Defining Asset Classes in India Asset class represent different categories of investments, each with distinct characteristics and risk-return profiles. In the Indian financial landscape, asset classes play a crucial role in diversifying investment portfolios and achieving financial goals. As of recent data, India’s investment landscape reflects…
In recent years, the startup landscape has seen a remarkable shift away from the traditional center of innovation, Silicon Valley. While the Bay Area remains a vibrant hub for technology and entrepreneurship, several emerging startup ecosystems worldwide are making significant strides. These new hubs not…
In the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, startups play a pivotal role in driving innovation, economic growth, and job creation. However, launching and scaling a successful startup is no easy feat. Startups often face numerous challenges, including fierce competition, resource & capital constraints, and market uncertainties….
Amazon India recently announced the launch of its $100 million Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund. The fