shall become part of the services and subject to these Terms of Use.
7.3 From time to time, we test various aspects of our Platform, including our website, user interfaces, service levels, plans, promotions, features, availability of content, delivery, and pricing, and we reserve the right to include you in or exclude you from these tests without notice.
7.4 LetsVenture Technologies Private Limited shall have no obligation to monitor or enforce any intellectual property rights that may be associated with the content provided by You on the Platform.
7.5 If You are a copyright owner or an agent thereof and believe that any content on the Platform infringes upon Your rights, You may contact [ ] and provide details requested in regards to such infringement.
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8.Prohibited Uses
8.1 The Platform may be used only for lawful purposes. LVX specifically prohibits any use of the Platform for and You agree not to use the Platform for any of the following purposes:
8.1.1 Modifying, publishing, storing, transmitting, distributing, displaying, performing, participating in the transfer or sale of, create derivative works on, or in any way exploiting, any of the copyrighted material contained on the Platform, in whole or in part, without Our prior written consent.
8.1.2 Subleasing, leasing, selling, assigning, transferring, distributing, renting, permitting concurrent use of, or granting other rights in the content and any material and documentation provided on the Platform by other users or LVX to any third party.
8.1.3 Providing use of the content in a computer service business, network, time sharing, interactive cable television, multiple CPU or multiple or concurrent user arrangement to users who are not individually licensed by LVX or otherwise exploiting any portion of, the use of or access to the content or the materials or documentation provided on the Platform in contravention of these Terms of Use.
8.1.4 defame, libel, disparage, threaten, harass or intimidate anyone or otherwise violate the personal, privacy, contractual, intellectual property or other rights of any person, including by the use of offensive comments related to race, national origin, gender, sexual preference or physical handicap.
8.1.5 submit any content or material that falsely expresses or implies that such content or material is sponsored or endorsed by LVX.
8.1.6 sell access to the Platform or any part thereof other than through a mechanism expressly approved by LVX.
8.1.7 LVX may also place additional fair use restrictions including restrictions on concurrent connections and time of usage.
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9.Modifications
We reserve the right at any time and from time to time, in Our sole discretion, to modify the content on the Platform or any part thereof, including the transmission of any related materials or documentation, with or without providing prior notice to You. We further reserve the right at any time and from time to time, at Our sole discretion, to alter, modify or terminate any content or features contained on the Platform without providing to You prior notice of such alteration, modification or termination. You agree that LetsVenture Technologies Private Limited shall not be liable to You or to any third party claiming through You, for any modification of the content or features provided on the Platform.
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10. System Limitations and Failures
We use internally developed systems for providing You access to and facilitating Your use of the Platform. These systems may encounter technical or other limitations, and computer and communications hardware systems might experience interruptions. Further, We continually enhance and improve these systems in order to accommodate the level of use of the Platform. We may also add additional features and functionality to Platform that might result in the need to develop or license additional technologies. Increased utilization of the Platform or providing new features or functionality may cause unanticipated system disruptions, slower response times, degradation in levels of customer service, and delays in reporting accurate financial information. You agree that We shall not be liable to You or to any third party claiming through You, for any such failures contemplated herein.
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11.2 Please read Our privacy policy to understand Our information collection and usage practices. You may obtain certain confidential information, including without limitation, technical, contractual, product, pricing, business related functions, activities and services, customer lists, knowledge of customer needs and preferences, business strategies, marketing strategies, methods of operation, markets and other valuable information that should reasonably be understood as confidential (“Confidential Information”). You acknowledge and agree to hold all Confidential Information in strict confidence. Title and all interests to all Confidential Information shall be vested in Us. Your obligations regarding Confidential Information will survive the termination of these Terms of Use in accordance with Paragraph 18 below. Upon such termination, You must stop forthwith using any Confidential Information to which You may have been exposed in due course of Your use of the Platform.
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11.4 The restrictions in this Paragraph 11 shall not apply to disclosure of Confidential Information by either party if and to the extent the disclosure is:
(a)required by the Applicable Law of any jurisdiction
(b)required by any applicable securities exchange, supervisory or regulatory or governmental body to which the relevant party is subject or submits, wherever situated, whether or not the requirement for disclosure has the force of law
(c)made to employees and representatives on a need to know basis, provided that such persons are required to treat such information as confidential through written agreement in terms which are no less strict than this Paragraph.
(d) is or becomes generally available to the public or
(e) was in its possession or was known by it, prior to receipt from the Disclosing Party, or
(f) was rightfully disclosed to it without restriction by a third party.
Provided that, restriction in this Paragraph 11 shall not apply to disclosures of Confidential Information made by LVX to its shareholders, directors, managers, potential investors and/or Affiliates. Provided further that LVX may disclose the Confidential Information to third party vendors and customers or pursuant to partnering arrangements without the restriction of this Paragraph 11 provided that such persons are required to treat such information as confidential through written agreement in terms which are no less strict than this Paragraph.
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12. Additional / Special Terms and Conditions
LetsVenture Technologies Private Limited may notify you or request you to accept additional or special terms and conditions in relation to Your access of certain features or services on the Platform. You agree that You shall access or use such features and services only in accordance with such additional or special terms and conditions as if they were incorporated herein these Terms of Use.
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13. Links to / from other Platforms and Third Party Tools
13.1 The Platform may contain link/s to various other websites. These links are provided solely for Your convenience and benefit. Wherever such link/s lead to websites which are not owned by or belong to LetsVenture Technologies Private Limited, We shall not be responsible for the content, products and services provided on such linked sites. We do not warrant or make any representations regarding the correctness or accuracy of the content on such websites. If You decide to access such linked websites, You do so at Your own risk. We do not in any way endorse the linked websites.
13.2 Similarly, this Platform can be made accessible through a link created by other websites. Access to this Platform through such link/s shall not mean or be deemed to mean that the objectives, aims, purposes, ideas, concepts of such other websites or their aim or purpose in establishing such link/s to this Platform are necessarily the same or similar to the idea, concept, aim or purpose of Our Platform or that such links have been authorized by Us. We are not responsible for any representation/s of such other websites while affording such link and no liability can arise upon LVX consequent to such representation, its correctness or accuracy. In the event that any link/s afforded by any other website/s derogatory in nature to the objectives, aims, purposes, ideas and concepts of this Platform, is utilized to visit this Platform and such event is brought to the notice or is within the knowledge of LVX, civil or criminal remedies as may be appropriate shall be invoked.
13.3 Certain Members can connect their account on the Platform to other platforms such as LinkedIn or any other third party websites. This feature requires you to accept and comply with the terms of service and privacy policy of such third party website. If you choose to connect, you will be able to take advantage of various social features included as part of the Platform specifically for the features available on such third party websites. In addition, LVX may personalize and otherwise enhance your experience based on your information obtained from or through such third party website. By connecting your LV account to your LinkedIn account or any other third party accounts, you acknowledge and agree that you are consenting to the continuous release of information about you to others, including to LinkedIn or any other third party (in accordance with your privacy settings on such third party and these Terms of Use). If you do not want information about you to be shared in this manner, do not use the connect feature of LinkedIn or any other third party website. We disclaim all warranties in relation to and all liabilities arising from any use of your personal information by LinkedIn or any other third party website.
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14. Security
14.1 You are prohibited from violating or attempting to violate the security of the Platform, including, without limitation:
(a) accessing data not intended for You or logging into an account which You are not authorized to access
(b) attempting to probe, scan or test the vulnerability of a system or network or to breach security or authentication measures without proper authorization
(c) interfere with service to any user, host, or network.
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14.2 You shall not misuse this Platform by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or other materials that are malicious or technologically harmful (together “Viruses “). You must not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our Platform, the server on which the Platform is stored or any server, computer or database connected to this Platform. You must not attack this Platform via a denial-of-service attack. Further, You shall not interfere with or circumvent any security feature of the Platform or any feature that restricts or enforces limitations on use of or access to the Platform, such as probing or scanning the vulnerability of any system, network or breach.
14.3 By breaching the provisions of this Paragraph, You may be liable to be prosecuted under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and any other applicable law. We will report any such breach to the relevant law enforcement authorities and We will co-operate with such authorities by disclosing Your identity to them. In the event of such a breach, Your rights to use this Platform will cease immediately.
14.4 We will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by a denial-of-service attack or Viruses that may infect your computer equipment, computer programs, data or other proprietary material due to Your use of this Platform or to Your downloading of any material posted on it, or on any Platform linked to it.
14.5 You agree to immediately report to Us all incidents involving suspected or actual unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, damage, or destruction of data.
14.6 You shall not interfere with or disrupt (or attempt to interfere with or disrupt) access and enjoyment of the Platform of other users or any host or network, including, without limitation, creating or transmitting unwanted electronic communications such as “spam” to other users, overloading, flooding or mail-bombing the Platform, or scripting the creation of content in such a manner as to interfere with or create an undue burden on the Platform.
14.7 You are prohibited from reverse engineering, decompiling, reverse assembling, modifying or attempting to discover or copy any software, source code or structure that the Platform utilize to generate web pages or any software or other products or processes accessible through the Platform.
14.8 All actions performed by any person using Your account and password shall be deemed to have been committed by You and You shall be liable for the same. LV reserves the right to suspend/terminate Your account at any time if it is found that You have been sharing the password with any unauthorized user.
14.9 In order to reduce the risk of unauthorized access, all accounts maintained with Us through the Platform are locked after multiple incorrect login attempts. In the event of such lockout, You can email the administrator at [ ] and the account shall be unlocked upon receipt of Your email. You can also request for a password reset on our website through the ‘forgot password’ option on Our Platform.
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15. Monitoring
15.1 All electronic communications and content presented and/or passed to Us, including that presented and/or passed from remote access connections, may be monitored, examined, saved, read, transcribed, stored, or retransmitted in the course of daily operations by any duly authorized employee or agent of LVX in the exercise of their duties, or by law enforcement authorities who may be assisting LVX in investigating possible contravention / non-compliance with applicable law. Electronic communications and content may be examined by automated means. Further, LVX has the right to reject, at its sole discretion, from the Platform any electronic communications or content deemed not to be in compliance with the corporate policies and procedures of LVX.
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16. Termination
16.1 In the event it is determined by Us that You have violated any of these Terms of Use, We shall have the right, at Our sole discretion, to suspend Your use of and prohibit access to any or all features/parts of the Platform forthwith. Any such suspension or termination of access to Platform may be effected by Us without providing You with a prior written notice in this regard. Upon such termination of access to the Platform, these Terms of Use, as applicable to You, will be deemed to have been terminated and no refund of any payments made by You shall be required to be made by LVX.
16.2 You acknowledge and agree that, upon termination, You shall immediately destroy any copies made of any portion of the content contained on the Platform. You acknowledge and agree that LVX shall not be liable to You or any third party claiming through You, for any suspension or termination of access to Platform.
16.3 These Terms of Use shall stand terminated upon Your closing of Your account on the Platform.
16.4 The rights and obligations of the Parties under this Agreement, which either expressly or by their nature survive the termination of these Terms of Use including but not limited to Paragraph 7 (Intellectual Property), Paragraph 11 (Privacy and Confidentiality), Paragraph 18 (Indemnity), Paragraph 20 (Governing Law and Dispute Resolution), shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
16.5 Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, the termination of these Terms of Use for any reason whatsoever shall be without prejudice to any rights or obligations accrued to or in respect of the parties prior to the date of termination.
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17. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability
17.1 LVX does not endorse or act on behalf of any third party. In the event You engage the services of / interact with any third party, through the Platform, LVX will not be liable to You for any act or omission by such third party in relation thereto.
17.2 We hereby expressly disclaim all warranties and representations of any kind with respect to any and all content and features available on the Platform, including but not limited to:
(a) warranties as to merchantability or use for a particular purpose whether or not LVX knows or has reason to know or has been advised of any such purpose. OR
(b) warranties as to any results to be obtained from any use of the LVX content or information derived from use of the Platform.
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17.3 LVX shall have no liability for any losses, direct or indirect, in contract, tort, or otherwise, incurred in connection with the LVX content on the Platform, including but not limited to loss of revenue or profit or any other commercial or economic loss or for any decision made or action taken by any third party in reliance upon the LVX content.
17.4 Any content or services provided through the Platform shall not be construed as investment advice by Lets Venture Technologies Private Limited or an opinion provided by LVX regarding the appropriateness or suitability of any investment, or a recommendation or an offer or solicitation by LVX or the new and growing businesses for the purchase or sale of any security or securities in general, nor otherwise an endorsement, inducement, or solicitation of any type.
17.5 You acknowledge and agree that by the mere fact of registering on Our Platform, You do not acquire any right to subscribe to the shares of any of the said businesses. Such right to subscribe to the shares of any of the said businesses shall be conferred upon You only in the event that such business or entity extends an express invitation or offer to You to subscribe to the shares of such business or entity.
17.6 The Platform, all the materials and services, included on or otherwise made available to You through this Platform is provided by LVX on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any representation or warranties, express or implied except otherwise specified in writing. Without prejudice to the forgoing paragraph, LVX does not warrant that:
(a)The Platform will be constantly available, or available at all;
(b)The information on the Platform or provided through the Website is complete, true, accurate or not misleading;
(c)The quality of any products, services, information, or other material that you obtain through the Platform will meet your expectations
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17.7 LVX is not a stock exchange recognised by the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI ) under the Securities Contract (Regulation) Act, 1956. The securities offered by any Startup registered on the Platform are not traded on any stock exchange recognised by SEBI. LVX does not allow any secondary market trading of securities on the Platform.
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18. Indemnity
18.1 You agree to indemnify and hold LVX harmless from:
a)any actions, claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, penalties, interest and other charges and expenses (including legal fees and other dispute resolution costs) made by any third party due to or arising out of Your use of the Platform, any violation of the terms of these Terms of Use or any other agreement executed with LVX or another user by You;
(b)any acts or deeds, including for any non-compliance or violation, of any applicable law, rules, regulations on Your part;
(c)for fraud committed by You;
(d)or Your infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.;
(e) or as a result of any threatening, libellous, obscene, harassing or offensive material posted / transmitted by You on the Platform.
18.2 Your obligations under this Paragraph shall survive the termination of these Terms of Use in accordance with Paragraph 16 above.
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19. Foreign Jurisdictions
19.1 LetsVenture Technologies Private Limited makes no representation that the content contained on the Platform is appropriate or to be used or accessed outside of the Republic of India. You are expressly notified that, many states and foreign countries all have their own regulations that must be observed in relation to Your use or access of the Platform. You must make your own assessment regarding, and are responsible for compliance with, regulatory requirements as may be applicable to Your use and access of the Platform in such jurisdictions.
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20.Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
20.1 These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India and subject to the provisions of arbitration set out herein, the courts at Gurgaon, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any Disputes (defined below) arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Use subject to the provisions of this Paragraph.
20.2 Any action, dispute or difference arising under or relating to this Terms of Use (Dispute) shall at the first instance be resolved through good faith negotiations between the parties hereto, which negotiations shall begin promptly, within 15 (fifteen) days after a party has delivered to the other party a written request for such consultation. If the parties are unable to resolve the Dispute in question within 15 (fifteen) days of the commencement of negotiations, such Dispute shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, as amended from time to time and rules prescribed thereunder. When any Dispute is under arbitration, except for the matters under dispute, LV and You shall continue to exercise the remaining respective rights and fulfil the remaining respective obligations under this Terms of Use.
20.3 The arbitration shall be conducted by a sole arbitrator jointly appointed by LV and You. If parties fail to appoint an arbitrator within 30 days after service of the notice of arbitration, such arbitrator shall be appointed in accordance with provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The venue of arbitration shall be Bangalore, India.
20.4 The language of the arbitration proceedings and of all written decisions and correspondence relating to the arbitration shall be English.
20.5 You agree and acknowledge that the provisions of Paragraph 7 (Intellectual Property) and Paragraph 11 (Privacy and Confidentiality) are of importance to LVX and monetary compensation may not constitute adequate relief and remedy to LVX for non-performance by You of your obligations thereunder. Accordingly, LVX shall be entitled to claim specific performance and seek mandatory and/or perpetual injunctions requiring You to perform your duties and obligations under such provisions.
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21. Severability
21.1 If any term, provision, covenant or restriction of these Terms of Use is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions of these Terms of Use shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated.
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22. No Waiver
22.1 The rights and remedies available under this Terms of Use may be exercised as often as necessary and are cumulative and not exclusive of rights or remedies provided by law. It may be waived only in writing. Delay in exercising or non-exercise of any such right or remedy does not constitute a waiver of that right or remedy, or any other right or remedy.
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23. General
23.1 These Terms of Use comprise the full and complete agreement between You and LVX with respect to the use of the Platform and supersedes and cancels all prior communications, understandings and agreements between You and LV, whether written or oral, expressed or implied with respect thereto.
23.2 LetsVenture Technologies Private Limited shall be entitled to assign their rights and obligations hereunder to any Affiliate, third party or as part of any restructuring, business combination, merger or acquisition.
23.3 Any notice to be given in connection with these Terms of Use shall be delivered via email to LetsVenture Technologies Private Limited at [ ] or to You at the email address provided by you in Your profile. You consent to the use of electronic communications in order to the electronic delivery of notices in relation to any matter under these Terms of Use.
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24. Warranties and Limitation of Liability
24.1 We are not a stock exchange recognised by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) under the Securities Contract (Regulations) Act, 1956.
24.2 We disclaim any and all responsibility in connection with the veracity of this data. Information presented on this website is for educational purposes only and should not be treated as legal, financial, investment or any other form of advice.
24.3 Nothing on this website is intended to constitute
24.3.1 an offer, or solicitation of an offer, to purchase or sell any security, other asset or service,
24.3.2 investment advice or an offer to provide such advice under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013., or
24.3.3 a basis for making any investment decision. Except as expressly stated by LetsVenture  in writing,
24.4 Our platform has an internal mechanism to ensure compliance with applicable laws. However, it shall be the company's responsibility to comply with the provisions of applicable laws including the Companies Act, 2013 and the private placement Rules thereunder.
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DISCLAIMER: LetsVenture Technologies Pvt Ltd is NOT a stock exchange recognised by the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) under the Securities Contract (Regulation) Act, 1956. The securities offered by any company registered on lvxventures.com (“Platform”) are not traded on any stock exchange recognised by SEBI. LetsVenture does not allow any secondary market trading of securities on the Platform.
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Investor Ethics
Trust is the most valuable currency in the startup ecosystem and investors & founders on LVX are exemplary testaments to the same. We believe in
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Respect
As an investor, while capital is important for founders & forms the basis of the relationship with them, respecting a founders’ time, as well as his/her judgement on how the business should function, is important. This is key to building trust with the founders.
Adhering to the confidentiality clauses on the platform
Founders share confidential information while fundraising, and there is an implicit amount of trust when it comes to pitching to investors to keep the information confidential.
As a platform, we would highly encourage to not share confidential information about a startup with others without consent or not to let the founder know if you have invested in a competing company ahead of a call.
Trust is a two-way street and the bedrock of a successful investor-founder relationship.
Focusing on helping founders succeed beyond odds
Entrepreneurship is hard. Capital is just an enabler.
Investing is also a very difficult and long-term journey.
The best way to build a solid investor-investee relationship is to support founders with connections, advice, referrals for hiring & more. This just helps in building a much better, collaborative & healthier ecosystem where together we are helping the ecosystem succeed.
We are overtly transparent, and we take pride in it. We have no asterisks.
At LVX, we work for founders and focus on protecting our investors. This philosophy drives all our actions and decision-making process.
Our platform and team will ensure that we are there to proactively assist both founders and investors whenever needed.
We constantly strive to ensure that our processes and products are as transparent as possible. We are always happy to get your feedback and proactively work on the same to resolve any issues faced by investors or founders.
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DISCLAIMER: LetsVenture Technologies Pvt Ltd is NOT a stock exchange recognised by the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) under the Securities Contract (Regulation) Act, 1956. The securities offered by any company registered on lvxventures.com (“Platform”) are not traded on any stock exchange recognised by SEBI. LetsVenture does not allow any secondary market trading of securities on the Platform.
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Risks - Angel Investment
Risk Factors
Investments in Alternate Investment Funds are subject to market risks, read all related documents carefully.
Investments in units of an AIF involve risks, including credit/default risk and the potential loss of the entire principal invested
As the price / value / interest rate of the securities in which the Scheme(s) invests fluctuates, the value of your investment in the Scheme(s) may go up or down depending on the various factors and forces affecting the companies in which LVX Angel Fund (“AIF”) invests in.
There can be no assurance that any Scheme objective will be achieved.
There is no assurance or guarantee to unit holders as to the return on their units
Past performance of Schemes and the underlying entities in which they invest do not indicate the future performance of the Schemes of the AIF.
The name of the Scheme(s) do not in any manner indicate either the quality of the Scheme(s) or their future prospects and returns.
LVX and its affiliates are not responsible or liable for any loss resulting from the operation of the Scheme(s).
Unless specified, the Scheme(s) of the AIF are not guaranteed or assured return scheme(s).
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Privacy Policy
We care about your privacy and therefore, will respect your right to privacy. This privacy policy ("Policy")contains information regarding the use of personal information provided by you to Lets Venture Technologies Private Limited (LVX/Us/We/Our). All visitors to
www.lvxventures.com
("Website") AND to our Mobile Application “LVX for Android and iOS” are advised to read and understand our Privacy Policy carefully since by accessing the Website AND/OR Mobile Application, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the below mentioned Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, storage, and use of information pertaining to you as specified herein.
If you do not agree with the terms and conditions of our Privacy Policy, which includes the manner of collection or use of your information, please do not use or access the Website.
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I. DEFINITIONS
"Applicable Laws"
shall mean the Information Technology Act, 2000 and Rules thereunder as amended from time to time.
"User"
shall mean and refer to natural and legal individuals who use the Website.
"Information"
shall mean and refer to natural and legal individuals who use the Website.
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Personal information
" means any information that relates to a natural person, which, either directly or indirectly, in combination with other information available or likely to be available with a body corporate, is capable of identifying such person.
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Rules
" shall mean the Information Technology (Reasonable security practices and procedures and sensitive personal data or information) Rules, 2011 as amended from time to time.
"Sensitive Personal Data and Information (SPDI)"
shall mean and include such personal information which consists of information relating to:- (i) password; (ii)financial information such as Bank account or credit card or debit card or other payment instrument details ; (iii) physical, physiological and mental health condition; (iv) sexual orientation; (v) medical records and history;(vi) Biometric information; (vii) any detail relating to the above clauses as provided to body corporate for providing service; and (viii) any of the information received under above clauses by body corporate for processing, stored or processed under lawful contract or otherwise: provided that, any information that is freely available or accessible in public domain or furnished under the Right to Information Act, 2005 or any other law for the time being in force shall not be regarded as sensitive personal data or information for the purposes of these rules.
II. PERSONAL INFORMATION
1. While accessing and/or using Our Platform/Mobile Application, We may ask You to provide Us with certain information which may be generic or personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You, which may include Your and/or Your organisation’s name, gender email address, postal address, phone number, PAN, Aadhar, date of birth, father name, citizenship, photographs, demat details, financial and commercial information, linkedin url, cancelled cheque details with respect to Your business, any nominee details, manner of use of the Services or any other information You voluntarily provide to Us in any form, way or manner (Personal Information).
2. We understand that the Personal Information is extremely private to You and assure You that it will be used only for providing the Services as mutually agreed to be rendered by us, and as stated under this Privacy Policy.
3. We will not access information without Your explicit consent (as provided on the acceptance of this Privacy Policy). You have the option not to provide Us with consent or to subsequently revoke consent to the collection of Personal Information.
III. HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION
The Personal Information that We collect are only as required to provide Our Services and for Us to better understand Your interests. We may collect information through various means including but not limited to the following:
1. While you register / sign up / create a profile on the Platform/Mobile Application;
2. When You sign up or subscribe to any Services;
3. When You provide Your Information to Us when you interact with the Platform/Mobile Application.
4. When You provide Us Your information through any external mediums such as phone calls, virtual or in person meetings, forms, links, emails, Whatsapp or other messaging platforms, other forms of digital or physical communication, or in any other manner;
5. When You use the features on Our platform and/or Mobile Application and/or when You use Services;
6. When You access the platform/Mobile Application orServices; or
7. By use of cookies.
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IV.
HOW THE PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTED IS USED
The Information provided by you is used and processed by Us in the following ways-
1. To perform its regulatory obligations as a SEBI registered AIF (LVX Angel Fund) for KYC, SEBI filings etc.
2. To respond to the queries posted by you on our Website,
3. To protect and investigate against any unlawful activities, such as, fraud, etc.
4. To operate, maintain, provide features &functionality, and to notify about the enhancements to Website.
5. To provide User any information, products, or services that User may request from LVX, or which We feel may be of interest to User, where you have consented to be contacted for such purposes.
6. To carry out its obligations arising from any contracts between User and LVX.
7. To monitor the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
8. LVX may also use User’s data, or permit selected third parties to use such data, to provide User information about goods and services that may be of interest to such User.
9. LVX do not disclose information about individuals(that causes them to be identified) to our advertisers, but LVX may provide them with aggregated information about our Users. LVX may also use such aggregated information to help advertisers reach the kind of audience they intend to target.
10. User has the right to ask LVX not to process User’s Personal Information for marketing purposes.
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V. DATA RETENTION
1. We will only retain Your Personal Information for as long as may be necessary for the performance of the Services and for the effective and safe functioning of the platform/ Mobile Application, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. We reserve the right to retain your Personal Information for the purposes of maintaining records.
2. Company may use, process, store, disclose and transmit the Anonymized Data for any purpose and without restriction or obligation to Customer of any kind provided that the said Anonymized Data is not reasonably capable of being linked in any way with the Customer.
VI. TRANSFER OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
1. Your Personal Information is processed at Our operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located. It means that this information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of Your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may be different to those from Your jurisdiction.
2. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by Your submission of such information represents Your agreement to that transfer
3. However, please bear in mind that the secure servers are not controlled by Us and are managed and operated by third party service providers. These servers use commercially available tools provided by such third-party storage providers to provide appropriate safeguards to preserve the integrity and security of Your information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, reproduction, use or amendment.
4.
We Assume No Liability For Any Disclosure Of Information Due To Errors In Transmission, Unauthorized Third Party Access Or Other Acts Of Third Parties, Or Acts Or Omissions Beyond Our Reasonable Control And You Agree That You Will Not Hold Us Responsible For Any Breach Of Security Unless Such Breach Has Been Caused As A Direct Result Of Our Gross Negligence Or Wilful Default.
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1. If We have collected PersonalInformation from You, You may make a request to exercise the following rights:
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2. A right to have Your information rectified if such information is found to be incomplete or inaccurate;
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4. A right to request that We restrict the processing of Your Personal Information;
5. A right to be notified in the event of a breach of any Personal Information collected by the platform.
6. A right to access, update or to delete information that We have on You; and
7. The right to be provided with a copy of Your Personal Data in a structured, machine-readable and commonly used format;
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2. It is clarified that any rights that You may have under this Clause shall only be applicable and made effective15 (fifteen) days from the date of request for the exercise of such right and not to any consents, approvals or processing of information that has already taken place prior to such date.
3. You may decline to submit identifiable information through the platform, in which case You may not be allowed to access certain features / parts of the platform.
4. If You believe that any of Your Personal Information held by Us is inaccurate, and there is no option provided within the platform to correct or update such information, or if You would like to exercise any of the rights mentioned in this Clause, You may write to Us at the Email ID provided in Annexure A below.
5. It is Your responsibility to ensure that any information You provide to Us remains accurate and updated
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1. You always have the option to not provide information by choosing not to use the platform or a particular feature thereof (where such feature is available for opt-out). We may automatically use Our available technology to retain Your preferences.
2. When You update information, We usually keep a copy of the previous version for Our records. If You do not want to receive updates from Us, please update Your preferences or write to Us at the Email ID provided in Annexure A below. However, opting out of updates still governs Your use of the platform under the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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IX. Disclosure of Information
LVX does not share Information with companies, organizations, and individuals outside of LVX, unless one of the following circumstances applies:Without User’s consent to do so;1. If it has good-faith belief that access, use, preservation, or disclosure of that information is reasonably necessary to:
1. Comply with Applicable Law, regulations, legal process (including an investment transaction), or enforceable governmental request.
2. Enforce any of Our applicable Terms of Service, including any potential violations.
3. Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security or technical issues
4. Protect against harm to the rights, property, or safety of the Website visitors and service providers, as well as the general public, as required or permitted by law.
The permission to use the Website granted by these Terms shall automatically terminate if User breach any of these Terms.
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X. Scope
Privacy Policy applies to all of the services offered by LVX through its Website and its Mobile Application. However, it does not apply to the any of the following:
1. Services offered by other companies or individuals on non-LVX Website, including websites which may be referenced by or linked from the Website.
2. The information collected by, and the information practices of other companies, organizations, or individuals who advertise the Website, editorial, advertising content, or any of the products or services offered on the Website, and who may use cookies, pixel tags and other technologies to serve and offer relevant ads.
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XI. Security
LVX endeavors to protect the Information provided by, or collected about its Users from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. In particular:
1. LVX review its Information collection, storage, and processing practices, including physical security measures, to guard against unauthorized access to Our systems and the Information gathered.
2. LVX restrict access to the Information collected to Our employees, contractors, and agents who need to know that Information for processing it for LVX. The employees, contractors, and agents are subjected to the obligation of strict confidentiality about the information accessed, and will face to disciplinary action, including termination, if they violate this obligation.
LVX does not recommend transfer of SDPI (such as credit card number) and bank account details via the Website to other users. Users are recommended to do so offline, on the phone or via personal emails. LVX follow generally accepted industry standards to protect the Information submitted to us, both during transmission and after LVX receive it. However, "perfect security" does not exist on the internet. User, therefore, agree that security breaches beyond the control of LVX’ standard security procedures are at User’s sole risk and discretion.
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X. Changes to Policy
1. LVX reserves the right to modify this Policy at any time. Any changes made to its Policy in the future will be notified and made available to User using the Website. User’s continued use of the services and the Website shall be deemed as User’s acceptance of the varied privacy policy.
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2. LVX reserves the right to cease providing, or to change, the Website and content of such information (or any portion or feature thereof) at any time or frequency and without notice. All content on the Website is presented only as of the date published or indicated and may be superseded by subsequent market events or for other reasons. Any transactions described on the Website are for illustrative purposes only and may not be representative of all transactions engaged in by LVX.
3. Although certain individuals may be identified on the Website as ‘venture partner’, ‘director’, or ‘executive director’, such titles reflect business usage that is customary within the venture capital and private equity industry and are not intended to indicate that any such individual is actually a partner of any partnership or director of any company as those terms are used for legal purposes.
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1. LVX cannot ensure that all of User’s private communications and other Information will never be disclosed in ways not otherwise described in this Privacy Policy. Therefore, although LVX is committed to protecting User’s privacy, LVX does not promise, and User should not expect, that the User’s Information will always remain private. As a User of the Website, you understand and agree that User assumes all responsibility and risk for usage of the Website, the internet in general, and the documents you post and access, and for User’s conduct on and off the Website.
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LVX respects and is sensitive to the rights as granted in the Applicable Laws. Any questions about the Privacy Policy or LVX’ Information collection, use and disclosure practices, you may contact the Grievance Officer as per the details given hereunder. LVX will endeavor to use reasonable efforts to respond promptly to requests, questions or concerns User may have regarding the use of Information.
In accordance with the Applicable Laws, the name and contact details of the Grievance Officer are provided below. You may contact Grievance Officer to address any discrepancies and grievances you may contact the Grievance Officer to address any discrepancies and grievances you may have with respect to your Information with LVX. The Grievance Officer will redress your grievances expeditiously.
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Cancellation and Refund Policy
At LetsVenture Technologies Private Limited ("LVX", "Company", "we", "us", "our"), we are committed to ensuring transparency in our payment processes on our platform.
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This Cancellation and Refund Policy ("Policy") governs the terms under which founders/startups ("Applicant", "you", "your") may seek a cancellation or refund of the Application Fee paid towards submitting an application for evaluation on the LVX platform.
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Please read this Policy carefully before proceeding with your application.
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I. APPLICATION FEE
i. Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable Application Fee of INR 4,499 (Indian Rupees Four Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Nine Only) plus applicable GST (Goods and Services Tax).
ii. The Application Fee is charged solely to cover administrative and preliminary evaluation costs and does not guarantee selection, funding, or any other outcome.
II. CANCELLATION POLICY
1. Once the Application Fee is successfully paid and the application is submitted, no cancellations are permitted.
2. The Company does not entertain cancellation requests initiated by the Applicant for any reason, including but not limited to:
i. Change of mind
ii. Submission of incorrect or incomplete information
iii. Decision not to proceed with the evaluation
III. REFUND POLICY
1. The Application Fee is strictly non-refundable.
2. No refund shall be provided under any circumstances, including but not limited to:
i. Voluntary withdrawal of the application by the Applicant.
ii. Rejection of the application at any stage of the evaluation process.
iii. Delays in evaluation timelines.
iv. Applicant’s failure to complete subsequent evaluation steps.
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3. Exception: Transaction Errors
A refund will be considered only in the event of a genuine transaction error, including:
i. Duplicate payment due to a technical error on LVX’s platform or authorized payment gateway.
ii. Incorrect deductions where payment was unsuccessful but the amount was debited.
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PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING A REFUND ( FOR TRANSACTION ERRORS ONLY)
1. The Applicant must notify the Company of any transaction error within 2 (two) business days from the date of the payment.
2. Requests must be submitted via email to support@lvxventures.com with the following mandatory details:
i. Applicant's registered name and email ID
ii. Transaction ID
iii. Payment date and amount
iv. Brief description of the issue
3. Upon verification,, refunds (if approved) will be processed within 7 (seven) business days from the date of approval.
4. Refunds will be credited to the original mode of payment used by the Applicant at the time of transaction.
5. LVX shall not be responsible for any delays in refund caused by the payment gateway, banks, or other external financial systems.
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V. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS
1. Payment of the Application Fee does not entitle the Applicant to any funding, investment, or partnership with LetsVenture or any third-party investors.
2. LVX reserves the right to modify, amend, or update this Policy at its sole discretion without prior notice.
3. Applicants are advised to review the Policy periodically for any changes. Continued use of the platform and services after any changes to the Policy constitutes consent to such changes.
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Angel Investing 101: Risk, Returns, and the Real Value You Bring
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If you’re curious about angel investing, here’s the first truth you should know:
most startups fail
. That’s not meant to scare you — it’s simply how the power law works. Out of ten startups you back, maybe one or two will really make you money. In fact, almost
90% of returns come from fewer than 20% of deals
.
So how do you, as a beginner, make sense of this?
Public vs. Private Markets
When you invest in public markets, you have charts, ratios, and analyst reports. With early-stage startups? You don’t. The companies are too young, the data is too thin, and the trends aren’t obvious yet. That’s why angel investing is
part science, part gut instinct
.
How Much Do You Need?
Here’s some good news: you don’t need crores to start. You can begin with as little as
₹50,000
.
Your first deals will likely come from people you already know — friends, alumni networks, or connections who are active angels. As you grow more confident, you can slowly increase your exposure — maybe 10% more each year.
How Much of Your Savings to Risk?
Discipline matters. Don’t put your entire nest egg at risk. A simple rule: keep angel investing to just
5–10% of your savings
. And spread that across
at least five startups
. The more you diversify, the better you’ll understand patterns and improve as an investor.
Beyond Money: Why Founders Will Take Your Cheque
When you’re writing small cheques, you need to bring something extra to the table. Maybe you can help a founder with marketing, finance, hiring, or opening doors to customers. That value-add is what makes you stand out, even with a smaller investment.
The Bigger Picture
Here’s the mindset shift: angel investing isn’t just about chasing returns. It’s about
building deep, lasting relationships with founders
. It’s about going the extra mile and being someone they can count on. Over time, that’s where the real rewards — financial and personal — show up.
The Golden Rule
At the end of the day, remember this:
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Invest in people, not just ideas.
Because ideas change, but founders who can adapt, learn, and execute will always find a way forward.
If you’re just starting out:
Begin small (₹50,000 is enough).
Keep your risk capped at 5–10% of your savings.
Back at least 5 startups to build learning.
Contribute your skills, not just your money.
Always bet on people
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Angel Funding: When It’s the Right Time to Raise — and When It’s Not
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It's not about whether you should start up. I'm going to guess that you've already started your dream business. "Should I raise money for my business?" is the question now. Is now the right time?
As the founder of LVX, my main job is to find startups that are ready to get angel funding and put them in touch with the right investors. I also learnt that founders aren't sure when to raise money, how much to raise, or from whom after working with more than 500 of them. I made a simple cheat sheet for founders that I thought would help them answer some of the most common questions that come up.
Of course, not every decision in life can be parameterised; there are always corner cases and outliers.
Getting angel investment means giving up some of your equity in exchange for money. You are now responsible for your work, actions, and decisions to a group of investors who have chosen to put their own money into your dream. It means that you are on a treadmill, and sometimes people who aren't involved in the day-to-day business control the speed. You can't get off the treadmill. The speed goes up with each new round of funding. This is the bad part.
The good news is that getting more angel investors means you have people who care about your business and can help you when things get tough. It does help a new business become more disciplined. I think that as founders, if you can provide good governance and regular business updates, your board will be more involved and investors will be more willing to help when needed. Don't give investors bad news that they weren't expecting. This is the most important rule to follow when working with them.
Now the question is: Why do I need to get money for my project?
If you answer this question honestly, it will help you come up with a good plan for how to raise money. You need to think about this very carefully if your answers have anything to do with other people or businesses.
When You
Should
Raise Angel Funding
You’re all-in on this business for the long haul — no Plan B, ready to ride out the lows and seize the highs.
You have a clear, strategic use for the money and know the milestones it will help you hit.
Your venture can scale with technology, deliver strong investor returns, and you value investors as true partners.
When
Not
to Raise Angel Funding
Because someone you know did it, or you think it’ll get you press and attention.
Just to have extra money, feel more comfortable, or figure out spending later.
Simply to test an idea without a clear plan.
If any of these sound like your reason, pause and rethink — why you want the money is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a founder.
In the end, every investor knows that 90% of new businesses fail. But that doesn't mean that founders get money for the wrong reasons. I think that getting money is not the goal in and of itself; it's a way to reach the goal. And the goal needs to be clear and high!
This post was originally written by Shanti Mohan, Founder & CEO, LVX
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BHIVE's fintech investment platform for HNIs hits monthly revenue of $1million; opens fresh round of funding
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India's average net worth is booming and according to the latest report by Credit Suisse, a majority of India's wealth is held by the top 5 percent of HNI (High Networth Individuals) who own ~62 percent of India's assets. But among the 5 percent, only 0.1 percent is well served. The remaining have tried their hand at Fixed Deposits (FD), equity investments, mutual funds, residential property, etc, but they actually have the appetite to invest beyond these traditional methods. The challenge lies in the lack of accessibility to institutional-quality investment opportunities like Commercial Real Estate (CRE).
While AngelList and LetsVenture does a syndication deal that allows HNIs to invest in startups and alternatives, BHIVE is a similar platform, where instead of startups, you get to invest in alternative assets like Commercial Real Estate (CRE), Revenue Based Financing (RBF) and international real estate.
Today, apart from investing through BHIVE’s FinTech platform in opportunities, retail investors can now invest in BHIVE company directly as angel investors. BHIVE has oversubscribed their offering on the LetsVenture platform by around 105 percent in a week and reviews are a testament to how much people love the product and the CRE market in general.
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Creating a pool of wealth for HNIs
In the Indian market, bank deposits have a cumulative value of over $2 trillion. Currently, the rates that fixed deposits are offering is just about matching the annual inflation rate. Rental yields from investing in residential apartments have also dropped to ~2.4 percent per annum which is even lower than fixed deposits. Many HNIs are exploring investing in other asset categories such as CRE that offer better monthly income plus long-term appreciation.
"Imagine, even if we’re able to capture 1 percent of this market share, we’re looking at a huge number like $20 billion of assets coming under our management over the next few years," says Shesh Rao Paplikar, Founder, BHIVE.
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The need of the hour is a competitive and comprehensive platform that allows HNIs to invest in international real estate, CRE, schools, hospitals and the like. And this is where BHIVE's fintech investment platform bhive.fund comes in.
BHIVE is now in the advanced stages of closing its Pre Series A round. They saw a phenomenal response on the LetsVenture platform and are closing on the round further with a few micro VCs and well-known angel investors.
"In the third straight month of starting full-fledged sales, we hit Rs 7.76 crore of the sales in a single calendar month. This was also possible as we have been able to bring close to Rs 200 crore worth of inventory onto the platform for HNIs to invest. We realised that it’s important for us to raise $1million to $2 million in the company right away to ensure that the growth momentum continues," says Shesh.
He adds, "This money will be deployed in sales, marketing and technology before we kick off the long effort of closing on a larger Series A round. We’re quite thrilled by the response we’ve got so far on our funding round. You can expect some big announcements to come soon."
Sunitha Ramaswamy, President, Early Stage, LetsVenture
says, “BHIVE has been one of the early pioneers in the co-working space and has over the years, showcased a forward-thinking attitude. They've launched BHIVE Fund for HNIs to invest in CRE and other alternative asset classes which gives much better returns compared to traditional investment options."
She adds that this is indeed a great investment opportunity since a platform like BHIVE Fund helps individuals to become fractional owners as well of the property they invest in. "With the team now looking to expand their full-stack services in the real estate sector, we at LetsVenture, are looking forward to working with them.”
By the end of FY21-22, BHIVE plans to achieve an AUM (Assets Under Management) of Rs 200 crore and by the end of the next financial year, to hit the Rs 1,000 crore mark.
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Sourcing the best CRE deals
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While BHIVE offers Fractional Real Estate (FRE) and Revenue Based Finance (RBF) in the CRE space, the potential for CRE is immensely high, with the highest being in Bengaluru worth over Rs 20,000 crore.
While globally, the space has already picked up the pace, HNIs, here in India, are missing out on great deals. This gives BHIVE an opportunity to fill the gap by offering them investment opportunities in the deals that they were missing out on before.
"I tell people that they originally came in to be an investor in real estate, but accidentally ended up being a landlord. Who wants to get a call from his tenant in the middle of the night to fix hospitality issues? Like Blackstone, we want to bring deals to our clients that give them high returns. Our goal is to be like the Blackstone for retail investors or HNIs,” says Shesh.
He adds, “Like true investors, they need to analyse the opportunities and decide which ones to invest in and what kind of portfolio they want to build. We have a huge team that understands the nuances of the real estate market and takes the effort of scanning through a lot of properties to source the best deals. We want to ensure people spend more time on analysis of available opportunities than managing the asset, which would be the case if they themselves invested in the asset," says Shesh.
The process is simple. BHIVE acts as the dealmaker and identifies and sources the deal, structures an investable deal, syndicates the deal investments, and also manages the assets.
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A niche offering led by experts
While a lot of companies offer RBF and FRE in the CRE space, there's no other platform that offers both, except BHIVE. "We're targeting HNIs who want both these products. We're taking a global outlook but targeting the Indian audience," says Shesh.
What makes BHIVE stand out is the ability to not only strike the right deals, but manage the assets through its sister concern BHIVE workspace, wherever suitable. With 130+ investors on their platform, they are a digital-first company driven by an exceptional team of founders who bring a wealth of real estate, technology and investments knowledge to the table.
“At the end of the day, what we’re building here boils down to the quality of the team in our arsenal. The comprehensive set of offerings and the credentials of the team makes the business less imitable, thus setting the barriers to market entry higher. While many are trying to do FRE, building a wealth creation platform like www.bhive.fund is extremely difficult. Hardly anybody has the kind of experience and skills the founders here have got in CRE, deal-making and leasing,” says Shesh.
He further explains, “BHIVE’s finance team is in a different league with the kind of talent we’ve been able to bring on board. Our app that is already released is already ahead of most of what others have been trying to do. Also, on a global level, we’re one of the few who have the ability to build something that goes well beyond just being FRE listing platform and to be a true wealth creation platform with multiple types of offerings, the ability to manage the assets and thereby manage the risk for investors.”
Prior to coming back to India in 2014, Shesh worked in Wall Street. He has strong experience in technology in the financial domain. Since 2014, he has been an integral part of the Bangalore startup ecosystem and has also worked closely in the Bangalore Commercial Real Estate world over the years. Shesh and Co-founder Monnappa were both classmates at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), where they both studied Computers Engineering.
Sandeep Gupta, headed MB Invest at Magicbricks and also founded a blockchain tech startup, before joining BHIVE. In his corporate career spanning two decades, Sandeep has worked with Britannia Industries, Bombay Burmah, New Chennai Township, Cinépolis, and GMR. He holds a certificate in investment performance measurement. Sandeep is an IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA) alumnus and a CFA charter holder.
An alumnus of NITK and IIMA, Monnappa Bayavanda, before joining BHIVE, was part of the Amazon India founding team and prior to that, he was a solutions architect in i2 technologies (later JDA software and Blue Yonder).
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Future outlook through the tech lens
BHIVE is on a strong growth path and is transforming the world of real estate by looking outside the regular ways of investing. In the future, they plan to diversify more into FRE and the wealth management category, and penetrate the international CRE market.
To manage the large influx of investors in CRE, technology is the only way. The bhive.fund app is available on the Google Play Store, where highly lucrative deals are made available to avid general investors. There are videos for each asset class, everyone gets a passbook, they can access investment memos and wealth analysis reports. The app will be made available on the Apple app store by the end of January 2022.
"Indians are the second biggest savers after China. We don't have the wealth mindset and don't put our money into opportunities where it can turn into wealth. We save money instead and spend it later. At BHIVE, we want to change that narrative," says Shesh.
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If you have any further queries with regard to the investment, you can reach out to
Ceooffice@bhiveworkspace.com.
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Mumbai-based Epigeneres Biotech, the exclusive licensee in India of Singapore-based Tzar Labs, has raised $ 6 million in a Series B funding round. Lead investors in this round include Kotak Investment Advisors, Moez Daya (of Satya Capital), and LetsVenture Angel Fund. Other investors include Ashish Kacholia, East River Advisors, One Decacorn, Nandita Advisors, and Chockalingam Valliappa, to name a few. This funding further embellishes the Company’s already illustrious investor list, which features the likes of HCG, Torrent Pharma, Vijay Karnani (Ex-Goldman Sachs, India), Venkat Ramaswamy (of Edelweiss), and Sanjeev Khandelwal (of K-Labs). The Company has V Krishnan (Promoter, Justdial) and Shailesh Haribhakti (BOD Torrent Pharma) as board members.
Speaking on the funding, Nitin Deshmukh of Kotak said,
“The ability to detect cancer through a simple blood test at Stage Zero can be a major breakthrough that can change the way cancer diagnosis is approached. We see this as an excellent opportunity to partner in the pioneering growth story of a home-grown Indian company, that is innovating diagnostic technologies in oncology”
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“I am proud and excited to be backing this transformational early-detection technology, which will be a dramatic enabler in cancer detection, treatment and in safer cancer drug development. I have a strong conviction that Epigeneres’ technology and research-backed approach is scalable, value driven, performance backed, and a remarkable investor opportunity.” (Moez Daya is a founder and partner at Satya Capital, founder and ex CEO of Celtel International),” added Moez Daya.
Nimesh Kampani who led the round on LetsVenture
said, “We believe that the Epigeneres Biotech offering will transform the way cancer care is delivered with real-time, comprehensive and swift insights, something never experienced before in India or the world. We see tremendous potential and are excited to back the Company in its accelerated growth.”
In May 2021, Epigeneres Biotech announced their early detection cancer test (co-developed  with Tzar Labs, Singapore - a specialised molecular diagnostic company), with a pioneering breakthrough in RNA bio-markers technology which can even detect cancer in Stage Zero (i.e., before tumour formation). With initial approvals in place, the latest round of investment will go towards expanding its Lab facilities, scaling operations, and development of an AI platform to launch the service in India - a world first. And, continue bringing the best diagnostic technology to patients and providers.
Ashish Tripathi, Founder & Chairman, Epigeneres
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“This latest round of financing will help us continue our upward trajectory in early detection of cancer. The investment will go toward expanding the R&D team, scaling operations, and development of new products, even as we continue bringing out the finest healthcare technologies and solutions. We have received very positive feedback from the market and with the help of our investors and the Government, we will soon begin to commercialise the cancer test; first in India, and then at a global level.”
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Online wealth manager Scripbox has raised $21 million in debt and equity, in a funding round led by Accel Partners.
Transpose Platform, DMI Alternative Investment Fund through The Sparkle Fund, InnoVen Capital, Trifecta Capital, KPB Family Trust, LetsVenture, Kube VC, and YY Capital LLC participated in the fundraising, as did angel investors like MakeMyTrip founder Deep Kalra, Freshworks CTO Shanmugam Krishnasamy, and Dell Technologies India MD Alok Ohrie.
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The Bengaluru-based company plans to use the funds to bolster its new product verticals, expand its customer base and partner with more independent financial advisors.
Scripbox follows a hybrid model of digital as well as financial planners to help users manage their finances. Despite the launch of new verticals—including insurance, fixed deposits, domestic stockbroking—last year, mutual fund investments still contribute to almost 90% of the total assets managed by the startup.
The company had raised Rs 151 crore (about $21 million) in a 2019 funding round that was also led by Accel Partners.
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“We have been prudent with our fundraising and will use the funds to systematically acquire new customers, continue our roll-up and partnership strategy with independent financial advisors as well as focus on growing our technology and engineering efforts,” Atul Shinghal, founder of Scripbox, told ET. “While we continue to leverage our technology stack to help customers with their financial needs, we also provide human touch to a complicated subject like finance through our telephonic chats with our financial advisors.”
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Scripbox has 35-40 financial advisors on-ground, which also double up as customer acquisition channels for the fintech startup. In December last year, Scripbox announced a strategic investment in Sebi registered investment advisory firm Mitraz Financial.
Shinghal claims that Scripbox will continue to invest and partner with more wealth advisors to bolster the platform. For the startup, wealth advisory contributes to almost 20% of its overall revenue.
At present, Scripbox has close to 70,000 active customers who have made average investments of Rs 7 lakh through the instruments offered by the platform. By 2025, the company looks to scale its total user base to 200,000, Shinghal told ET.
The average age of Scripbox users ranges between 40 and 45, with 25-30% of its customer base being new to capital markets and mutual fund investments. The company is planning to also launch a loan against securities product in the coming months.
We could look at a lending foray with a focus on asset creation, mostly around home or education. We will not be focusing on the credit-line or buy now pay later segments,” said Shinghal.
Since inception, Scripbox has clocked close to 8.1 million transactions on its platform and has Rs 5,000 crore of assets under management.
“We have backed Scripbox since its inception, and continue to be super excited about their prospects,” said Subrata Mitra, partner at Accel. “Digitisation of wealth management in India is well on its way, and Scripbox, with a powerful yet simple product, is becoming a de facto leader in the category.”
On Monday, wealth management startup IndMoney also raised $75 million, as part of its ongoing financing round, led by a group of existing investors including Steadview Capital, Tiger Global and Dragoneer Investment Group.
IndMoney also allows users to track and organise their finances on a single platform and helps them invest across financial instruments, including mutual funds, fixed deposits, US stocks and bonds.
Last year also saw the rise of wealth management fintechs, with startups like Groww and Cred raising successive rounds, leading to an increase in their valuation.
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Any form of startup investing follows the power law principle. Only a small portion of the startups you invest in will give you returns while majority of them may fail. As per estimates, nearly 90% of the startups fail. To simplify this, nearly 80-90% of the returns will come from 20% or less number of deals.
Unlike public markets investing which has plentiful of data, there is data asymmetry in private market investing. This largely owing to the fact that many early stage startups have limited or no quantifiable data or discernible trends available about them given their stage of maturity. Angel investing is a mix of art and science hence investing in startups will depend on your capital availability, your understanding of the ecosystem and your risk appetite.
To begin with, you dont need large sums of money to angel invest. You can start investing as little as Rs 50,000 to begin with. To kickstart the same you can evaluate your networks, friends, connections, alumni groups and more who are already angel investing. As your risk appetite increases you can slowly increase your investments by 10% every year.
However do keep in mind that owing to the risk profile you should earmark only 5%-10% of your savings to kickstart angel investing. Angel investing is a long term commitment hence unless you invest in 5 plus startups you will be unable to detect trends and patterns to further hone your skills as an angel investor.
When investing in smaller cheque sizes, its important to also focus on the skills and expertise you can lend to the founders. This will enable you to convince founders to accept a small cheque size as you will be able to help the founders in other areas such as marketing, finance, growth or more where they may need your help to scale. Angel investing is never about pursuing returns but bringing value added capital to the table. One shouldnt angel invest simply to garner returns but to actually build deeper relationships that compounds over the years. Angel investing is not a zero sum game hence irrespective of the amount you invest you can punch above your weight if you are willing to extend yourself and assist founders in every step of the way you can.
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Many signposts track the maturing of a startup ecosystem, but one of the most prominent is the emergence of new classes of capital for startups. Equity funding in young, pre-revenue startups may seem run-of-the-mill now in India, but at one point not too many years ago it was revolutionary. As the Indian startup ecosystem grows from strength to strength, new classes of capital have been introduced. A recent one I find exciting for both entrepreneurs and investors is Revenue Based Financing and that’s what I want to talk to you about here.
Alternative Financing
But before that let’s make some clear classifications, because many of the capital classes may seem similar at first glance. At its simplest, in startup financing,
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confers ownership to the investor to the extent of his or her shareholding. This translates to high risk and high reward —if the startup doesn’t work out, an investor might not get even his capital back, but there is potential for a multi-bagger if the startup becomes a spectacular success. The recent DoorDash and Airbnb IPOs are great examples of the latter, with multiple venture capital investors seeing stellar returns and exits. Softbank Vision Fund, for instance, converted a $680 million investment in DoorDash into an $11.5 billion return. Sequoia, on the other hand, invested about $280 million over multiple rounds in Airbnb and its stake on the company’s listing was valued at an impressive $12 billion. The returns are said to be even more impressive for YCombinator, which was an early investor in both companies. But the accelerator has not revealed exactly how much it has made. In India, the Happiest Minds IPO also provided a stellar 40%-plus IRR in five years for investor JPMorgan when the company went public in 2020.
Traditional debt
, on the other hand, is low-risk-low-reward and does not provide ownership for the capital provider. The startup/entrepreneur needs to pay back this debt with a prefixed interest in a set period of time. If the startup does not work out, debt takes precedence over equity in terms of returning the capital. For entrepreneurs looking to raise capital without diluting too much of their equity,
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became a strong source of capital. While venture debt has been around in India for over a decade, it has become more popular among startups in recent years. India recorded over $427 million worth of venture debt deals in 2020, according to data from Inc42. Venture debt is offered to startups that have already raised at least one round of venture capital funding and are a medium-term loan with fixed interest rates with monthly repayments. In a way, venture debt is an extension of equity funding. Significantly, there is no typical collateral backing the debt; instead, the company’s warrants are used, with the option to convert the warrants into equity over a period of time. Warrants are the deal sweeteners.
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is a new form of capital that is gaining popularity in mature ecosystems like the US but is a pioneering asset class in India with investors beginning to test the waters only now. So, what really is RBF? I would classify RBF as a hybrid product with medium risk and better than debt returns.Here are some key points:
It is a debt given to the startup, but not structured as a loan
Like its name suggests, investors get a fixed percentage share of the business’ revenues each month. So if a company has higher revenue one month, the investor gets a greater share back. This repayment covers the principal plus a return that is decided at the time of investment
This is typically meant to meet working capital requirements. The founders do not have to dilute equity, which makes it attractive for them, and hence a ready market is available to interested lenders
There is no hard collateral or guarantees backing the financing, so it is a higher risk compared to secured loans for investors/lenders. In addition to risk mitigation and control mechanisms available to lenders, RBF wherever feasible provides a right to the startup’s Intellectual Property and/or movable assets
Revenue-based financing picking up steam
For companies that can reliably predict their revenue flow, this type of alternative financing is a highly attractive prospect. This is why globally, online businesses and SaaS companies particularly are increasingly opting for RBF. These startups, while not necessarily profitable do have a regular revenue stream.For the entrepreneur the advantages are clear, they do not need to dilute their equity, there is no collateral involved. Further, since the payment is linked to revenue, repayment does not become a strain.
What's in it for investors?
Investors typically have a clear asset allocation across public markets, private equity, debt, and alternative assets, which is perfectly fine. But many of you are looking at better balancing or diversification of your portfolio within each asset class, and RBF offers an answer. RBF does not replace venture or equity investment in your portfolio. With RBF, the core premise of the product is the strength of revenue and quality of revenue of the startup you are providing funds to. Here the key is that the return is directly linked to a company’s revenues over the next two to four years. Alternatively, return on VC investments typically takes eight to 10 years.With estimated returns of 20% plus, RBF offers an opportunity to better the overall yield of an investor’s debt portfolio, which is always good news.Apart from this, only a handful of companies raise venture capital funding and of these only a few will bring that 50x return that makes for a blockbuster exit. The universe of revenue-earning startups is much bigger. Not all of them are attractive from a VC point of view but are great from an RBF perspective.The larger pool of potential investee companies is in itself a big win for the investor and the founders.
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Debt funding can be a significant source of capital for startups and emerging businesses.
However, it can be intimidating to consider debt financing as there isn't as much literature and resources available for entrepreneurs as there is for equity funding. The term ‘debt’ is also often viewed negatively due to general misconceptions.
Whether it is a business loan or a line of credit, debt funding can fulfill immediate needs for your business without impacting the captable structure of your company. It often overshadows the fact that debt is an important financial tool for businesses.
At the outset, any entrepreneur considering debt funding should know that the amount raised through debt financing must be returned with a certain interest rate within a specified period. In turn, the control and ownership of your business remain intact and your team can make the decisions that are best for the company.
Here’s a handy checklist to show the business is debt-ready as you explore alternative forms of funding.
Make sure your business is registered
To begin with, it is important to have your business registered to secure debt in compliance with The Companies Act of 2013. Lenders will be hesitant to work with an unregistered business that could face legal challenges or tax issues down the line.
When raising debt, prepare your pitch with clarity on what the business does, its growth so far, and in what ways securing debt can help boost your business. Showcase early wins, like customer acquisition or pilot programs to validate your market potential. It is best to prepare a deck that clearly states all the information about your business.
Keep the numbers ready
Knowing the business numbers is important. One must prepare basic financial statements before trying to secure debt to give lenders a clear idea of where the business stands today.
At a minimum, startups will need a profit and loss statement and a balance sheet to make intangible and hard assets clear to the lender. It also helps to present runway left, burn rate, any outstanding debt, growth projections, and business plans to achieve them. Nothing paints a clearer picture than the use of numbers in business.
Show the business is credit-worthy
The creditworthiness of your business can make or break a debt financing deal. This will be determined through the credit score (also known as commercial score) of a business, which rates a business as a candidate to receive a loan based on past financial behavior. The applicable score in India is the CIBIL score. To secure debt financing through LV Debt, a business must have a minimum score of 685.
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Lenders value complete transparency. So, if you’ve decided to raise debt financing for your startup, here are some documents to keep ready.
KYC documents of the company’s directors or key shareholders
Company documents like GST certificates, incorporation certificates, bank statements of the business, audit financials, and MIS reports.
Make sure your address mentioned in the registered certificate matches the site of operation as lenders will visit for in-person verification. After that, the lender will sign to disburse the loan amount.
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The last couple of years have been rough for the startup ecosystem. At
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As a founder, I strongly believe that founders should be focusing on building the business, and meeting customers rather than solving for capital and fundraising from different players. Hence LV Debt.
The traction we have seen has surprised us. We have already disbursed Rs 10 Cr and are on track to go to 3X every month by June. This shows that in spite of all the players, this space still needs more transparency, and founders still need more help. However, while the business is seeing momentum, I see gaps in founders' understanding of how to plan ahead for debt so that it truly delivers the value it is supposed to create for the business. Rejections are still high at LV as we follow stringent criteria.
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1. Short runway:
Businesses don’t have enough runway when they start looking for debt. Founders come to us when they have two to three months of runway. The ideal runway to have is eight to nine months.
If you accept in spite of a short runway, please know as a founder that debt is the riskiest instrument. Take debt when you don't have runway, or the confidence to build the business, and you could end up losing all the IP built. Default on Debt could end up eroding all the value built. That’s a finer nuance that gets missed out.
2. Lack of financial discipline:
This shows up in bad CIBIL or delayed payments (even if you have been a day late in the past). It impacts your business profile and you will pay higher rates of interest. Get this metric monitored by your CFO on a continuous basis.
3. Over leverage on debt:
You can’t pay off one debt with another debt and cycle the capital. This is bad planning and this will catch up sooner than you would like it to.
This is just the beginning of our understanding of how founders should think of debt. We will dive deeper and create playbooks that you could follow. Ideally use the playbook to hold your CFO/ finance team accountable.
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As debt and equity are the two most popular forms of raising capital for businesses, it is important to know the key differences between equity and debt funding and how they fit into the company’s goals and missions when considering capital for your startup.
There are unique advantages and drawbacks to both. Let’s take a closer look at the nature of equity and debt funding and their differences.
Understanding equity and debt
Equity funding is when businesses raise capital by selling ownership shares or equity. Investors not only get a share of the company’s profits but also a say in decision-making processes, often exercised through voting rights.
When investing against equity shares, investors are relatively more involved in the business operations of the company. They usually also get a slew of rights, including non-solicitation, pre-emptive rights, and information rights, among others.
Debt funding, on the other hand, refers to borrowing money from lenders with the promise of repaying them with interest, within a specified time. In this form of financing, the business and the source of the capital are bound by a contractual obligation with limited interference in the business’s day-to-day operations.
Ownership and control
In equity funding, founders give up a percentage of their ownership in the company which naturally reduces their autonomy over decision-making to a certain extent. The investors may exert influence over the company's strategic direction and operational decisions as well. While they share their expertise and views in the hopes of better business performance, too many opinions and viewpoints can often stifle growth.
As equity investors get a share in the profits, founders and early shareholders might end up getting less money in the end.
On the other hand, debt investors or lenders do not get involved in decision-making in the business, allowing greater freedom for entrepreneurs to run the venture as they wish.
Obligations
With external funding comes the obligations to funders. However, businesses are likely to have more obligations to fulfill when raising equity compared to debt.
As equity investors have more skin in the game in the business compared to debt investors, entrepreneurs are answerable to them regarding business growth or decline, key decisions in market expansion, strategy, product, and hiring, among others.
However, when startups raise debt, they are mainly only obligated to timely repayments of the loan as agreed at the time of raising debt and go on with business as usual.
Entrepreneurs must note that neither equity nor debt funding are not inherently good or bad, but the genius lies in how they are utilized according to the needs and stage of the business.
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No one-size-fits-all when it comes to laying down the fundraising strategy for startups. It needs to be tailored to the nature of the business, stage of growth, and team strengths and weaknesses, among other factors.
That is why it is important to devise a funding strategy and approach based on the startup’s growth trajectory. It is equally important to diversify types and sources of funding to maintain a certain level of freedom in deciding how the business is run.
While there’s a lot of myth when it comes to financing businesses with debt, it can be an effective alternative form of funding. When properly used, debt funding, which is essentially taking a loan to fund specific needs, can be advantageous.
As a pure-play debt solution, LV Debt offers debt funding to startups and emerging businesses to unlock the next stage of growth. They must be a private limited company, generating steady revenue.
Here are five circumstances where debt can be an effective funding solution.
When you need to finance short-term business needs
Lack of capital can hinder startups from making large purchases, ambitious campaigns, or even capitalizing on lucrative business opportunities. In such situations, taking debt funding can provide immediate relief to fund short-term needs. However, it is important to ensure positive returns from the investment made through debt to maximize its value.
When the business has just raised equity
In the last couple of years, more and more startups are raising equidebt (combining debt with equity in a round) or raising debt shortly after closing an equity round. This gives businesses a chance to invest comfortably in growth across different areas.
This allows businesses to optimize the capital structure, allocate resources efficiently, and pursue growth opportunities with confidence.
When you have a predictable cash flow
When a startup takes debt, there’s an obligation to repay the debt. Hence, it is ideal for slightly mature businesses that have a steady source of revenue. By leveraging debt against consistent cash flow, businesses can manage repayment schedules more effectively, minimizing financial risk. It allows strategic use of debt to enhance operations or capture growth opportunities without jeopardizing day-to-day financial stability.
When you’re an asset-heavy business
For asset-heavy businesses, relying only on equity to raise capital is not a good business strategy. The capital expenditures will need to be funded through debt solutions. For instance, EV ride-hailing startup BluSmart took Rs 1200 Cr to finance the cars and chargers for its electric vehicles.
“You need to see what is more expensive, whether debt is more expensive or equity. Equity is costly. You have to dilute capital, your stake, and raise equity,” Punit Goyal, Co-founder of BluSmart, said at LetsIgnite 2023.
However, one must also understand that debt cannot replace equity. Startups must raise debt or equity depending on their needs and not raise them interchangeably.
When you don’t want to dilute equity further
Poor planning for fundraising can lead to over-dilution of equity stakes early. In such a situation, seeking debt to finance growth and operations will help maintain ownership and decision-making authority.
This approach is particularly advantageous when founders seek to retain a larger share of the business within the company. This enables the company to make key decisions independently and retain more significant portions of future profits.
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When was it Founded? Where is LetsVenture registered?
LetsVenture was founded in May 2013, and is now registered as LetsVenture Technologies Pvt Ltd in India since March 2018. LetsVenture is India’s most trusted platform for Startups for seed/angel funding. We connect startups with Global angels, VCs and Startup programs. In past 5 years, LetsVenture has enabled 170+ transactions with more than USD 70M infused into startups like Innov8, DailyNinja, YourDost, Bobble App, MyUpchar, TestBook, Ayurveda Experience, Ketto, Adpushup, Little Black Book, Drivezy, Porter, Wishberry etc.
About LV General
How do I contact LetsVenture? What is the office address and contact number?
Please visit our contact us page to see office address, directions and also the phone number to contact.
About LV General
Is there any product guide or documentation about all the features on LetsVenture platform?
We will be coming up with shortly and will be made available to all the registered users where you will be able to search product documentation, search knowledgebase articles etc.
About LV General
What are the different browsers and browser versions supported by LetsVenture?
LetsVenture supports following browsers - Google Chrome (version 55 and above), Mozilla Firefox (version 52 and above), Apple Safari(version 10 and above) and Microsoft Edge (version 15 and above). Other browser versions are not officially supported by LetsVenture, so for best experience please upgrade to the versions above.
About LV General
How can I submit a product support issue?
Please send any product related question or issues to support@letsventure.com.
About LV General
I have some product ideas for LetsVenture, how do I send this to you?
That would be excellent! Please write to contact@letsventure.com with your suggestion.
About LV General
How do I partner with LetsVenture?
You can get in touch with our Patnership Team.
About LV General
Does LetsVenture conduct offline pitching events? How do I participate into that?
Yes, LetsVenture conducts focussed and very selected offline pitching events. We also conduct online pitching sessions for our featured Syndicates. You can talk to our Startup team or Investor Relations team for the same
About LV General
Why should I have a Lead Syndicate profile on LetsVenture?
By creating a Lead Syndicate profile on LetsVenture, you can aggregate backers and build visibility on corpus available for the deals you Lead. You get the following advantages:

 

Personalized Platform: LetsVenture allows you to select the investors you want to invite to join the syndicate. You can also invite your own social circle who are outside LetsVenture , to participate in the transaction by inviting them on the platform.

Personal Concierge: LetsVenture will allocate one analyst during the deal who will work with the Lead to create the investment thesis for the deal, which can be shared to all prospective investors.

Program Management Support: LetsVenture team will provide complete support in program management of the investor communication during the deal. This includes -

Standardized term sheet templates, which offers process efficiency

Support with brief on term sheet and Share Holding Agreements (SHAs)

Co-ordination for term sheet reviews, SHA signatures, PoA signatures (if applicable), share certificate issue.

Any additional backend support needed for round closure

Angel Reputation Management: All PR release made on the funding closure will include the Lead investor quote.

Lead Carry: LetsVenture allows the Lead Investor to charge 0-15% carry through the Lead Syndicate. 

Business Model: LetsVenture charges a fee to the Startup based on the funds being raised on the platform and upto 5% carry from Investors.
For Lead Investor
How do Syndicates work on LetsVenture?
There are 2 ways in which syndicated deals work on LetsVenture:

 

Featured deals - In a Featured deal, the Startup profile is visible to all the investors on the platform. This method is adopted to help close the round quickly.

Stealth/Private deals - In a private deal, the Startup profile is not visible to all the investors on the platform. Only those investors who have been provided access to the startup can view the profile. This is used when either the Startup or the lead want to socialise the deal with strategic investors or with the lead’s co-investor group.
For Lead Investor
What does being a Lead Investor mean?
A lead Investor could be an individual or a group of 2 – 3 investors (who could co-lead the round). As a Lead Investor, the following is expected:

 

Invest atleast 10-15% of the round

Work with the startup to set the valuation and terms of investment 

Represent the investor syndicate during fundraise (pitch on behalf of the startup, review term sheet, answer investor queries)

Based on the board seat allocated, sit on the board of the Startup or as an observer.

Work with the Startup on the next rounds of funding
For Lead Investor
Why should I sign up on LetsVenture?
Started in 2013, LetsVenture.com is today India's most trusted platform for Angel Investing with access to highly curated and personalised deal flow from India and beyond. We have 3809 investors registered on our online platform. In past 5 years, LetsVenture has enabled 170+ transactions with more than USD 70M infused into Startups like Innov8, DailyNinja, YourDost, Bobble App, MyUpchar, TestBook, Ayurveda Experience, Ketto, Adpushup, Little Black Book, Drivezy, Porter, Wishberry etc.

Here are the benefits for Angels -

Access highly Curated Startups - LetsVenture curation process is a complex 3 tiered process. There is the first level of platform ranking based on our proprietary rating system, followed by the LV team conversation with the founders, and then crowd curation by the angels on the platform. All this put together ensures that as an investor you have access to the best, curated deal flow.

Get Personalised & Matchmade Deals - Fine tune your investment preferences and we automatically send startups matchmade for you. Our ML based Recommendation engine also learns from your online behavior and shows you right startups.

Search & Follow ‘Hot Deals’ - Power search through 58 sectors and over 500+ actively fundraising Startups. You can also browse through our Startup collections to find trending deals and more.

Co-Invest - with the best lead investors as part of their syndicate, or with experienced angels.

Connect with Founders instantly - our realtime chat platform helps you connect with founders quickly and engage in meaningful discussions privately and securely.

Manage your Portfolio - with our quarterly Startup reporting and portfolio tracking.

One point Contact - Relationship Manager is assigned to you as soon as you register on the platform and he/she is your single point of contact for queries, discussions going forward.
For Angel Investors General
Are you a lead investor?
Create your Syndicate - work with our team to create your Lead syndicate profile and get access to a large and active investor community

Aggregate backers for your Lead Syndicate and close deals super-fast

Manage your Syndicate - track commitments from backers in real-time, send personalised messages and close the deal quickly

Personal Concierge - a dedicated LetsVenture analyst will help you manage your syndicate from zero to closure

Avail Lead Incentive - receive 5-15% carry when you lead deals on LetsVenture.

Easy Paperwork - LetsVenture will provide you complete support from commitment-to-closure (due diligence, term sheet, SHA and share allocation).
For Angel Investors General
Are you an early stage fund?
Build your Brand - create your profile and attract high quality startups

Co-Invest with Marquee Investors

Syndicate with investors who are aligned to your vision or bring expertise

Manage your portfolio

Centralise your investment reporting & progress
For Angel Investors General
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Register on trica a private platform created for you to get exclusive access to growth stage startups. Visit the Website (https://www.trica.co) to get started.
For Angel Investors General
How does LetsVenture work with Investors?
We break down the engagement with LetsVenture into 4 aspects:

Pre-Commitment: Here you can login to the platform or the mobile app and browse startups. The startups are personalised to your profile. If a startup is of interest to you, you can connect to the founder, your RM at LV or to the lead investor. Based on the information available to you, you can commit on the platform.

During commitment period: As the startups continues to syndicate, you will get updates on the deal progress. Once 80% of commitments come in, LetsVenture in partnership with the Lead Investor and founder initiate due diligence on legal and financial aspects of the startup. During this phase, you get weekly updates on the progress. Call for money is done once the DD is successfully completed and accepted by the Lead Investor.

Post Commitment: LetsVenture pools the investments through a vehicle registered with SEBI (LV Angel Fund) so that all investors come on the cap-table of the startup as a single entity. LetsVenture will do the complete deal documentation (legal paperwork).

Post investment: LetsVenture will provide a quarterly progress Report containing important business metrics, Financial health for all your portfolio Startups. We will also arrange for a quarterly conference call with your Portfolio Startups. We will also provide you with valuation report of your investments on an annual basis.
For Angel Investors General
Is there any eligibility criteria for Angel Investors to sign up on LetsVenture?
According to SEBI Angel Fund Regulations, "Angel investor" means any person who proposes to invest in an angel fund and satisfies one of the following conditions, namely,

an individual investor who has net tangible assets of at least two crore rupees excluding value of his principal residence, and who

has early stage investment experience (it means prior experience in investing in start-up or emerging or early-stage ventures, or

has experience as a serial entrepreneur (it means a person who has promoted or co-promoted more than one start-up venture, or

is a senior management professional with at least ten years of experience.

a body corporate with a net worth of at least ten crore rupees

an AIF registered under these regulations or a VCF registered under the SEBI (Venture Capital Funds) Regulations, 1996.

An Angel Investor must invest a minimum of 25 lakhs INR over five years in the startups he/she likes, through the Angel Fund.

Additionally LetsVenture equires that the Angel Investor is aware of the risks of investing in Startups as an Asset class.

When you decide to invest, you will be required to complete the one time KYC (Know Your Customer) that requires your address and identity proof as per SEBI requirements.
How can Investors register on LetsVenture?
Investors can fill up the join form on LetsVenture.com or get referred by any other Investor (already on the platform). In both cases, our Investor Relations team will review and approve your credentials before providing you the login for the platform.
For Angel Investors General
How much fee does LetsVenture charge from Investors?
Type of Fee
Description
Indian Resident Investor
Non Resident/Foreign Investor
Onboarding Fee *
₹40,000 + GST
₹50,000 + GST
Annual Subscription Renewal **
₹10,000 + GST
₹20,000 + GST
Deal Processing Charges Per Deal
₹2,000 + GST
₹2,000 + GST
Transaction Charges ***
A. Platform Charges
B. Deal Restructuring Charges
C. Transfer/Transmission of Units
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2% +GST of total gross investment
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2% +GST of total gross investment
D. Exit Charges
10%
10%
* includes first year subscription
** applicable second year onwards and subject to change
For Angel Investors General
How does LetsVenture do Investor accreditation?
There is no formal accreditation process for investors in India. However, LetsVenture does its own verification of credentials and identity as per SEBI regulations for Angel Fund (AIF) before onboarding any investor on the Platform.
For Angel Investors General
Which all information is required for my Investor profile?
Personal information - Linkedin profile URL, photo, designation, contact number etc.

Investment preferences - Investment budget, preferred sectors for investment, investment thesis.

Investment profiles - Financial information required for the paperwork.

Startup portfolio - List of Startups showcasing your investments.
For Angel Investors General
Who is a Non-Resident Indian?
A Non-Resident Indian (“NRI”) is a person who is resident outside India but is a citizen of India.
For NRI and Foreign Nationals
Can NRI invest in Indian companies? Can a foreign national invest in Indian companies?
NRIs and foreign nationals are permitted to invest in an Indian Company in accordance with the existing Foreign Direct Investment Policy of India.
For NRI and Foreign Nationals
As an NRI, what is the best way to transfer money to India?
As an NRI the investment amount can be remitted by the NRI from the bank account maintained in the country of residence or the NRO/NRE/FCNR accounts maintained in India.
For NRI and Foreign Nationals
What are the bank account facilities that are available to NRIs in India?
Foreign Currency (Non-Resident) Account (Banks) Scheme - FCNR(B) Account

Non-Resident (External) Rupee Account Scheme - NRE Account

Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee Account Scheme - NRO Account
For NRI and Foreign Nationals
Which sectors can an NRI invest in?
There is no such restriction for NRI investor when investing through our SEBI registered AIF (LV Angel Fund).
For NRI and Foreign Nationals
Can an NRI invest in a Trust?
No. An NRI cannot invest in a Trust. The only exception is if a VCF is set up as a Trust, then the NRI can invest in the VCF subject to the approval of FIPB.
For NRI and Foreign Nationals
Can an NRI invest in an LLP?
Yes. An NRI can invest in an LLP subject to the following:

An NRI can invest in LLP’s operating in sectors where 100% FDI is allowed through the automatic route and there are no FDI linked performance conditions, subject to the approval of the FIPB

Foreign Capital participation in LLPs will be allowed only by way of cash consideration, received by inward remittance, through normal banking channels or through NRE/FCNR Accounts.
For NRI and Foreign Nationals
Can an NRI invest in an Indian company under the FDI Scheme?
Yes. An NRI can invest in shares/convertible debentures of an Indian company through:

A remittance from its bank account outside India (“Foreign Bank Account”)

A remittance from its NRE/FCNR(B) Accounts
For NRI and Foreign Nationals
What instruments can be issued by an Indian company to NRIs under the FDI Scheme?
Investment into an Indian company from a person resident outside India (including NRIs) will only be considered as FDI, if the investment is made into the following instruments (collectively FDI Instruments):

Equity shares

Fully and mandatorily convertible preference shares

Fully and mandatorily convertible debentures
For NRI and Foreign Nationals
At what price can the FDI Instruments be issued to NRIs?
The price at which the FDI Instruments can be issued to NRIs shall not be less than the following (Pricing Guidelines):

The price worked out in accordance with the SEBI guidelines, as applicable, where the shares of the company is listed on any recognised stock exchange in India

The fair valuation of shares done by a SEBI registered Category - I Merchant Banker or a Chartered Accountant as per the discounted free cash flow method (DCF Valuation), where the shares of the company is not listed on any recognised stock exchange in India.

The price as applicable to transfer of shares from resident to non-resident as per the pricing guidelines laid down by RBI from time to time, where the issue of shares is on preferential allotment.

However, when NRIs subscribe to the Memorandum of Association of an Indian company as its initial subscriber, then such investments may be made at face value.
For NRI and Foreign Nationals
Are there any restrictions with respect to the convertible instruments that are issued to NRIs under the FDI Scheme?
Yes. The FDI policy provides that the price/ conversion formula of FDI Instruments should be determined upfront at the time of issue of the instruments. The price at the time of conversion should not in any case be lower than the fair value worked out, at the time of issuance of such instruments, in accordance with the extant FEMA regulations i.e. the Discounted Cash Flow Method (DCF) of valuation for the unlisted companies and valuation in terms of SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, for listed companies.
For NRI and Foreign Nationals
What are the filings that need to be undertaken by a Company if it issues FDI Instruments to an NRI ?
The filings that need to be undertaken would depend upon whether an NRI invests in FDI Instruments either through the FDI Scheme or the Non-Repatriation Scheme.

Non-Repatriation Scheme: If an NRI invests in FDI Instruments through a Non-Repatriation Scheme using its NRO/NRE/FCNR(B) Accounts, then the investment would be treated as a domestic transaction and no reporting will have to be made by the investee company to RBI.

FDI Scheme: If an NRI purchases FDI Instruments in an Indian company through funds that are available in its NRE/FCNR(B) Account or its Foreign Bank Account under the FDI Scheme, then the purchase would be treated as FDI and the be subject to the following:

The FDI Instruments will have to be issued within 180 days from the date of the receipt of the investment amount by the Company.

The Indian company receiving investments from an NRI, will through its Authorised Dealer, have to report the amount of investment that it has received within 30 days of the receipt of the investment amount with the Regional Office of RBI.

The Company will need to file the Form FC-GPR with RBI within 30 days of the allotment of the FDI Instruments to the NRI.
For NRI and Foreign Nationals
Can an NRI freely transfer the FDI Instruments that it had purchased under the FDI Scheme?
Transfer of FDI Instruments by NRI to Non-Residents: An NRI can transfer the FDI Instruments to Non-Residents. A transfer of FDI Instruments by an NRI to Non-Residents will require the prior approval of RBI.

Transfer of FDI Instruments by NRIs to NRIs: An NRI can transfer the FDI Instruments to other NRI’s. A transfer of FDI Instruments by an NRI to NRI will not require the prior approval of RBI.

Transfer of FDI Instruments by NRIs to Residents: An NRI can transfer the FDI Instruments to Residents without the prior approval of RBI, subject to the sale of the FDI Instruments being in consonance with pricing guidelines as stated in point 11 above.
For NRI and Foreign Nationals
Post the sale of its FDI Instruments, can an NRI repatriate the sale proceeds outside of India?
Purchase of FDI Instruments through Non-Repatriation Scheme: If the NRI has purchased the FDI Instruments through the Non-Repatriation Scheme, then the sale proceeds cannot be repatriated outside of India.

Purchase of shares through Foreign Bank Account or NRE/FCNR(B) Account under FDI Scheme and filing of Form FC-GPR: If the NRI has purchased the FDI Instruments through its NRE/FCNR(B) Account or through its Foreign Bank Account and the investment in the FDI Instruments has been reported through the filing of Form FC-GPR, then the sale proceeds can be repatriated outside of India.
For NRI and Foreign Nationals
Can an NRI invest in a Partnership Firm/Proprietary Concern under the FDI Scheme?
Yes. An NRI can invest in the capital of a firm or a proprietary concern in India under the FDI Scheme, subject to the following:

The amount is invested through inward remittance or out of NRE/FCNR(B)/NRO Account

The firm or proprietary concern is not engaged in any agricultural/plantation or real estate business or print media sector.

Amount invested shall not be eligible for repatriation outside India, except with the prior approval of RBI.
For NRI and Foreign Nationals
What are Syndicates?
Syndicates allow angel investors to join the investing circle of a Lead Investor, and solicit access to deals being led by him. Once you join the Syndicate, you become among the first ones to know about a new deal that is being launched by the Syndicate. For example, if you back Sanjay’s Syndicate, anytime Sanjay starts a new deal, you will be informed about the deal and can participate in the deal before anyone else. Note that Sanjay may also choose to share the deal only with a select list of backers first, based on his discretion.
Syndicates
Why should I join a Syndicate?
By joining a Syndicate, you leverage the experience of the Lead Investor and get early access to the Lead Investors deals. This is ideal for a new angel investor or an investor not having enough time to do his own due diligence on the Startup, and work with founders going forward to make the venture successful.
Syndicates
How can I join a Syndicate?
When you visit the Syndicate page, click the button “Join the Syndicate” in the sidebar and fill up the information requested by the platform. We allow the Lead Investor to have the option to accept or reject backers. If you are accepted as a backer, you will get notified when a new deal opens though that Syndicate.
Syndicates
What are the terms of investing through a Syndicate?
The terms of investment may vary from deal to deal when you invest through a Syndicate. The Lead Investor will announce the terms - Lead carry, min commitment per backer and time-limit for commitments when launching a deal through his Syndicate. Lead carry can vary between 0-15% and you can see it on the syndicate page when the deal is launched there.
Syndicates
What is the role of a Lead Investor in a Syndicate
Lead Investors is usually an experienced and well known Angel Investor in the ecosystem. He/She attracts high quality deals because of his/her high brand value. He/She will do thorough business diligence to select the best Startup, negotiate the valuation and termsheet for the Startup, invest maybe 10-20% of the round himself/herself before launching it through his/her syndicate. The Lead will also pitch along with the Founder during pitching sessions and answer questions to interested Angel investors. After the round is completed, the Lead will most likely take a board seat and represent all other investors’ interests on the board of the Startup. The Lead will also mentor/advise the Startup during its formative years, coordinate quarterly reporting to all investors with LV help, ensure good governance and compliance, and also help with the future fundraise for the Startup. During any exit opportunity, he/she will also negotiate with the incoming investor representing the rights of all the other angel investors.
Syndicates
How is this different than the current Featured Deals of LetsVenture?
The Lead Syndicate model is an invite only feature at LetsVenture led by active seasoned Lead investors. The deals here are brought to LetsVenture and championed by the Lead.
Syndicates
What is the best way to judge and find a high-growth Startup?
LetsVenture featured syndicate is a good way to invest in high quality startups. Including this, your personal investing experience and advice from experiences angel investors can help you find the quality startups.
Startup Funding
How protected are my investments?
LetsVenture’s partners do all the financial and legal due-diligence for the startups before taking in any money from the investor. A Due Diligence report is issued prior to the signing of the Shareholder Agreement. We also rely on the social proofs and background of the startup and team members. Besides this, all investments on the platform have the legal paperwork to protect your investment.
Startup Funding
What is the guarantee or probability of my investment giving me returns and in what time horizon?
Your investment is based solely on your own judgement, knowing the risks involved in this dynamic marketplace. We do not guarantee on the investment return as it is dependent upon the market scenario and startup execution.
Startup Funding
How liquid are these and do you facilitate secondary share sale as well of my investment and portfolio?
Angel investing is not a liquid asset until the startup gets into future rounds of funding (Series A/ Series B, during which the angel investor can make potential exit). The timeline for the same depends on each startup. As of now, LetsVenture does not facilitate secondary share sale but we do have plans to introduce this in the future.
Startup Funding
In the event the Startup fails, is there a possibility where the founders will be personally liable to the investors?
The founders shall be personally liable to the investors to such extent as may be documented in the terms and conditions of the respective investment agreements.
Startup Funding
About LetsVenture
LetsVenture is India’s most trusted platform for Startups for seed/angel funding. We connect startups with Global angels, VCs and Startup programs. In past 5 years, LetsVenture has enabled 170+ transactions with more than USD 70M infused into startups like Innov8, DailyNinja, YourDost, Bobble App, MyUpchar, TestBook, Ayurveda Experience, Ketto, Adpushup, Little Black Book, Drivezy, Porter, Wishberry etc.
For Startups General
Why should I sign up on LetsVenture?
Fundraising Startups : Access Investors: Connect with Angel Investors, Venture Funds from many countries.
Get Featured, Get Funded: Get your Startup featured and close your fundraise faster (Business plan review, Investor connects and Paperwork closure).
Manage Privacy: Control who can view your Startup profile (Allow and Block access)
Apply to Incubators, Accelerators and Startup competitions
For Startups General
Is there any eligibility criteria for Startups to sign up on LetsVenture?
There is no eligibility criteria for startups. However we want serious entrepreneurs to be a part of this network – you can be a Startup in Ideation Stage, POC/Beta or Revenue Stage.
For Startups General
Does a Startup has to be involved in a particular area of business to be associated with LetsVenture?
No. You can be any business to connect to investors and other startups on our platform. We do see a lot of Tech Startups on the platform but Startups from non-tech sectors are also eligible to join and raise funds through the platform.
For Startups General
What all things to keep in mind to create a good LetsVenture startup profile?
When you are completing your startup profile, keep these things in mind which'll help you create a good LetsVenture profile.
When writing your twitter pitch, make it clear and unambiguous. One thing you can do when trying to create a one liner for your startup is to apply the mom test. If in one sentence you cannot tell your mom what you do, then you should rework the sentence. This is the first thing an investor reads, so taking time in crafting a good one liner is time well spent. In Team Summary under Team tab: Write a one to two sentence short bio of yourself, your co-founders and your core team members. If you have founded companies before, mention it. Mention your education and previous experiences. If you have experience in the current market that your startup is in, then mention it. If you have mentors / advisors, you might want to mention them here. Every bit of info that shows your execution skills is relevant and should be put here. In Team section under Team tab: Link LinkedIn profiles and upload photos of all your co-founders and core team members in this section. In the Product / Service summary under Product tab: Just like your twitter pitch, describe what your startup does in simple and clear sentences. You can provide specific use cases / examples here if necessary. In How are we different under Product Tab: Write about the differentiating factors from your competitors. What are the things that you are doing that your competition lacks or isn't doing well? What are your innovations and competitive advantages? In Customer Traction Summary under Traction tab: Show month on month user growth percentages. For example: Month on Month growth: 42%. Also show the total number of users who have used your product. If you are in the B2B space, also mention the companies that are using your product. If you are in Beta or Proof of Concept, you may not have month on month growth to show, in that case, mention your stage and the number of users who have tried your product here. In How do we make money?: Describe what your revenue model is. On your Pitch Deck: Pitch deck is your first impression and the objective is to get investors interested in you and your startup. You need to communicate and present relevant information clearly and concisely. There are 7 essential elements that make a good pitch deck:
Problem statement: What is it that you are trying to solve?
Solution: What is the solution? What is the product?
Market: How big is the market? Market size? What are the numbers?
Competition Analysis: Competition. Differentiation.
Revenue model: Not projections. How you make money. Potential revenue model.
Team: Founders & Advisors. Write a short one to two sentence bio of each co-founder and include photos.
Funding ask: In your funding ask slide, mention your funding ask in INR and show how you are going to use the funds. For example: 30% for Product Development, 20% for Marketing, 30% for talent etc. One thing to note is that no one segment should take more than 30% utilization of the funding ask. Taking time in creating a strong LetsVenture profile is time well spent. Clearly communicating is important but it becomes even more so on an online platform. If you have any questions, write to us at startups@letsventure.com.
For Startups General
Is the platform only for fundraise?
No, you may apply to various accelerators that are taking assistance of LetsVenture. You may also post jobs on the job section..
For Startups General
Which all data I need to have to create a Startup profile?
If you are not fundraising, you just need Basic profile data (Startup Video, Team, Jobs, Product, Media and Timeline tabs). If you are fundraising, you need to fill the Detailed profile data (Investor Deck, Founder video, Traction, Competition and Round Information tabs).
For Startups General
How can I keep my Startup data confidential or private?
At LetsVenture, we are very serious about security and privacy of your Startup profile data. As a founder, you have complete control of who has access to which parts of your profile on LetsVenture. In your startup profile, please choose ‘Stealth/Private’ mode under the privacy section.
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I am a Stealth mode Startup. How do I raise funds on LetsVenture without showing my profile to any investor?
Yes, Stealth mode Startups profiles are supported on the Platform. You can get in touch with our Startup team and they will be able to evaluate your needs and help you accordingly.
For Startups General
How can I delete my Startup profile from LetsVenture?
Right now, we haven’t provided the option to delete the startup profile but you can unpublish your Startup profile through the "Account Settings" menu option and going to "Startup profile" tab of the settings page. Otherwise send us a request at support@letsventure.com and we will unpublish your profile. Note that unpublishing means that your profile is not visible to anyone except you.
For Startups General
I have multiple Startups. How can I create additional profiles on LV?
Yes, we do allow creating multiple Startup profile with a single login. Currently, you need to get in touch with support@letsventure.com if you need this feature.
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Does LetsVenture provide a Q/A forum? I have many questions that other Startups/Investors could answer for me.
Not quite but there’s a feature called ‘Investor Room’ where you can answer the questions asked by different investors who are evaluating your startup for an investment.
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What is a featured syndicate and how I can be featured?
Featured Syndicate on LetsVenture gives you enhanced visibility (separate Featured section for Investors) with an optional package called Commitment to closure (Due Diligence, TermSheet, SHA) . The most time consuming part of the fundraise is to find a lead and / or raise the initial 30-40%, post which it is about building the momentum to close the round. At this stage is where a featured syndicate comes into picture. There are two ways the round can be built. The lead can syndicate the round and provide his investment thesis to all the investors.
LV recommended deals where LV takes the call in featuring a company
The team will work with the startup on coming up with the right strategy to help close the round.
Fundraising
How do I connect with Investors? Are there any restrictions?
Our Startup team will help you find a Lead Investor if you don’t have one. The Lead Investors may charge advisory equity depending on how much value they can bring to the company.
Fundraising
Which investors do I connect with on LetsVenture?
You can search for Investors based on the sector, location etc. Also, go through their current investment portfolio and investment thesis to find the right set of investors you want to connect with for your fundraise.
Fundraising
Does LetsVenture allow me to select which Investor I take money from? Can I reject an investor's commitment on LetsVenture?
Yes, we provide flexibility to the Entrepreneur but it is better to have this discussed with the LetsVenture Startup team before rejecting any Investor commitment.
Fundraising
What is the role of a Lead Investor?
A Lead investor is someone who is willing to step in and don the mantle of the captain of the investor syndicate. The Lead investor should ideally have engaged with the startup for sometime to understand the business, and see how he can support the entrepreneur. Read in detail about the responsibilities here.
Fundraising
How do I find a Lead Investor? How much incentive do I need to offer to the Lead Investor?
Our Startup team will help you find a Lead Investor if you have a Featured Syndicate on the platform. Read here about the Lead Incentive amount.
Fundraising
Can a startup publicly announce that it is seeking potential investments?
As per the applicable law, a private company registered in India cannot extend an invitation to the public to subscribe for shares in the company.
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How does the fund transfer take place?
After the successful online commitment by the investors, the LV Angel Fund receives the amount from all the investors and then transfers it to the Startup bank account. Once, the money gets deposited in the startup bank account, only then the deal is considered to go for any press release.
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After the initial round of funding, can a Startup approach LetsVenture for the next round of funding?
Yes. We have created a platform called LetsGrow to specifically help our portfolio Startups to raise SeriesA money from Family Offices and VCs. Note that we have 120+ family offices registered on our LV Titans platform. We also work with Startups for raising the pre-seriesA money from Angel investors.
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What does LetsVenture offer to a Startup after the funds are raised?
LetsVenture helps Startups share a quarterly Investor report with key business metrics and financial metrics. We also organise a quarterly video conference call with the investors. We also track key governance and compliance so that the Startup is on the right path. See the above question for help wrt next round of fundraise.
Fundraising
What happens in the event the Startup fails to raise the full investment amount sought?
In case the Startup is not able to raise the full investment amount, LetsVenture does provide the flexibility to close the funding round with even the partial investment raised on the platform.
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What stage is your Startup currently in?
You can choose from the following stages while creating your Startup profile on LetsVenture. Note that most of it will also apply to services startups. - Ideation - you have the problem, solution, business model etc well defined but you haven't built any POC nor have you launched the product in the market.
Proof of Concept - you have a POC version of product ready and able to give a demo but product is yet to launch in the market.
Beta launched - product has been launched in the market to a small set of beta customers. Product may undergo few iterations before it is taken out of beta and 1.0 is released. Early Revenues - product is launched and it has started generating revenues from few customers but revenue may be sporadic in nature.
Steady Revenues - there is steady customer base which is generating steady revenues for the company month on month or year on year.
Startup Profile
What type of business are you in (B2B, B2C, B2B2C, B2G)?
Here is a detailed explanation of the types of businesses - B2B - you are a B2B Startup if your customers are typically other businesses or companies, NOT individuals. For example, Freshworks, Capillary are B2B companies.
B2C - on the other hand, if your customers are typically individuals, then you are a B2C Startup. For example, PolicyBazaar, Byju's, UrbanClap, Dailyhunt are B2C companies.
B2B2C - in this case, the Startup first sells the product/service to businesses who in-turn sells to individuals as customers. See https://a16z.com/2018/05/17/b2b2c-business-models-rampell/ to understand the difference between B2B and B2B2C businesses.
B2G - a variation of B2B where the Startups is selling the product or service to government instead. On LetsVenture platform, we only support B2B and B2C as the types. So, even if you fall in B2B2C or B2G category, please choose only B2B from the dropdown.
Startup Profile
How to invite a Team member or Investor to LetsVenture platform?
When you add a team member to your LetsVenture Startup profile, his/her details will be instantly added and shown into your Startup profile. However, if you want the team member (e.g. co-Founder) to be able to edit your Startup profile as well, he/she needs to create his login/password on LetsVenture. To be able to do this just check the checkbox for "invite team member to LetsVenture" and also "give Admin privilege" checkbox. He/She will receive an account creation link from LetsVenture, once he fills all his/her details we ask, he will have his independent login/password and will be able to edit your Startup profile as well. Note that the above process also applies when you add investors in your round information tab and check the "invite to LetsVenture" checkbox. The Investor will receive a signup link from LetsVenture and after filling up the information, an investor onboarding person from LetsVenture will talk to him/her and get his onboarded to LetsVenture.
Startup Profile
What are the Traction Metrics on LetsVenture?
You can choose any of the following Traction Metrics while updating Traction data in your Startup Profile on LetsVenture. Note that if you have a custom metric that doesn't match any of the below ones, you can use that too. The Metrics are categorised into various buckets for simplicity of understanding - SaaS Metrics CAC - Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) is simply the average money you spend in obtaining a customer.
LTV - The amount of sales amount that a customer will spend with your company over their lifetime.
MRR - It is the recurring revenue, normalized, over a period of a month.
ARR - It is the recurring revenue, normalized, over a period of a year.
ARPU - Average Revenue per User/Unit is calculated by dividing the Total MRR by the total number of customers or accounts.
Churn rate - the churn rate is the rate at which your customers are canceling their subscriptions. See following links from Chargebee website for details on the SaaS metrics. https://www.chargebee.com/resources/glossaries/saas-metrics/
https://www.chargebee.com/blog/decoding-saas-metrics-ltv/
https://www.chargebee.com/saas-reporting/saas-metrics-sample/ Financial metrics Gross Margin - gross profit is calculated by subtracting the cost of goods sold from revenue. And the gross margin is expectedly gross profit divided by total revenue. See https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/010815/what-difference-between-gross-profit-margin-and-operating-profit-margin.asp
Operating Margin - operating profit is calculated as gross profit minus operating expenses (include faclities expense, travel, marketing, payroll etc)
Net Profit Margin - net profit is calculated as operating profit minus interest and tax if any. See https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/net_margin.asp
Contribution Margin - The contribution margin is computed as the selling price per unit, minus the variable cost per unit. See https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/contributionmargin.asp
GMV - Gross Merchandise Value is used in online retailing to indicate total sales amount for merchandise sold through a particular marketplace over a certain time frame.
Traffic - Pageviews - the total number of pages people visited on your website per month
Unique Visitors - number of unique users who have initiated at least one session on your website
Website Traffic - it could be a measure of the pageviews or Unique Users or a mix of both
Sessions - session is counted as the time period during which user is actively engaged with your website.
Number of Sessions per User - Pages/Session - average number of pages viewed per session
Avg Session Duration - the average length of visitors’ sessions
Bounce Rate - the percent of visits that are single-page only (i.e. people who visit one page and leave).
No of downloads/install - from the android play store and Apple app store.
Engagement - 7 day retention - how many of your users come back to your app on 7th day
30 day retention - similar as above
DAU - Daily Active Users - the key lies in how you define "active" user. Is "user signed" in enough to define a user as "active"? Perhaps its better to to measure a more valuable action like "Update a Task", "Invite Collaborator", "Share Content". See https://sixteenventures.com/active-users-vanity-metric
MAU - Monthly Active Users
NPS - Net Promoter Score (NPS) is a management tool that can be used to gauge the loyalty of a firm's customer relationships. It serves as an alternative to traditional customer satisfaction research and is claimed to be correlated with revenue growth. An NPS can be as low as −100 (every respondent is a "detractor") or as high as +100 (every respondent is a "promoter"). DAU/MAU - it reflects Stickiness of your app. For example, a DAU/MAU ratio of 50% would mean that the average user of your app is using it 15 out of 30 days that month. See https://mixpanel.com/blog/2014/03/06/addiction/ and https://techcrunch.com/2009/10/29/how-to-measure-the-true-stickiness-and-success-of-a-facebook-app/
Sales/eCommerce - Total customers - transacting on your product or placing orders, number of orders per month Sales Funnel - number of customer in pipeline or in pilot stages or such
Repeat orders - how many users (in percentage) are placing repeat orders
Transaction fee - in percentage terms for each order or transaction
Average number of daily/monthly interactions - that users have with your product
Revenue per delivery - or per order
Startup Profile
What are the different instruments available for Startups fundraise?
CCPS - Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares. This is the most common instrument used by Startups in India. These are basically preference shares (also called preferred stock in US) that gives the investors some preference over Equity Shares. Typically preference shares have a higher liquidation preference meaning the preferred stockholders get their money back first in the event that the company must be liquidated. CCPS may also carry a fixed dividend but could be kept very low say 0.0001% per annum. The CCPS must compulsorily convert into equity shares within 20 years after issuance. Equity - Also called as common shares/stock. These are less preferred by investors compared to CCPS as CCPS holders have higher liquidation preference over Equity holders in case of a liquidity event.
CCD - Compulsorily Convertible Debentures - This is a debt instrument that has to compulsorily convert into shares. This is mostly used to defer valuation discussions, and can be tied to future financing. The key terms of the investment include a Valuation cap - beyond which the investors shares cannot be valued at the time of conversion, Discount - which is a % discount to the next round valuation, Interest rate of the CCD - which can be a bare minimum number.
Convertible note - This has been allowed recently in India but allowed only for DPIIT certified Startups. A convertible note is an optionally convertible instrument giving investors the option (on maturity i.e. when the startup raises next round of funding) to convert their investment into equity at a predetermined discount to the next round of funding. If the Startup’s valuation does not increase as per the expectation of the investor, he/she can choose not to convert and instead redeem the notes at an interest rate subject to the terms & conditions contained therein. This reduces the risk for the investor, while at the same time allows the possibility of conversion into equity if the startup performs well. See https://companiesinn.com/articles/convertible-note
SAFE - for US registered Startups - this is a very common instrument for early stage startups registered in USA. See https://www.ycombinator.com/documents This carries a small agreement between Investor and Startup where the valuation is decided in the later round (e.g. an institutional round).
Startup Profile
Does LetsVenture platform provide only startups from India?
LetsVenture is a global platform with startups from all over the world. At present we have startups from many countries registered on the platform. We have funded many Startups registered in US and Singapore as well.
Common Fundraising Queries
How does LetsVenture curate Startups?
LetsVenture does a soft curation of Startups for Investor Connect based on the Startup Funding Readiness Index. The curation is based on the Startup's Team Profile, Traction, Competition, Round information and Investor Deck. Once the Startup gets approved for Investor Connect, then only they can invite and connect with investors on the platform.
Common Fundraising Queries
How much fee does LV charge for Startup funding?
Please contact us at startups@letsventure.com to know about the fee structure for fundraising. Note that the platform is free to any Startup to sign up and the fee is charged only after successful deal closure.
Common Fundraising Queries
How is the valuation of a Startup determined?
Valuation of a Startup is determined primarily in consultation with the lead investor. LetsVenture provides guidance based on industry benchmarks on valuations, from startups who have raised funding. However the final decision on valuation is negotiated between the Entrepreneur and the Lead Investor.
In case, the lead investor is not yet identified, the valuation can be set by the entrepreneur. In such cases, investors can negotiate directly with the entrepreneur if they wish to, once they participate in the round.
Common Fundraising Queries
Who is a Lead Investor? What are the responsibilities of a Lead Investor?
A Lead investor is someone who is willing to step in and don the mantle of the captain of the investor syndicate. The Lead investor should ideally have engaged with the startup for sometime to understand the business, and see how he can support the entrepreneur. Read in detail about the responsibilities here.
Common Fundraising Queries
What is Due Diligence and how long does this take?
LetsVenture has partners who conduct Financial and Legal Due Diligence for the Startups. Typically this happens simultaneously with the round being raised on the platform. The Due Diligence process could take about 4-8 weeks.
Common Fundraising Queries
Who does the Business Due Diligence?
The business due diligence is done by the Investors themselves. The onus is on the investors to understand the fundamentals of the business.
Common Fundraising Queries
How does LetsVenture make the paperwork process efficient for Investors and Startups?
LetsVenture will co-ordinate all the paperwork for the Startup Funding from commitments to closure through our C2C package. Investors and Founders are involved where necessary to make this a seamless and easy experience - Financial and legal due diligence: We provide seamless DD paperwork through a network of our reputed partners
Termsheet: We have standard termsheets for seed/angel round of funding. The standard termsheet works for most cases, it can be customized depending on the startup and the investor requirement.
Shareholder Agreement (SHA): Our lawyers will work with the Startup to draft the right SHA for you.
strong>Compliance documents :Our team vets documents and ensure documents that are compliant for the transaction
Common Fundraising Queries
How does LetsVenture comply with regulation on private placement under the companies Act, 2013 in India?
Owing to the restrictions prescribed by law, a Startup can't solicit investments from more than 200 investors at any given point in time. In light of these restrictions, we ensure that any Startup registered on the platform is not viewed by more than 200 Angels.
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Investor rights
Here are the rights LetsVenture can get for you
1) Appointment of Board Representative / Observer
What does it mean?
Generally, the investors appoint a representative on the board of the company to keep an eye on business and strategic development as well as the management of the startup.
What are the challenges?
Board representation is given by founders to substantial shareholders who holds more than 10% shareholding.  LV’s investment in most of the startups is less than 2%.
For the investor on the platform, here’s what LV can do:
When our investments in a startup is more than 10%, we will negotiate for a board representative/observer. We can ask the lead investors or any other interested investor to take this opportunity to be on the board of the startup as an observer.
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In such a situation, LV shall approach the investors of that particular scheme to take their willingness to be appointed as board observer. In case of receiving multiple interest from investors, LV will choose the investors with the highest capital contribution.
2) Quorum of Board Meeting
What does it mean?
When an investor has a board representative, that board member becomes a mandatory member to form a quorum for all or certain business matters.
What are the challenges?
Founders consider this as a hurdle to continue business and delay in decision making.
As an investor on the platform, here’s what LV can do:
When LV’s participation is more than 10% in the cap table and we have a board representation, this right may be negotiated.
3) Voting right
What does it mean?
Shareholders normally get voting right in all special business activities. The company will call out EGM/AGM to discuss these items. Voting rights provided to the investors (in their capacity as shareholders) shall be in proportion to their shareholding.
What are the challenges?
There are no challenges in getting this right.
As an investor on the platform, here’s what LV can do:
LV gets this right. LV receives EGM and AGM notices and invites to participate in the shareholder meeting. The agenda list in the Notices are reviewed by LV and appropriate actions are taken based on discussion with founders, leads, and investors.
4) Reserved Items / Veto Right
What does it mean?
Reserved matters are the actions that the company, its directors and shareholders shall not do without the explicit approval by the investor or at least a certain proportion of specific persons. The decision is 'reserved' for certain people.
What are the challenges?
Founders consider this as a hurdle to conduct business and agree to give only for substantial shareholders.
As an investor on the platform, here’s what LV can do:
With the change in the startup ecosystem, this right is now being offered only to the lead investor of the round or investors with big ticket size. Founders feel that it is a business hurdle to manage too many investors for taking business decisions.
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When LV’s investment is more than 3%, we negotiate to have this right. When founders deny to offer this right, LV negotiates to receive notice and allow the company to proceed with the majority consent. Thereby LV gets an opportunity to know the major happenings in the company.
5) Information Rights
What does it mean?
Shareholders will get information pertaining to financial data /business update /statutory notices received /litigation info etc., /management change/major events etc., about the company on a periodical basis through this right. Shareholders also get visitation and inspection right through information right.
What are the challenges?
Founders consider this as an administrative inconvenience to share periodical financial update and business updates with every investor. They agree to share with substantial shareholders.
As an investor on the platform, here’s what LV can do:
Founders deny this right for small-ticket investors.
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Whatever be LV’s investment percentage, we try to get this right because we need financial information about the company to update our investors and to prepare the NAV as per SEBI mandate.
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When we don't get financials of the company, LV downloads the same from the MCA website by paying the nominal fee to assess and prepare a valuation report.
6) Participation in Future Fund Raise (Anti-dilution)
What does it mean?
Anti-dilution protection is triggered when new shares are issued by the company at a price which is lower than the price at which the shares were purchased by the existing investor. Essentially, it protects the investor from the dilution of equity stake due to down-round financing.
What are the challenges?
They agree to share with substantial shareholders, not with every investor.
As an investor on the platform, here’s what LV can do:
This right is now being offered only to the lead investor of the round or investors with big-ticket size.
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A 3% shareholding is the threshold to get this right in the industry. Since this protects our investment if the company raises down round, we give away certain other rights in negotiations to get this right.
7) Pre-emptive right
What does it mean?
Pre-emptive rights allow the shareholders to buy additional shares in any future issue of the company's common stock before the shares are offered to any other person.
What are the challenges?
There are no challenges in getting this right.
As an investor on the platform, here’s what LV can do:
This right is available to each existing shareholder as per the Companies Act and hence there is no challenge in getting it.
8) Right to tag or drag along
What does it mean?
Tag-along or co-sale rights are essentially the opposite of drag-along rights. Where tag-along rights give minority shareholders negotiating rights in the event of a sale, drag-along rights force the minority shareholders to accept whatever deal is negotiated by majority shareholders" This is an exit mechanism wherein , investors will be given Tag Along and Drag Along rights in the event that they are not provided a satisfactory exit by the founders and the startup."
What are the challenges?
There are no challenges in getting this right.
As an investor on the platform, here’s what LV can do:
A 2% and above is the threshold to have this right. We can negotiate to get these exit rights.
9) IPO participation
What does it mean?
This is part of the Exit right. Shareholders get the IPO participation full/partially during the IPO.
What are the challenges?
There are no challenges in getting this right.
As an investor on the platform, here’s what LV can do:
We get this right.
10) Liquidation Preference
What does it mean?
Liquidation Preference (LP) is the order in which the proceeds of the assets of a company are divided among its shareholders, and it is contingent on the happening of a pre-determined liquidation event. Investors may ask for participatory LP with a certain multiple to their investment (for example: 2X participatory LP). Founders normally negotiate for 1X non-participatory LPs.
What are the challenges?
Founders agree to share with substantial shareholders, not with every investor.
As an investor on the platform, here’s what LV can do:
With the change in the startup ecosystem this right is now being offered only to the lead investor of the round or investors with big-ticket size.
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We structure in such a way that we subscribe for CCPS securities which will have preference over the equity shares. While we participate in CCD and Safe notes, we negotiate hard to get this right by giving away certain rights.
11) Exit Rights
What does it mean?
Every investor, while making an investment in a company, is also keen to devise an Exit strategy that will provide the investor with an assured Exit from the company and a return on the made investment. Furthermore, from an investor’s perspective pre-deciding an Exit policy is important to provide for a smooth Exit from an unprofitable or non-performing investment. Usually, an Exit can be structured by following any one or more of the following options:
Initial Public Offering
Third-Party Sale
Buyback of Securities
Call Option
Put Option
What are the challenges?
There are no challenges in getting this right.
As an investor on the platform, here’s what LV can do:
Founders don’t offer Exit rights when the shareholding is less than 1 %. However, we negotiate to get this right.
12) Founder Lock-in (restriction on transfer of shares)
What does it mean?
Normally, the investors would insist on a lock-in period for a certain number of years (normally 3 years) on the shareholding of the founders. During this period, the founders will not be allowed to transfer or sell their shares to any third party.
What are the challenges?
Founders agree to share with substantial shareholders and but with every investor
As an investor on the platform, here’s what LV can do:
In recent times, we see the founders reducing the lock in period to 1 year or negotiating for a waiver. We give away this right to get anti-dilution and liquidation preference rights.
13) Right of First Refusal (ROFR) / Right of First Offer (ROFO)
What does it mean?
Right of First Offer (ROFO) or the Right of First Refusal (ROFR) allow the continuing shareholders an option to purchase the shares from the exiting investor/founder in order to consolidate their control over the company. Inclusion of either of these rights in the SHA serves dual benefits – first, it allows the continuing shareholder to maintain control over the entry of a new shareholder, and second, it addresses the liquidity concerns of the exiting investor.
What are the challenges?
There are no challenges in getting this right.
As an investor on the platform, here’s what LV can do:
Founders don’t offer Exit rights when the shareholding is less than 1 %. However, we negotiate to get this right.
14) Personal Liability
What does it mean?
Shareholders may ask for founders or promoters’ personal liability in SHA. The parties can opt for a suitable insurance scheme like the Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance.
What are the challenges?
Founders agree to share with substantial shareholders, not with every investor.
As an investor on the platform, here’s what LV can do:
Founder’s personal liability is offered only to substantial shareholders of 10% and above. LV insists on companies taking D&O insurances. However, startups taking D&O insurance are yet to happen in India.
15) Non-Solicitation / Non-Compete
What does it mean?
Shareholders may ask the promoters or founders not to start a similar business along with the startup or after their exit from the start up for certain period.
What are the challenges?
Founders agree to share with substantial shareholders, not with every investor.
As an investor on the platform, here’s what LV can do:
Generally, the SHA does not capture this. We put this as part of the reserved rights to have a check.
16) Indemnity
What does it mean?
Shareholders may ask for Indemnity (security or protection against a loss or other financial burden) on breach of reps and warrants made by the company/founder and willful misconduct and fraud.
What are the challenges?
Founders agree to share with substantial shareholders, not with every investor.
As an investor on the platform, here’s what LV can do:
Most of the companies agree to it. However, certain founders negotiate on the percentage of indemnity.
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Do I need an incorporated entity to raise funds via LetsVenture?
Yes, it is mandatory for startups to be incorporated as a private limited company (as defined in the Companies Act, 2013) or be registered as a partnership firm (under Section 59 of the Partnership Act, 1932) or be a limited liability partnership (under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008) in India.
Can a sole proprietorship/ Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) raise funds via LetsVenture?
No, the entity must be incorporated as a private limited company (as defined in the Companies Act, 2013) or registered as a partnership firm (registered under Section 59 of the Partnership Act, 1932) or a limited liability partnership (under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008) in India.
Is my startup eligible to raise funds via LetsVenture?
Yes, as long as your business fulfills the criteria of being a startup.
However, an entity shall cease to be a startup if it falls under either of the following conditions:
Completed 10 years from the date of its incorporation/registration.
Turnover for any previous year exceeds Rs 100 Cr since incorporation.
The entity is formed by splitting up or reconstructing an existing business.
Do I need a DPIIT certificate for my startup to raise funds via LetsVenture?
No, it is not mandatory for startups to have a DPIIT certificate to raise funds via LetsVenture.
However, an entity will be disqualified from consideration if it falls under either of the following conditions:
Completed 10 years from the date of its incorporation/registration.
Turnover for any previous year exceeds Rs 100 Cr since incorporation.
The entity is formed by splitting up or reconstructing an existing business.
Can a startup based outside India raise funds via LetsVenture?
Yes, we consider offshore business for investments via the LetsVenture platform. Please note that the regulations regarding investments in an entity based outside India are dictated by SEBI and are subject to change.
For now, one must make sure the entity does not fulfill either of the conditions:
Completed 10 years from the date of its incorporation/registration.
Turnover for any previous year exceeds Rs 100 Cr since incorporation.
The entity is formed by splitting up or reconstructing an existing business.
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What documents do I need to register my startup for evaluation on LetsVenture?
You should be ready with the following documents to get your startup evaluated on LetsVenture:
Incorporation certificate
Memorandum of Association & Article of Association
Audited Financials as applicable
Any other documents as may be required by LVTPL
What amount of funding can startups raise on LetsVenture?
Startups can raise up to Rs 10 Crore from angel investors on LetsVenture.
What does the startup evaluation process involve?
There are four distinct steps or stages to evaluate every startup on LetsVenture.
They include
Startups sign up on the LetsVenture website.
LetsVenture’s startup sourcing and curation team evaluates the pitch deck. If the startup fits our investment thesis, the team will be invited to pitch.
LetsVenture’s Investment Committee will decide if and when the startup will be launched on our platform.
LetsVenture initiates the documentation process to prepare for the launch of the startup deal on LetsVenture.
What is the fee structure of LetsVenture?
LetsVenture charges a ‘Success Fee’ for the amount of funding a startup raises via LetsVenture and its network.
Does LetsVenture consider pre-revenue startups?
Yes, LetsVenture considers pre-revenue startups for funding on our platform.
What startups does LetsVenture not consider for investment?
As long as an entity qualifies as a startup, LetsVenture is open to evaluate for potential investment.
Why am I unable to apply for funding on LetsVenture?
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How do I find an angel investor or an investor for my startup?
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As an aspiring or new entrepreneur, you have built a minimum viable product, explored an idea or even managed to drive some traction towards the product you have built. Now you want to scale and to do so you want to raise funding. How does one go about the same?
Approaching investors may sound like an uphill task especially if you are a first-time entrepreneur and approaching the right investors could be even more challenging especially given the fact the investor ecosystem has thousands of investors each with their own set of skills. Here are some steps you could take to while finding the right investor
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Look for value-added capital vs just capital
Startup investing is commoditised. The massive influx of capital and opportunities in India’s startup ecosystem has led to a surge in investors willing to invest in startups. Traditionally new founders raised capital from Friends and Family first. Now new founders are increasingly raising from Friends, Family and other Founders.
In an increasingly competitive startup ecosystem, look for investors who possess the relevant domain expertise you are looking for alongside capital. If you are building a SaaS company, look for investors who are former or current SaaS founders or investors. The same goes for any other domain you might be building for - D2C, Fintech, Agritech and more.
Founders or investors with domain expertise not only will be able to assist you with funding but also serve as a sounding board in your journey.
Do your research
Before you approach investors research and study about them on social media, news articles, blogs, listen to podcasts etc. We live in a world where information asymmetry no longer exists hence your research will tell you about their investment thesis, the kind of founders they work with, their past investment record, their personality and more. This will also help you to narrow down your pitch and tailor your pitch deck accordingly.
Do away with the spray and pray strategy
Investors are extremely busy and receive dozens of pitches every day. Most angel investors also hold positions at large companies hence they are juggling between roles of an angel investor and a full-time employee.
If you are cold calling, emailing or even bombarding them on social media to dozens of investors at a time, then your chances of receiving the desired response from them would be minimal. Be extremely strategic and focused on who you want to approach and why are you pitching to them. Use your research to craft a short, crisp and relevant “elevator pitch”.
Establish your reason to exist, a reason to win & why you are pitching to them?
Articulating your purpose and messaging in why you will win in the domain and why you exist to solve the problem better than your competitors will help you stand out from the rest.
Bring out the problem you are trying to solve succinctly without any jargon. Put yourself in the shoes of an investor. They are busy individuals who get flooded with pitches all day. Hence at most, you will only have a few seconds to catch their attention.
Having done your research, communicate honestly why you are pitching to a particular investor. Investors really appreciate it when you have done your due diligence about them and are able to understand their approach even before you speak to them.
We hope these tips will help you successfully pitch and garner interest from investors.
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The booming startup ecosystem in India has led to the birth of over 40 unicorns in 2021 alone positioning India as the epicentre of the world’s startup ecosystem and one of the fastest growing markets for the same. This has attracted a lot of interest from investors globally especially aspiring NRI investors. Investing in India’s private markets can seem complex owing to the multitude of regulations governing this domain.
For NRI’s keen to participate in India’s startup revolution here are the rules and regulations to keep in mind.
NRIs and foreign nationals are permitted to invest in an Indian Company in accordance with the existing Foreign Direct Investment Policy of India.
To startuo investing, the investment amount can be remitted by the NRI from the bank account maintained in the country of residence or the NRO/NRE/FCNR accounts maintained in India.
NRI’s can invest in any sector for startups and there is no restriction on the same.
Yes.
NRI’s can invest in shares/convertible debentures of an Indian company through:
A remittance from its bank account outside India (“Foreign Bank Account”)
A remittance from its NRE/FCNR(B) Accounts
Investment into an Indian company from a person resident outside India (including NRIs) will only be considered as FDI, if the investment is made into the following instruments (collectively FDI Instruments):
Equity shares
Fully and mandatorily convertible preference shares
Fully and mandatorily convertible debentures
The price at which the FDI Instruments can be issued to NRIs shall not be less than the following (Pricing Guidelines):
The price worked out in accordance with the SEBI guidelines, as applicable, where the shares of the company is listed on any recognised stock exchange in India
The fair valuation of shares done by a SEBI registered Category - I Merchant Banker or a Chartered Accountant as per the discounted free cash flow method (DCF Valuation), where the shares of the company is not listed on any recognised stock exchange in India.
The price as applicable to transfer of shares from resident to non-resident as per the pricing guidelines laid down by RBI from time to time, where the issue of shares is on preferential allotment.
However, when NRIs subscribe to the Memorandum of Association of an Indian company as its initial subscriber, then such investments may be made at face value.
However there are restrictions in terms of convertible instruments issues to NRI’s. The FDI policy provides that the price/ conversion formula of FDI Instruments should be determined upfront at the time of issue of the instruments. The price at the time of conversion should not in any case be lower than the fair value worked out, at the time of issuance of such instruments, in accordance with the extant FEMA regulations i.e. the Discounted Cash Flow Method (DCF) of valuation for the unlisted companies and valuation in terms of SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, for listed companies.
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How To Evaluate a Tech Startup IPO
As India is emerging from a gut-wrenching second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic,the optimistic financial markets point to a hope of growth post-pandemic. Linkedto this is the expected flurry of tech startup IPOs in 2021 in India
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How family offices are strengthening the Indian startup ecosystem with investments
Family offices are an idea whose time has come. Several factors have led to their increase, both in terms of absolute numbers and the scope of activities carried on by them, over the last few years.
July 1, 2025
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These are the factors the Reddy Family Office looks for when investing in a startup
The Reddy Family Office, belonging to the Reddys of GVK, began investing in startups as an asset class through their Reddy Futures Fund in 2015.
July 1, 2025
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We back non-linear growth businesses with really strong entrepreneurs: Sohil Chand
Sohil Chand is the Chief Investment Officer of LC Nueva AIF* and principal at Yukti Securities, the investment office of the Chand Family that was established in 1997.
July 1, 2025
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Find out Sunil Kant Munjal’s one question for startup founders here.
Sunil Kant Munjal is one of the founder promoters of the Hero Group, India’s premier automotive manufacturing group that has evolved from being the world’s largest bicycle-maker to the largest two-wheeler maker. He is now the Chairman ofHero Enterprise, with interests in insurance distribution
July 1, 2025
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Jamshed Jeejeebhoy on why family offices need to invest in new-generation companies
With a family legacy of land ownership and philanthropy, the Jeejeebhoys have helped build Mumbai into what it is today. With India entering a new phase in its history, the family business group is now trying to do their part by contributing long term capital to new age businesses whilst keeping the foundations built on integrity, sustainability and giving back to society intact.
July 1, 2025
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Indian family offices need a concrete plan for private market investments: Sudhir Kapadia
2021 was an exceptional year for the startup space. With people and businesses starting to bounce back after the pandemic, the year opened doors to new avenues of business, and we saw a meteoric rise in investments and the success of startups and tech companies.
July 1, 2025
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SaaS: The sunrise sector creating global companies from India
Once upon a time Software was eating the world, now Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is eating Software! Are you at the table?
July 1, 2025
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How the Greatest Investors Win in Market and Life: Lessons from William Green
Calling yourself an ‘investor’ is fashionable today. And if you’re a Value Investor, you’re in vogue. There are hundreds of books on investing which give you quite a few strategies to emulate.
July 1, 2025
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The Great Resignation & The Rise in HR Tech
If there is one thing that the Coronavirus pandemic has established among the global workforce, it is a gigantic change in priorities.
July 1, 2025
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The Human in the Process
When one starts a business, a founder’s first thoughts are: how do I acquire customers, how do I service them and scale, how do I get the right business and tech team together, how do I start generating revenues.
July 1, 2025
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Sky is not the limit : The Space-tech sector story writes itself in India
In April 2001, Dennis Tito, an American engineer, became the first ‘Space Tourist’ when he flew to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard Russia’s Soyuz spaceship.
July 1, 2025
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Blockchain is the present. It is also the future.
It was only in 2018 that Warren Buffet – probably the most veteran investor today – called Bitcoin (the first cryptocurrency) “rat poison” on a television chat. At the time, his statement created a storm in the Blockchain world and even caused a dip in the value of Bitcoin.
July 1, 2025
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My job is asking all the right questions, not having all the answers: Umang Bedi
They say that we are what we repeatedly do; excellence is a habit, not an act. I see that dedication for excellence in very few people – those who have conviction in their ambition and are ready to give it their 100%. Such individuals almost can’t help but be on the go
July 1, 2025
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The importance of being earnest
You may have heard of the Rubber Band Effect, which refers to market volatility. Just like how a rubber band stretched and then released comes back to its original form, markets can also stretch and shrink. The funding dry-up in the private market over the last few weeks is an instance of this theory
July 1, 2025
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Sitashwa Srivastava on the secrets of building a startup (and knowing when to kill a startup)
Welcome to the second edition of The Bellwether Club – trica’s interview series with India’s most prominent entrepreneurs and investors, to uncover the real stories behind their success. Our guest in this chapter is Sitashwa Srivastava, co-founder and Co-CEO of global investment platform Stockal.
July 1, 2025
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Logistics-tech marches ahead, despite bumps and hurdles
One of the biggest news to come from the Indian startup ecosystem so far this year is the IPO of Delhivery, the Delhi-based logistics-tech startup founded in 2011.
July 1, 2025
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Anything that grows too fast is in danger: Sid Talwar
For the third edition of The Bellwether Club – trica’s interview series with India’s most prominent startup founders and investors – I’m delighted to introduce our guest: Sid Talwar, Co-founder and Partner at VC firm Lightbox Ventures.
July 1, 2025
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Investing in startups is the right CSR: Ullas Kamath
Ullas Kamath, former Joint Managing Director of Jyothy Labs, is one of the few Indian private market investors who have seen the evolution of the country’s startup ecosystem since its inception.
July 1, 2025
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Are we green ‘shooting’?
In the popular American sitcom Parks and Recreation (2009-2015), Ron Swanson – a government employee and staunch capitalist, portrayed by Nick Offerman – opposes his colleague Leslie Knope’s effort to bail out the ‘Pawnee Video Dome’ which was going out of business.
July 1, 2025
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You need Capital, or Connections, or Competence to be an Entrepreneur : Suchita Salwan
For the fourth edition of The Bellwether Club – trica’s interview series with India’s most prominent startup founders and investors – our guest is Suchita Salwan, founder and CEO of discovery-led-commerce startup Little Black Book (LBB).
July 1, 2025
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What do investors want from private markets? Find out here.
What do investors want from private markets? Honestly, it is not rocket science – returns! But the definition of “returns” varies from investor to investor, especially family offices and VCs.
June 25, 2025
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You need Capital, or Connections, or Competence to be an Entrepreneur : Suchita Salwan
For the fourth edition of The Bellwether Club – trica’s interview series with India’s most prominent startup founders and investors – our guest is Suchita Salwan, founder and CEO of discovery-led-commerce startup Little Black Book (LBB).
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Why Indian Startups Need Family Offices as Investors
An Economist with a PhD in “Borrowing and Lending Behavior of Households: Impact of Loan Waiver Program in India” and a post-graduate diploma in business studies from Harvard University, Aarti “accidentally” found herself in the investment space. She is also an active angel investor now. Speaking to trica’s Syna Dehnugara over a Zoom call recently, she shared her thoughts on investing in Indian private markets.
June 25, 2025
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SaaS Growing: In Good Times & Bad
The global SaaS market is estimated to reach $381.21 billion at a CAGR of 17.3% by 2030 as per a report by Market Research Future (MRFR) in October 2022. The Indian SaaS market is expected to account for 7-10% of the global SaaS market, from 2-4% at present, according to a recent EY-CII Research Report.
June 24, 2025
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Working 24/7 is not the healthiest; but it’s important to know what it looks like: Ashray Malhotra
I had not met Ashray before this interview. I was expecting a typical IIT-ian startup founder – smart, ambitious, and determined. Ashray is all this, and comes with a bonus trait; he is more down to earth than you would expect a 27-year-old, who is already at his second entrepreneurial venture, to be. He has been part of multiple startup accelerator programs and Rephrase.ai has raised about $10.6 million in Series A funding.
June 24, 2025
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India’s Midas touch in online jewelry
The COVID-19 impact on businesses had not been kind to the sector. But the bad phase has passed, it seems. In fact, reports suggest that India’s gold demand surpassed pre-pandemic levels. According to a report by Maximize Market Research, India’s gem and jewellery market, pegged at $25.30 Billion in 2020, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.35% to reach $98.04 billion by 2027.
June 24, 2025
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Edtech is not just about learning
Edtech unicorn BYJU’s has been in the news for a lot of unpleasant developments lately. Despite its reported fundraise at a flat valuation of $22 billion, the 12-year-old company had suffered a loss of Rs.4564.38 crore in their last reported numbers. But let’s not assume this as a blow to the edtech sector at large.
June 24, 2025
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To AI or not to AI?
In the offline world, ‘group owners’ of such funds get a group of people together, collect a specific amount of money from all of them, conduct an auction, and disperse the money among them. Coming from a tech background, Manuraj was curious to bring this system online.
June 24, 2025
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What’s for lunch?
Did you know that Delhi’s iconic food joint Karim’s which is most popular for its Mughal delicacies was established in the mid-19th century by Haji Karimuddin, son of Mohammed Aziz, a cook in the royal court of the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar. This dine-in and takeaway continues to thrive in Delhi’s Khan Market – one of the most expensive real estate parcels in the world.
June 24, 2025
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Where are the world’s rich investing?
While family offices in the past have been inclined towards the private markets and low-risk assets, the trends seem to be changing. The wealth making opportunities along with the technological disruption could be one of the reasons behind the shift.
June 24, 2025
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Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?
BPC such as skin and hair treatments have traditionally involved a trip to salons or parlours which is not only time-consuming but also expensive to be done on a regular basis. Moreover, COVID-19 led restrictions further pushed beauty and personal care to reach inside our homes.
June 24, 2025
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Earth is our only home
There is no better time than now to take immediate action towards mending the damage. Perhaps this explains the increasing focus from private market investors on climate-focused innovations.
June 24, 2025
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Charging it up
In India too, Gurugram-based electric vehicle ride-hailing startup BluSmart has taken a similar full-stack approach where it focuses on building their entire ecosystem, including the charging infrastructure for their electric taxis.
June 24, 2025
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Investment trends under strategic shift
LP’s across the world believe that 2024 will prove to be a strong year for Asian private equity, according to Coller Capital’s latest Global Private Equity Barometer, Summer 2023. The report studied responses from 110 private equity investors based in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region (including the Middle East).
June 24, 2025
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What’s in your shopping cart today?
Digital commerce or e-commerce has made its way into our daily lives. While the segment has been around for a long time, it was a ‘good-to-have’ option. However, COVID-19 led restrictions made it an essential for all of us. From getting groceries, medicines, apparel, food, electronics, to booking tickets, everything got enabled through e-commerce.
June 23, 2025
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Journey or destination: What do you prefer?
For growth-stage investors, there could be a similar dilemma. While making the next investment, many must have struggled over deciding whether to invest in an existing market leader or a growing brand that is looking to disrupt the existing market with its innovative solutions.
June 23, 2025
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Where patience meets prosperity
India has been working relentlessly towards achieving the 2030 sustainable development goals (SDGs) however, data from Impact Investment Council (IIC) reveals that the country needs to spend approximately $170 billion annually to support the SDGs by 2030.
June 23, 2025
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India’s petcare industry is a market to chew on
Around the world, couples are happily choosing to parent dogs, cats, and other pets – to an extent that prompted Pope Francis to publicly call “having dogs and cats that take the place of (human) children” a form of selfishness.
June 23, 2025
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Your package has arrived!
Remember the smile, the Amul girl brought on our faces while opening a new block of butter? Or the reassuring sense of safety when pouring milk from a secure tetra pack? Packaging doesn’t just showcase a product but also reflects care and quality. It shows the brand’s commitment to preserving products and ensuring they reach us intact.
June 23, 2025
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A market for that which is Instagrammable
India has the world’s third-highest online shopping population and D2C (or digital-first) players are delivering on the market promise by leveraging the strong internet infrastructure to directly reach customers, without traditional intermediaries.
June 23, 2025
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Where healthcare and wealthcare meet!
In India, healthtech segment saw an influx of investments and growth during the COVID-19 period, however the funding plummeted 55% year-on-year to $1.4 billion in 2022, according to Tracxn data. The dip in the funding was mainly due to 75% decline in late-stage investments and 52% decline in seed investments.
June 23, 2025
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Be ready when everybody is sitting on the sidelines: Jai Rupani
‍At LetsIgnite 2023, India’s largest conclave for startup investors, Mr. Rupani was part of a panel discussion on the young titans of family offices in India. Here’s an excerpt from a panel discussion.
June 23, 2025
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VCs on raising from Indian LPs
What does a VC fundraising strategy look like? Hear from fund founders and managers as they take us through the journey of pooling capital from family offices, pension and endowment funds, institutional investors, and other LPs.
June 20, 2025
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Rishabh Mariwala on Sharrp Ventures’ road to become the best consumer investor in the country
With a passion for innovative product formulations and deep consumer insight, he founded the luxury consumer brand Soap Opera in 2010 and went on to introduce a range of luxury skincare product PureSense in 2016. While working on PureSense, Rishabh founded Sharrp Ventures, the Mariwala Family Office.
June 20, 2025
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Diversification a key aspect of investing in private markets: Adrija Agarwal
She holds a bachelor’s in bioengineering from Cornell University, a master’s in management from London Business School, and an MBA from Kellogg Business School.
June 20, 2025
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Ankit Kedia on building the Rs 200 Cr fund Capital-A
He holds a bachelor’s degree in food marketing from Western Michigan University and completed a post-graduation degree from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research in Mumbai.
June 20, 2025
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Hope is not a strategy, businesses need to make tough decisions and move on
The decline in startup funding in 2023 to a five-year low figure of $7 Bn as compared to $25 Bn in 2022 (Source: Tracxn) has been the cause of frantic calibration in the startup ecosystem. We spoke to Rajeev Kalambi, General Partner, Cactus Venture Partners, to catch the pulse of the startup ecosystem in India and what to expect in 2024.
June 20, 2025
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Not fair to write off 2024
As startup founders and investors settle in a realistic market condition, all stakeholders in the ecosystem seem to be waiting in the wings to understand what the future holds. We spoke to Siddarth Pai, Founding Partner, 3One4 Capital, to catch the pulse of the startup ecosystem in India and what to expect in 2024.
June 20, 2025
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Exits are more real and predictable than ever before
Founders have settled in the reality of building businesses. Sanjay Swamy, Managing Partner, Prime Venture Partners, believes all startups in the ecosystem today fit in four distinct categories and that there’s a promising path to liquidity in India.
June 20, 2025
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Blogs Serious business in secondary market
Experts forecast 2024 as a record year, with secondary transactions touching $150 B. Last year, global secondary transactions reached $112B, the second highest figure after $132 B in 2021, according to Jefferies report on the global secondary market.
June 20, 2025
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Fintech: The evergreen sector on every investor’s mind
Fintech’s first identity is the QR code – at least for the common Indian who finds it everyday in their local kirana store, on roadside carts stacked with socks and dreamcatchers on display, or even stuck on the chest of their idol in temples to make daily offerings or donations. In fact, the natural reflex now is to scan and pay, not to take out the wallet, pay with cash, and wait for the change.
June 20, 2025
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The sound of India’s entertainment market
India consumed 17.4 EB of mobile internet data in 2023. That is 174 trillion GB or more than 17 million TB worth of content transmitted throughout the year as we scrolled through social media reels, binge-watched the latest shows, or perhaps played a couple rounds of World of Warcraft to unwind after a long week.
June 20, 2025
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Why SpaceTech Is no Longer “Too Early” for Angel Investing
India's space economy is projected to reach USD 13 billion by 2025, driven by increasing private sector involvement and favorable governmental policies.
April 7, 2025
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The Fund Manager’s Playbook: Building & Managing an Early-Stage Fund
leading fund managers shared their insights and some hard-hitting truths on the art and science of building an early-stage fund
March 25, 2025
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How AI is Transforming Industries and Redefining Success
March 18, 2025
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How RevFin Electrified Its Growth: A Debt Funding Success Story with LVX
October 23, 2024
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Key Milestones Investors Want at Every Stage of Startup Fundraising
October 17, 2024
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Revenue-Based Financing: LVX's Role in Transforming Indian Startup Growth
October 17, 2024
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Understanding Non-Dilutive Funding: A Smart Approach to Debt Funding for Startups
Dive into the world of non-dilutive funding, a smart financing option that helps startups secure capital without giving up equity. Learn how maintaining ownership can benefit your startup through real-world examples like Doqfy's success story. Understand the advantages of debt financing, the strategic considerations involved, and how it compares to equity financing.
August 30, 2024
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The Future of Debt Funding: Trends and Innovations in Startup Investment 2024
August 30, 2024
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New ways to track your portfolio startups and invest strategically on LVX
The revamped dashboard provides transparent portfolio details at both holistic and granular levels.
May 20, 2024
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The game of entrepreneurship is changing in India: Sharad Sharma
FoundersFirst third edition: Sharad Sharma calls on the need for a robust research and development ecosystem to empower deeply innovative startups in India.
June 12, 2024
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When the space is your oyster
Agnikul Cosmos Founding Advisor Satyanarayanan Chakravarthy has also founded The ePlane Company, a LVX portfolio startup that is making flying taxis a reality.
May 31, 2024
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Funding Fridays: Decoding debt funding for startups and emerging businesses
A closer look at the power of debt to efficiently leverage debt funding as a tool.
May 28, 2024
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[Portfolio Watch] Surging fundraising activity, strategic AI acquisitions, eyeing the public market, and more
In Portfolio Watch, LVX takes a closer look at the winning activities and milestones in our portfolio.
May 27, 2024
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How to prepare for debt funding: The definitive checklist for startups
Everything you need to know when seeking debt funding.
May 9, 2024
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Insights on LV Debt and our commitment to make fundraising easy and transparent
Founders must understand these nuances of debt before taking one.
May 1, 2024
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What is the difference between equity and debt funding for startups and emerging businesses?
Raising capital is a big decision for any business. Make sure you know the ins and outs of funding options, including debt and equity, before starting your fundraising process.
April 30, 2024
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Five instances when debt is a good funding choice for startups
With a good strategy in place, debt can be a powerful tool for growth. Explore five scenarios where debt can boost business.
April 17, 2024
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LVX AIF Information
LVX today has a Cat-1 Angel AIF license, approved in 2018. We have close to 4.5k investors who have invested across 900 schemes. As we were the early pioneers of the AIF, we had created the PPM with certain cost structures in mind.
February 21, 2024
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The importance of debt in a changing startup funding environment
Alternative forms of funding like debt as well as a combination of debt and equity are likely to become a strong funding instrument in the coming years for emerging businesses.
February 8, 2024
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Perks of running LVX is front-seat view of the ecosystem
Our vision remains intact: To ensure that investors (angels, UHNIs and family offices) have access to the best entrepreneurs and to make fundraising and liquidity easy and transparent for founders.
January 23, 2024
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The Great Metamorphosis: LVX’s Private Market Investing Outlook, Insights & Projections 2023-24
From our qualitative research and interviews with leading VCs and investors, the report outlines 10 key trends that point to a maturing startup ecosystem.
January 23, 2024
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Dive deep into the Angel Tax and its crippling impact on Indian startups
How does the angel tax and the valuation methods prescribed under it affect startups operating in a highly unpredictable market? Find out more.
December 8, 2023
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Rise of founders as angels and what they do better
November 27, 2023
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A deep dive into building and scaling a company with equidebt at LetsIgnite 2023
November 27, 2023
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Power law's ability to make investors lazy and other insights on building a successful portfolio at LetsIgnite 2023
November 27, 2023
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Building a foundation of trust, the board’s fiduciary responsibility, and other top takeaways on navigating startup governance
Delve into the many facets of startup governance with Quotient Partner Kanika Agarrwal, Tracxn Co-founder and CEO Neha Singh, Aulerth Founder and CEO Vivek Ramabhadran, Aeka Advisors Partner Abhishek Goenka.
November 22, 2023
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Inside the minds of young titans of family offices and their approach to startup investment
Take a closer look at how and why family offices are allocating capital to private markets in a candid conversation with leaders from four family offices at LetsIgnite 2023.
November 9, 2023
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LetsIgnite 2023: Recognising ‘equidebt’ as a funding instrument, an honest decoding of angel tax, LIVE startup pitches, and more
Here’s a quick look at the action-packed day at LetsIgnite 2023, which brought together close to 250 investors to discuss the nuances of startup investing.
October 16, 2023
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Four reasons why you should attend LetsIgnite 2023
We are pleased to announce the ninth edition of our flagship event LetsIgnite, India’s largest conclave for startup investors. Here are four reasons why you should not miss LetsIgnite 2023.
September 12, 2023
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[Portfolio Watch] GIVA closes Rs 200 Cr in Series B, actor Parineeti Chopra invests in Clensta, and more
An investor is no longer just a suit-clad professional. They could very well be your next-door neighbor, or as we’ve seen, your landlord or a celebrity customer.
August 14, 2023
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LVX partners with HSBC to enable startups build sustainable businesses
Shanti Mohan, Co-founder and CEO, LVX, advised founders on the need to be self-aware about how one is building their company and the intent behind their actions.
August 4, 2023
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Three reasons to invest in an early-stage startup
One in every three deals in the Indian startup ecosystem takes place on LVX. Join our investor community to discover the most promising early-stage startups.
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The last couple of years have been tough for the startup ecosystem. At
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As a founder, I strongly believe that founders should focus on building businesses and meeting customers, not getting caught up in the complexities of capital. That’s why we built
LVX Debt
—to give founders transparent, reliable, and founder-first access to non-dilutive capital.
The Momentum So Far
The traction has surprised even us. We’ve already disbursed
₹10+ Cr in non-dilutive capital
and are scaling rapidly. Despite multiple players in the market, the space still lacks transparency and structured support for founders.
But while demand is strong, one challenge persists—many founders don’t yet fully understand how to plan debt so it creates long-term value. Rejections remain high because we follow stringent credit criteria, and that’s for a reason: debt, when misused, can erode the very IP and enterprise value you’ve built.
Key Insights for Founders
1. Plan your runway better
Too often, founders approach us when they have only 2–3 months of runway left. The ideal time is when you still have
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. Taking debt under runway pressure is the riskiest move—it could compromise your business and IP if you default.
2. Build financial discipline
Delayed vendor payments, poor CIBIL scores, or even being a day late impacts your profile. It raises borrowing costs and reduces flexibility. Make sure your
CFO monitors credit health continuously
.
3. Don’t over-leverage
Cycling one debt to pay off another is poor planning. Over-leverage will catch up sooner than you expect, and lenders will spot it quickly.
Why LVX Debt Exists
Founders often struggle with the same dilemma:
how do I fuel growth without diluting equity?
Traditional lenders underserve startups, while equity investors demand dilution, control, and long timelines. LVX Debt bridges this gap with a tech-enabled platform that offers debt solutions designed for startups—across stages, sectors, and use cases.
Our mission is simple: empower founders with the right capital at the right time, without friction.
What
LVX Debt
Offers
We provide a suite of flexible debt instruments, customized to your growth stage and business model:
Revenue-Based Financing
– Capital linked to your revenue projections, designed for fast-scaling companies.
Working Capital
– Short-term funding to power daily operations and expansion.
Line of Credit
– Flexible capital you can draw down as needed.
Invoice Discounting
– Unlock liquidity by leveraging receivables.
Asset Financing
– Use existing assets as collateral to fund growth.
Ticket Size: ₹25 lakhs – ₹2 crores (depending on business profile).
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Who is Eligible?
We work with
private limited companies
that have:
Crossed the early stage and started generating revenue.
A track record of financial discipline.
Clear growth plans for expansion, product launches, or market strengthening.
We support startups across maturity curves—whether you’re an early disruptor or a scaling enterprise.
Why Founders Choose LVX Debt
Preserve Equity
– Retain control and decision-making while raising capital.
Flexible Repayment
– Tailored repayment structures aligned to your cash flow.
Speed
– A streamlined process with
48-hour yes/no turnaround
.
Credibility & Partnerships
– Backed by strategic tie-ups with
Bajaj Finance, Indifi, InCred, Recur Club, Aditya Birla Capital, U GRO Capital, and more
.
Transparency
– Stringent but clear evaluation criteria, ensuring debt is sustainable—not destructive.
Our Commitment
We’re building playbooks to help founders and CFOs navigate debt smartly, and to hold teams accountable for financial discipline. Our goal is not just to deploy capital, but to solve the fundraising challenge the right way.
At LVX, our vision remains unchanged:
making fundraising simple and founder-first—across equity and debt.
If you’re exploring debt for your startup, reach out to
Pramod Lamba
or email at
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When startups raise their earliest rounds of capital, one of the most practical instruments they turn to is a
Convertible Note (CN)
.
Think of it like this:
An investor provides capital to a startup, but instead of taking equity immediately, they receive a promise that their investment will later
convert into equity
(usually at a discount) when the startup raises its next significant funding round.
This makes CNs a smart choice for early-stage deals, especially when setting a valuation feels premature.
How Convertible Notes Work
Here’s the step-by-step:
Investor funds the startup
→ No immediate equity is issued.
Terms are agreed upfront
→ These may include a discount rate (say 20%) or a valuation cap.
Conversion or repayment
→ At the next funding round, the note converts into equity under those terms. If no round happens, the CN must convert or be repaid within a fixed maturity period.
Convertible Notes in India (2025 Regulations)
Here’s what you need to know if you’re operating in India:
Minimum Investment
: ₹25 lakh in a single tranche.
Eligible Startups
: Only startups recognized by the
DPIIT
(Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade).
Maturity Period
: Must be
converted or repaid within 10 years
(earlier the limit was 5 years).
Foreign Investors
: CNs issued to non-residents must follow FEMA pricing guidelines and reporting requirements. Filing via an authorized dealer bank is mandatory within 30 days.
Exemption from Deposits
: CNs that meet these conditions are not classified as “deposits” under the Companies Act.
Tax & SEBI Compliance
: Convertible notes are treated as debt until conversion, offering tax advantages, while SEBI now requires structured compliance similar to other funding instruments.
Example: Aiswarya’s Investment in Waky
Investor
: Aiswarya
Startup
: Waky (seed-stage, DPIIT-approved)
Investment
: ₹25 lakh (July 2024)
Terms
: CN converts into equity at a
20% discount
during the next round
Fast forward to July 2025: Waky raises ₹2 crore at
₹10,000 per share
.
At market price: Anirudh would have received
250 shares
(₹25,00,000 ÷ ₹10,000).
With CN discount: He converts at ₹8,000 per share →
313 shares
.
That’s 63 additional shares—his reward for backing early.
Why it works for the investor:
Gets equity at a lower price.
Has priority over equity holders if the company fails.
Why it works for the startup:
No immediate dilution when valuation is unclear.
No cash outflow—capital converts into equity instead.
CNs vs. CCDs: The Key Difference
Convertible Notes (CNs):
Do
not
require a valuation certificate for issuance.
Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs):
Require a valuation certificate before being issued.
That’s why CNs are often preferred in early or bridge rounds, when founders and investors want speed and flexibility.
The Bottom Line
Convertible Notes bridge the gap between a founder’s need for early capital and an investor’s need for protection and upside. With India’s updated 2025 regulations, CNs are now a
mainstream, compliant, and flexible
way to structure early-stage deals.
For founders, they delay valuation discussions to the right time. For investors, they provide discounts, protection, and the chance to get in early on the next big story.
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India’s space economy is no longer a distant dream—it’s an imminent reality. Once considered “too early” or “too niche,” SpaceTech is now entering a phase of rapid growth, opening up asymmetric opportunities for Indian angel investors.
According to the latest
FICCI-EY report
, India’s space economy—valued at
USD 8.4 billion in 2022
—is projected to grow to
USD 44 billion by 2033
, capturing nearly
8% of the global market
(
Economic Times
,
FT
). This marks a historic shift: space is no longer just the domain of government agencies—it’s now open to private capital and entrepreneurial ambition.
India’s SpaceTech Renaissance vs the Global Space Economy
India’s Growth Path
: From
$8.4B in 2022
to
$44B by 2033
(FICCI-EY).
Global Market
: Analysts like Morgan Stanley forecast the
global space economy to surpass $1 trillion by 2040
, with $14.5B invested in 2022 alone (Space Capital).
Relative Position
: India still trails the U.S., EU, and China—but homegrown startups like
Skyroot Aerospace, Agnikul Cosmos, and Pixxel
are proving capable of closing the gap quickly.
Recent landmark policy changes, including the
Indian Space Policy 2023
, and the creation of
IN-SPACe
, have provided the framework for private innovation, commercialization, and global competitiveness.
Real-World Proof: Indian SpaceTech Startups
Agnikul Cosmos
Funding
: Raised
~USD 45.5M
to date, including a
Series B extension in April 2025
(~USD 2.9M) led by Artha Venture Fund (
Tracxn
).
Milestones
: On
May 30, 2024
, Agnikul launched
Agnibaan SOrTeD
, powered by the
world’s first 3D-printed single-piece semi-cryogenic rocket engine
(
Wikipedia
).
2025 Expansion
: Announced a
₹121 crore (~USD 15M)
facility in Tuticorin to build rockets and engines, expected to generate 500+ jobs (
TOI
).
Skyroot Aerospace
Funding
: Total raised
~USD 95M
, including a
USD 27.5M pre-Series C in Oct 2023
(
Analytics India Mag
).
Partnerships
: In
June 2025
, signed an
MOU with Axiom Space
(U.S.) to co-develop launch systems and support missions to the
Axiom Station
, opening access to future LEO commerce (
Wikipedia
).
Breakthrough
: Successfully launched
Vikram-S
, India’s first privately developed rocket, in 2022.
Pixxel
Funding
: Raised
~USD 95M
across Series A and B rounds by late 2024, including $24M in a Series B extension. Backers include Accel, Radical Ventures, and Lightspeed (
Wikipedia
).
Focus
: Building hyperspectral imaging satellites to capture high-resolution data for
climate, agriculture, and sustainability applications
.
Strategic Imperatives for Indian Angel Investors
SpaceTech is not just about rockets. It’s about investing in resilience, innovation, and sovereignty. Here are five reasons why angel investors should act now:
1. Diversification & Future-Proofing
Traditional sectors are increasingly saturated. SpaceTech offers exposure to
frontier technologies
like satellite constellations, orbital logistics, and AI-driven geospatial analytics—assets with long-term global demand.
2. India’s Cost Advantage
From ISRO’s
$74M Mars Orbiter
to
Skyroot and Agnikul’s reusable, 3D-printed launch vehicles
, India has repeatedly demonstrated it can deliver missions at a fraction of global costs. This makes startups globally competitive from Day One.
3. National Security & Sovereignty
Space is now a
strategic defense domain
. Surveillance, border management, and missile defense depend on advanced space capabilities. With government support via
IN-SPACe
and
ISRO partnerships
, startups operate in a stable and credible environment.
4. Impact Across Sectors
Agriculture
: Satellite-based precision farming tools (e.g., Satsure, Cropin).
Disaster Management
: Flood/cyclone monitoring with ISRO’s Cartosat.
Connectivity
: Bharti-backed OneWeb bridging rural broadband gaps.
Urban Planning
: Smart cities and infrastructure development using satellite imagery.
5. Global Relevance, Local Leverage
Indian startups aren’t just building for India—they’re building for the world. With export markets and international partnerships already in play,
local angel investors have a short window to lead rather than follow
.
Challenges & Tailwinds
Yes, challenges exist: regulatory clarity, advanced manufacturing access, and capital intensity. But strong support structures are already in place:
Government VC fund
of
₹1,000 crore (~USD 119M)
approved in 2024 to back SpaceTech startups (
Reuters
).
IN-SPACe Technology Adoption Fund (TAF)
launched in 2025 to drive industry-wide adoption.
Satellite Bus as a Service (SBaaS)
announced in 2025, enabling startups to focus on payloads while leveraging shared infrastructure.
The Time to Act Is Now
India’s SpaceTech sector represents a
rare convergence of timing, technology, and tailwinds
. For angel investors, the thesis is compelling:
Early-stage valuations remain attractive
The
Total Addressable Market
is massive and compounding
Policy tailwinds are accelerating growth
Global capital is eager to co-invest with local expertise
This is not about waiting for “later.” Later will be too late.
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The countdown has begun—will you rise to the challenge?
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A Simple Guide for NRIs to Invest in Indian Startups
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India’s startup journey continues to amaze. While 2021 saw
44 unicorns
emerge, and has now climbed even higher—with
over 122 unicorn startups by mid-2025
. India has become a
global hotspot for innovation and entrepreneurship
. This surge has naturally caught the attention of investors around the world, especially
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)
who want to participate in the country’s growth journey.
But here’s the catch: investing in Indian startups is exciting, yet the regulations can feel a little overwhelming at first. Don’t worry—we’ll break it down for you.
Can NRIs Invest in Indian Startups?
Yes, absolutely.
NRIs and foreign nationals are allowed to invest in Indian companies under the
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy
. For most sectors, you don’t even need prior approval—you can invest directly.
How Can You Fund Your Investment?
As an NRI, you can invest in Indian startups through:
Your
bank account abroad
Your
NRE (Non-Resident External), NRO (Non-Resident Ordinary), or FCNR (Foreign Currency Non-Resident)
account in India
That means you don’t need to set up anything complicated—your existing channels work just fine.
What Can You Invest In?
Your investment will count as FDI if you put money into:
Equity shares
Fully and mandatorily convertible preference shares
Fully and mandatorily convertible debentures
👉 In simple terms: you can buy ownership in the company (shares) or convertible instruments that eventually turn into shares.
The Pricing Rules (Made Simple)
The government wants to make sure foreign investors enter at a fair valuation. Here’s how pricing works:
Listed startups
: Price must follow SEBI’s stock market rules.
Unlisted startups (most common)
: Price must be based on a fair valuation (usually done by a SEBI-registered professional using the DCF method).
Early days
: If you’re one of the first subscribers when a company is just being formed, you can come in at
face value
.
Convertible Notes – A Startup-Friendly Option
If you’re investing in a
DPIIT-recognized startup
, you also have the option of
convertible notes
. Think of these as short-term debt that later converts into equity.
Here are the basics you need to know:
Minimum investment:
₹25 lakhs (~USD 30,000) per round
Must convert or be repaid within
5 years
Payments can be made via your NRE/FCNR(B) accounts or foreign bank account
Companies need to report the investment to RBI within
30 days
For many early-stage startups, this is a preferred structure because it delays valuation discussions while still giving you a clear path to equity.
Sectoral Limits – Check Before You Invest
While most sectors are open to 100% foreign investment, some are restricted or require government approval (e.g., defense, telecom, insurance). And a few areas like
lotteries, atomic energy, and tobacco
are off-limits.
So always double-check the sector before finalizing your deal.
The Bottom Line
For NRIs, investing in Indian startups is not just possible—it’s easier than it looks. With the right structure (equity, convertible shares, or convertible notes) and proper compliance, you can be part of India’s
next wave of unicorns
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The ecosystem is buzzing with opportunity, the regulatory framework is clear, and the timing couldn’t be better.
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Who’s a Lead Investor — And How Do They Influence the Entire Round?
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At LVX, we currently have over 14000+ angel investors from 50+ countries. These angels are experts in their fields and come from a wide range of industries. But the "Lead Investor" is very important every time a startup tries to actively close their round on the platform.
We have been interacting with investors over the last few years in an effort to determine what motivates (or deters) them from becoming a Lead Investor.
Who is a lead investor?
After gathering various definitions from individuals who have experienced this situation, this is our conclusion - A Lead Investor is an individual who takes the initiative and leads the charge in a fundraising round. It would be beneficial for them to have interacted with the startup for a period to grasp the business and determine how they can assist the entrepreneur. An effective lead comprehends the subtleties of angel investing, can provide strategic value to the business, and, crucially, is prepared to dedicate the time necessary to collaborate with the startup. It is fair to say that Lead Investors have a strong affection for the founders they collaborate with and hold a deep belief in their vision and endeavours. They guide and inspire with fervour!
What is the role of a Lead Investor?
The lead investor is actively involved in two distinct phases.
Phase 1: The Fundraising Phase
Investors are prepared to invest time in assessing the startup's business plan. When a round is anchored by a Lead Investor, the other participating investors rely on the lead's thorough due diligence.
Establish the valuation and conditions of the investment for this round.
Make yourself available and accessible to fellow investors participating in the round. Investors frequently seek to engage with the lead investor to gain insights into the business's potential for investment. An endorsement from a lead significantly boosts investor confidence.
* At LVX, we utilise standardised term sheets and specific provisions in our legal documentation (including term sheets and shareholding agreements) that empower a Lead Investor to represent the Syndicate more efficiently, particularly for the upcoming round of fundraising.
Phase 2: Following the fundraising and during the company's growth years.
A Lead Investor usually embodies the collective interests of all angel investors by securing a position on the company's board.
Takes an active part in the continuous governance and reporting of the company
Offers assistance with upcoming financing rounds and strategic decision-making.
It is important to understand that a Lead Investor is not always the individual who contributes the largest amount of capital. The Lead Investor serves merely as a role definition; it can encompass a team of individuals (usually, investors take the lead in pairs, resulting in a lead and a co-lead investor). Phase 1 and Phase 2 may be overseen by two distinct individuals.
How can one join LVX as a Lead Investor?
Effortlessly create a Syndicate using both online and offline tools to seamlessly unite its members.
Effortless and top-notch legal documentation through Commitment-to- Closure (Financial and Legal Due Diligence, Standardized Term Sheet and Share Holding Agreements)
Management of the program for finalising a deal within the Syndicate
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#LeadwithLVX
Every change brings resistance and is followed by learning. #LeadWithLVX is an initiative aimed at dismantling the barriers linked to leading startup rounds by offering lead angels the support and insight needed to successfully assume that role. Leading a round has become significantly easier on LVX thanks to our Lead Syndicate model and the provision of legal counsel. It is now the moment for industry experts and angel investors to step forward and embrace this vital role in assisting Indian founders in creating exceptional companies.
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From LetsVenture to LVX — Why We’re Ready for What’s Next
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In 2013, I started LetsVenture with one belief — that raising your first cheque shouldn’t be the hardest part of building a company.
Back then, the idea of founders and investors meeting online felt almost radical. We didn’t have Angel AIFs. We didn’t have standard term sheets. We didn’t have a real community. We built it all — one cheque, one founder, one investor at a time.
In those early years, what mattered most was trust. Founders trusted us with their dreams. Investors trusted us with their capital. That trust is what got investors joining our AIF from over 60 countries. It’s what brought family offices to back our growth-stage founders. It’s what kept us going through cycles, noise, and distractions. In 2018, we became a regulated entity with SEBI’s approval for the LetsVenture Angel AIF.
Over the years, as a founder, I’ve seen my share of challenges — co-founder exits, partnerships that didn’t last, and my own search for what could feel meaningful
next
. There have been days when we didn’t have all the answers. But not once did I wish I’d chosen a different path. Looking back now, it almost feels like LetsVenture was meant to be.
Twelve years on, I believe we’ve played a small but important part in shaping India’s private market ecosystem. But the future needs more.
So why change now?
Because the ecosystem has changed — and we have too.
Today, capital is everywhere. A founder raising a seed round now has options we could only dream of in 2013. What they don’t always have is clarity. They want faster answers, better structures, sharper tools — real value beyond the cheque.
And investors? They want more too — visibility, trust, and a platform that helps them do more with less friction.
We can’t solve this with a single product anymore. We need an architecture. A system. A brand that lets us grow into what’s next.
LVX is our next chapter
LVX is the new avatar of everything LetsVenture stands for — brought together under one brand. We keep it simple for everyone who believes in us and builds with us.
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keeps us anchored to our roots — the trust we built and the lessons we learned.
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is my personal bet — knowledge, shared freely. Because no founder or investor should have to learn everything the hard way. We’re starting LVX School with investor education, to help people understand risk better and look beyond the hype we see today.
India@2047 — why this matters
I often think about this: what does it mean to build something that outlives us? India is on its way to being a $10T economy. We talk about India@2047 because this is not about the next quarter or the next year — it’s about creating trust and value that compound for decades.
If the public markets have an ecosystem, the private markets need one too. That’s what LVX is for — to make this space simple, fair, and worth building in.
To everyone who’s been part of this journey so far — thank you.
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In these Covid-19 saturated days, doom and gloom are not far away from our
minds. But I want you to forget the crowded metro spaces of India for a
while and think of the vast horizons of Bharat. This ‘country’ so very different
from India has long intrigued me. For, this is where the ‘next billion digital
consumers’ reside—the consumers who will lead the next phase of the digital
revolution in India and across the globe. But, few companies have truly
been able to capture this market. Why is that and why has this market
become the holy grail for tech companies?
ROTI , KAPADA , MAKAAN & TIKTOK ?
You might relegate many of the videos created by Bharat’s creative minds on
TikTok in the cringe category. But the 200 million, mostly tier-2 and tier-3
users of TikTok (until it got banned in India) made us collectively sit up and
notice the fact that these so called ‘roti, kapada, makaan’ focused consumers
were not just consuming digital content but were also actively creating
it. This is not a digitally illiterate population anymore.
This TikTok phenomenon is the visible indicator of the digital and behavioural changes sweeping across Bharat.
THE SHEER SIZE OF BHARAT IS THE SINGLE BIGGEST DRAW FOR STARTUPS & INVESTORS
With better infrastructure, cheaper data plans
—thanks to Jio—
and affordable smartphones, Bharat’s citizens will go digital in their millions in the next few years.
Communication and entertainment
are, of course, the first ports of call when a user newly discovers digital. Trell, a homegrown short vlogging startup that supports Indian language content, sees 25
million
monthly active users and 5
billion
views a month! But Bharat consumers are also looking for solutions that solve specific needs.
MyUpchar, an online Indian language health content, consulting, and medicine delivery provider, sees over 20
million
users visiting its site and facilitates
3
lakh teleconsultations a month. EdTech is also finding takers in this market when it is solving Bharat’s particular problems. Pariksha’s mobile app helps aspirants prepare for state government jobs in local Indian languages along with English. It already caters to 1.9
million
users
and
has a potential user base of 75
million
.
WHAT ALL THIS MEANS IS THAT THE NON-METRO & RURAL DIGITAL CONSUMER IS MOVING UP THE VALUE CHAIN
While Covid-19 has heavily impacted metro populations, the rural
community is relatively better off. For one, the monsoon has been good this
year & with lockdowns lifting across the country, produce is flowing much more
freely, money is reaching the hands of farmers. The government has also
pumped money into the rural economy. The Rural Affairs & Agriculture ministries
spent over Rs 1.5 lakh crores in April & May this year, as against Rs 45k crore
during the same period last year.[1] We can infer from available data, like the
22.5% jump in tractor sales in June 2020 compared to June 2019, that there is
greater confidence regarding the economy in Bharat.
THERE’S ALWAYS A BUT…
However, companies need to understand that it is not easy to
monetise
this market. The main challenge is that India is not homogeneous. Products that work well in developed markets work well in India’s
Tier-1
market. That’s not the case with Bharat. For instance, consumers are mobile web first
and
are not used to complex sites. This is why a simple interface like WhatsApp worked well for them.
Pulkit Agrawal, the co-founder of Trell, tells me that startups need to innovate bottom up. Trell, for instance, built a community of users from small towns before launching its vlogging platform. Rajat Garg, the co-founder of MyUpchar, says his team spent an additional year understanding the nuances of the Tier-2
and
Tier-3 markets before rolling out the product.
Further, languages, customs,
and
nuances change across regions.
Customising
for each of these submarkets
and
ensuring they earn money is difficult, especially for those offering products beyond communication or entertainment. While offering content in multiple local languages has become
de rigueur
, that isn’t enough.
Rajat shares this great insight—in the areas close to the Bangladesh border the strain of malaria is different
and
needs a different set of medicines compared to the rest of the country. If a person here is consulting with a doctor in, say,
in
Delhi, the doctor needs to have this local knowledge
and
that needs to be built into the system.
While trust has gone up,
cash-on-delivery
(CoD) continues to be king—93% of transactions on MyUpchar are still CoD. The bigger challenge is convincing the consumers that a service or product is worth paying for. MyUpchar had to keep consultation free
and monetise
on medicine delivery.
Why startups are tapping into India’s small towns
As is clear from the points made earlier, I believe the future of digital in India lies in Bharat. What startups
and
investors targeting this market need to remember is that Bharat is a long-term play and startups catering to this market need patient, long-term capital. Further, releasing a product
and
expecting the consumers to ‘bite’ is not going to work. This market doesn’t need yet another edtech company offering basic online streaming of classes. We need to go beyond Make in India
and
work towards Made for Bharat.
The good news is that in this massive market that is mostly still untapped, there are vast white spaces that are perfectly poised for tailor-made products. So, a Pariksha that caters to the large customer base of state government jobs’ aspirants finds success.
A company like MyUpchar that started off with health content evolved to offering virtual consultations
and
medicine deliveries, thus solving real problems of the Bharat market. Similarly, agritech startups offering agronomy advice
and
agri-inputs are finding a ready market among farmers. These white spaces are present within each sector, from finance to commerce. Startups should be willing to look beyond the obvious
and
come up with creative solutions & investors need to be willing to back these new business models. So, startups providing easy credit via mobile for rural craftspeople based on past sales or current orders, or those offering better access to online school education in local languages even on 2G networks, or those creating better on-demand & low-cost supply chain support for farmers will all find takers. Like I said the horizons of Bharat are vast
and
pioneers are the need of the hour.
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Many signposts track the maturing of a startup ecosystem, but one of the most prominent is the emergence of new classes of capital for startups. Equity funding in young, pre-revenue startups may seem run-of-the-mill now in India, but at one point not too many years ago it was revolutionary. As the Indian startup ecosystem grows from strength to strength, new classes of capital have been introduced. A recent one I find exciting for both entrepreneurs and investors is Revenue Based Financing and that’s what I want to talk to you about here.
ALTERNATIVE FINANCING
But before that let’s make some clear classifications, because many of the capital classes may seem similar at first glance. At its simplest, in startup financing, equity funding confers ownership to the investor to the extent of his or her shareholding. This translates to high risk and high reward —if the startup doesn’t work out, an investor might not get even his capital back, but there is potential for a multibagger if the startup becomes a spectacular success. The recent DoorDash and Airbnb IPOs are great examples of the latter, with multiple
venture capital investors seeing stellar returns and exits. Softbank Vision Fund, for instance, converted a $680 million investment in DoorDash into an $11.5 billion return. Sequoia, on the other hand, invested about $280 million over multiple rounds in Airbnb and its stake on the company’s listing was valued at an impressive $12 billion. The returns are said to be even more impressive for YCombinator, which was an early investor in both companies. But the accelerator has not revealed exactly how much it has made. In India, the Happiest Minds IPO also provided a stellar 40%-plus IRR in five years for investor JPMorgan when the company went public in 2020.
Traditional debt
, on the other hand, is low-risk-low-reward and does not provide ownership for the capitalprovider. The startup/entrepreneur needs to pay back this debt with a prefixed interest in a set period of time. If the startup does not work out, debt takes precedence over equity in terms of returning the capital.
For entrepreneurs looking to raise capital without diluting too much of their equity, venture debt became a strong source of capital. While venture debt has been around in India for over a decade, it has become more popular among startups in recent years. India recorded over $427 million worth of venture debt deals in 2020, according to data from Inc42. Venture debt is offered to startups that have already raised at least one round of venture capital funding and is a medium-term loan with fixed interest rates with monthly repayments. In a way, venture debt is an extension of equity funding. Significantly, there is no typical collateral backing the debt; instead, the company’s warrants are used, with the option to convert the warrants into equity over a period of time. Warrants are the deal sweeteners.
Revenue Based Financing (RBF)
is a new form of capital that is gaining popularity in mature ecosystems like the US but is a pioneering asset class in India with investors beginning to test the waters only now. So, what really is RBF? I would classify RBF as a hybrid product with medium risk and better than debt returns.
Here are some key points:
It is a debt given to the startup, but not structured as a loan.
Like its name suggests, investors get a fixed percentage share of the business’ revenues each month. So if a company has higher revenue one month, the investor gets a greater share back. This repayment covers the principal plus a return that is decided at the time of investment.
This is typically meant to meet working capital requirements. The founders do not have to dilute equity, which makes it attractive for them, and hence a ready market is available to interested lenders
There is no hard collateral or guarantees backing the financing, so it is higher risk compared to secured loans for investors/lenders. In addition to risk mitigation and control mechanisms available to lenders, RBF wherever feasible provides a right to the startup’s Intellectual Property and/or movable assets.
RBF PICKING UP STEAM
For companies that can reliably predict their revenue flow, this type of alternative financing is a highly attractive prospect. This is why globally, online businesses and SaaS companies particularly are increasingly opting for RBF. These startups, while not necessarily profitable do have a regular revenue stream.
For the entrepreneur the advantages are clear, they do not need to dilute their equity, there is no collateral involved. Further, since the payment is linked to revenue, repayment does not become a strain.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR INVESTORS?
Investors typically have a clear asset allocation across public markets, private equity, debt, and alternative assets, which is perfectly fine. But many of you are looking at better balancing or diversification of your portfolio within each asset class, and RBF offers an answer. RBF does not replace venture or equity investment in your portfolio. With RBF, the core premise of the product is the strength of revenue and quality of revenue of the startup you are providing funds to. Here the key is that the return is directly linked to a company’s revenues over the next two to four years. Alternatively, return on VC investments typically takes eight to 10 years.
With estimated returns of 20% plus, RBF offers an opportunity to better the overall yield of an investor’s debt portfolio, which is always good news. Apart from this, only a handful of companies raise venture capital funding and of these only a few will bring that 50x return that makes for a blockbuster exit. The universe of revenue-earning startups is much bigger. Not all of them are attractive from a VC point of view, but are great from an RBF perspective. The larger pool of potential investee companies is in itself a big win for the investor and the founders.
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THE “SIX SPAC”
I sometimes think that the world of finance and capital markets is the most interesting spectator sport there ever is. Just look at the Game stop saga. What drives the financial markets? FOMO -Fear Of Missing Out. When one concept, stock, or segment starts seeing heavy investor activity, how can investors know whether that’s just FOMO rearing its head, or if the underlying fundamentals are truly strong? I was thinking about this recently because of the rise of SPACs or the Special Purpose Acquisition Company.
Th
e SPAC truly became prominent in2020, with 248 SPAC IPOs in the US raising $83 billion collectively – that’s half the number of all IPOs in the US. What’s more, marquee investors like Chamath Palihapitiya (pictured alongside!) and Bill Ackman and celebrities like former basketball star Shaquille O’Neal have emerged as key sponsors of many of these SPACs, giving such companies and their fundraises greater prominence and thus increasing the buzz and chatter around them.
Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya has sponsored
six SPACs
and notably took Virgin Galactic Holdings public by merging one of his SPACs with the space company. Former Citi i-banker Michael Klein transformed a $25,000investment into $60 million when his
SPAC Churchill Capital Corp acquired and reverse merged with data company Clarivate Analytics in 2019.
But increased interest does not equal increased knowledge, so let’s take a closer look.
WHAT IS A SPAC?
While there are many rules and regulations associated with SPACs, at its simplest a SPAC is a company that is set up by someone with an investment pedigree (known as the Sponsor) with the sole purpose of listing and acquiring another company.
Like you saw a SPAC’s only ‘business’ is to raise funds through an IPO and then hunt for the target company with which it will merge. Which is why such an entity is also referred to as a “blank cheque company”
.
During the IPO investors purchase shares and get warrants that offer them an upside and act as a sweetener. The capital raised through the IPO is placed in an interest-bearing trust account until the target company is identified.
The SPAC has about two years to discover this target and complete are verse merger. If it fails to do so, it has to return the money with interest to the investors. In such an event, the sponsor loses his investment.
If some investors do not find the target company attractive, they can redeem their shares and do not lose the initial investment.
The deal value of the acquisition could be four to five times higher than funds raised by the SPAC. The difference is met through fresh investments, mainly in the form of Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) deals. At the time of a public listing large private equity and hedge funds can directly invest in and acquire shares of a company at share price or at a discount without going through the stock markets. The funds get access to non-public information on the potential target company from the SPAC after signing anon-disclosure agreement and get the option to invest at the time of merger.
…BUT WHY ARE SPACS HOT NOW?
In a sentence, it is the sheer volume of dry powder sitting with investors. Global PE dry powder is at about $2.5trillion. SPACs also offer a simplified path to taking a company public and to access the public markets for both investors and private companies.
WHAT’S INIT FORINVESTORS?
For the record, we cannot list a SPAC in India due to various rules and regulations around shell companies. But investors and funds, based in India can participate in a US-based SPACIPO just like they would in a regular IPO.
For investors, there are various reasons for sponsoring or investing in a SPAC. Let’s look at a few of them:
In regular IPOs, the focus is on the past performance of a company and forward looking statements are penalised. That’s not the case with a SPAC IPO as there is no past performance to talk about and plans and futuristic statements are protected under safe harbour laws. This is attractive for many Sponsors.
A marquee investor leading a SPAC acts as a confidence booster for other investors and chances of a number of investors backing such a SPAC goes up.
For the Sponsor, the substantial Founder shares and warrants are valuable. It is not everyday that you get to own 20% of a company for $25,000.
For regular investors, SPACs make for a safe bet because their funds are parked in a trust and invested in US Treasuries until the merger.
Off late a majority of the SPACs have sponsored startups and companies that are pushing the boundaries of tech and are innovative. Being an investor in a SPAC gives funds and individuals the opportunity to potentially become an investor in such cutting edge companies. More on this below.
In many cases, the investors in a SPAC sell their shares before the merger or at the time of the merger and are able to book a profit.
WHAT ABOUTINDIANSTARTUPS?
For Indian tech companies, a SPAC is a potential route to a US IPO. This is what Yatra did in 2016 when it reverse merged with Terrapin 3Acquisition Corp, in a deal that valued the online travel agency at$218 million. In 2015, Videocon d2hhad also sold 33.5% stake to US-based SPAC Silver Eagle Acquisition Corp for about $375 million. However, other companies have not followed suit.
Why is this route attractive to Indian (and other) tech startups:
Doing a regular IPO is a time consuming and expensive affair for even highly valued companies. For super-growth startups in market segments that are still not proven, a US listing is an even more daunting task. A reverse merger with a US SPAC offers back-door entry to the US public market to such companies.
A company’s IPO depends on past performance. In a reverse merger with a SPAC a public company is acquiring a private company, with the latter becoming the public entity in the end. The target company also benefits from safe harbour protections and can make forward looking claims and projections. It can also disclose greater and confidential information to the investors taking part in a private placement and these investments are then publicly disclosed, acting as an effective validation tool.
Since this is technically a merger, it will take less time for the target company (the hypothetical Indian tech startup) to become a public entity compared to the traditional IPO route. While a traditional IPO can take between 12 to 18 months, a merger is done and dusted with negotiations lasting for just a few months.
Why is this route attractive to Indian (and other) tech startups:
For late-stage companies, thisroute allows them to raise fundswith common shares rather thanpreferred shares like in a PE deal.Moreover, valuations are morerealistic and the target companyhas greater say and control as theyare part of a merger negotiation.
WHAT’S THEDOWNSIDE?
If everything was great about SPACs, this would be the most preferred IPO path. But that isn’t the case because there are risks and costs:
For an investor intending to stay the full course, there is the risk of a merger never happening. Right now about 300 SPACs with around$90 billion are on the hunt for companies to acquire. How many of them will eventually find a truly valuable target is a question whose answer we will know only in a couple of years.
While the Sponsor can make huge returns on their investment, individual investors who come in late in the game see limited upside.
As Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer David Solomon warned if the ‘bubble’ bursts the handful of insiders will walk away with their money.
The SPAC structure lends itself to heavy dilution of share value, through shares allocated to the Sponsor, the option investors have to redeem shares without surrendering warrants and the underwriting fees based on IPO proceeds.
This in effect impacts the actual value of the SPAC’s shares at the time of merger, further affecting the deal value and could result in lower share prices post merger.
Considering the large number of SPACs being launched and allegations against some of them, it is no wonder that there is rising scrutiny and this is welcome. There are calls for better disclosures and greater checks on Sponsors so theyhave more responsibility towards investors. Better regulations will weed out the unscrupulous players and lead to better outcomes. The increased competition among SPAC Sponsors for investor money is also resulting in more equitable structuring, ensuring Sponsors do not have an extraordinary advantage over later investors.
That said, the SPAC space still has a bit of the Wild West about it – with elements of high risk, potential for spectacular windfalls and less rules all intertwined. Investors will do well to keep this in mind when they go SPAC-ing.
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At the height of the first wave of the pandemic last year, a friend was stuck in her home town far away from the nearest big city and had a complication linked to a chronic health condition. This in itself wasn’t new but she needed to consult her doctor for a prescription and due to the restrictions and the pandemic going to the hospital was too risky. Her daughter used an online consultation app and she was able to do a video call with her regular doctor whose
practice
was two hours away and she got the right treatment. What is exceptional about this anecdote is that it is not exceptional anymore in India. Stuck at home and worried about visiting hospitals or medical shops, millions of Indians have turned to online platforms to consult with doctors, order medicines and get diagnostic tests done in the past year.
E-pharmacies
saw a 200% increase in the number of orders in 2020, while consultations on tele-consultation platforms increased by 300%, according to a recent
health tech
report by IAMAI-Praxis. It has been a transformational year for Indian healthcare, specifically
health tech
.
PICTURE ABHI BAKI HAI!
We are just scratching the surface when it comes to exploring the possibilities that the intersection of health and tech can come up with. Why do I say this? Solving demand supply gaps within the existing ecosystem is always the first stage in any sector that tech transforms. At this stage the innovation or the tech intervention is in discovery and delivery. We have seen this with e-commerce and even to a large extent with
edtech
. The business models in
health tech
that have gained traction and have scaled are in segments like online medicine delivery, tele-consulting, and tech solutions for doctors and hospitals and other healthcare service providers. 1mg,
PharmEasy
, and Practo are some of the best known examples that fall in this category. Startups
focussing
on preventive healthcare, fitness, and lifestyle-linked health solutions with the use of wearables and nutrition have also come up, primarily targeted at the top 1% of Indians, which is still a significant population.
Startups like CureFit are in this segment. Much of the $3.4 billion that has flown into
health tech
between 2014 and 2020 has been cornered by such startups. Earlier this year,
Innovaccer
became India’s first
health tech
unicorn. It analyses healthcare data to offer actionable insights to doctors, hospitals, and insurance companies.
So far we have seen tech-enabled innovations; the next phase will be tech-led and there are multiple global examples of this trend.
Like genetic testing company
23andMe
, which Richard Branson is trying to take public through a SPAC reverse merger.
23andMe
has started co-developing drugs using its massive genetic database and has also partnered with a hot
artificial intelligence
(
A.I.)
-based chronic disease management startup
called
Lark Health.
Another one is
the U.K.
-based BenevolentAI, which uses A.I. for drug discovery and has been valued at over $2 billion.
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Every link in the healthcare chain in India is plagued by severe infrastructural issues and is ripe for disruption and tech intervention. However, from a startup and investment point of view, it will be in diagnostics, R
&D, and
deep science that we will see the most breakthroughs in the near future. To be fair, we have seen startups that have used
A.I.
,
machine learning
(ML), data analytics, and deep science R&D come up with innovative solutions built for India.
However, such examples are few, and fewer have seen growth and scale. But my bet is that we have reached the inflection point and we will see more innovative startups come up and find large markets.
What’s the booster shot?
There are many factors that support my view.
Indians were already getting more comfortable with tech pre-
Covid
–
19
: Habit-changing products and services like the smartphone, WhatsApp, TikTok and similar social media and entertainment apps, online
retail, and
digital
payments
solutions have reached almost all parts of India’s deep hinterland. Telemedicine has also been around for a couple of decades, but has seen a push in the past few years with startups coming up in this space. Covid-19 turbocharged this move towards tech and almost overnight Indians have accepted online health and health-adjacent solutions as reliable.
Covid-19
also prompted the
government
to release official telemedicine guidelines ensuring legitimacy. The government’s eSanjeevani initiative, or the
national telemedicine service
, which was launched in November 2019,
had
facilitated
3 million
consultations by March 2021.
The increasing comfort with the smartphone—about 760 million Indians are estimated to own
one
—is resulting in personal diagnostic solutions getting built around it. For instance, there are health apps that let the user check heart rates,
oxygen levels, blood pressure, and other
such health indicators with a sensor linked to the smartphone.
India already has a robust pharma supply chain infrastructure:
We do everything from production of vials to medicines to injections to vaccines. Our manufacturing prowess in the health-related space is so strong that India went from importer of PPE kits to the
second-largest
producer globally in just two months. We have already witnessed how this ecosystem worked together to create a
home-grown
Covid-19 vaccine, making India one of the few countries to have come up with its own. Further, India is among the largest manufacturers of the Oxford-AztraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, thanks to
the Pune-based
Serum Institute
of India
. This apart, we already have a relatively
well-entrenched
R&D and clinical trials framework in place, though better transparency and trustworthiness is urgently needed. India can become a critical hub for
tech-driven
medical R&D as we have the advantage of
a large
population.
Large sample sizes will further
A.I.
and
deep-tech
development at a faster pace and scale can also be achieved much quicker. The scientists
, doctors, and
other core health professionals who work in pharma and the medical devices space have worked with
best-in-class
R&D labs and companies to handle clinical trials and production of medicines and devices. We will see increasing numbers of such experts using this knowledge to develop their own
R&D-led
products, leveraging India’s medical supply chain.
A large home market:
While we typically focus on India’s large young population, the country’s aging population is also big and rapidly growing. The over-60 accounted for 8.6% of the population in the 2011 Census. Growing at around 3% annually, the number will rise to 319 million in 2050. About 70% of India’s seniors have at least one chronic health issue. Many Indians are moving firmly to preventive healthcare and are more aware of and
focussed
on better health. There is also a lack of trust in the regular healthcare delivery systems. So tech solutions that help Indians avoid hospitals will find takers. Yes, questions over whether the
rest of India
will pay are relevant, considering the low spending power of much of India.
However, healthcare is a necessary expense and with insurance penetration still low, healthcare is prohibitively expensive for most. We have all heard of people falling into debt just to get access to good healthcare for their family members. In fact, it is estimated that 50
million
-60 million people fall into poverty due to a healthcare crisis in the family. Here again the
government
has introduced numerous insurance measures, especially for below-poverty-line households, like Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana and Ayushman Bharat. Startups are also innovating and
insure-tech
startups like
Turtlemint
, Acko, RenewBuy, PolicyBazaar, Digit, and Coverfox are increasing access to insurance, ensuring more Indians will be able to afford quality healthcare.
The National Health Stack guidelines by
the
NITI Aayog will provide a further fillip to startups; much like UPI and
the
India Stack did for fintech. There are challenges, from poor infrastructure to dearth of talent, but then which sector in India does not face these issues? Indian entrepreneurs have shown the gumption to build around these challenges. We have all the basic ingredients ready and in place today—a great pharma and medical supply chain, large population, intent among health professionals to innovate and
start up
, and now willingness among customers to try new solutions. The future of Indian
health tech
is healthy.
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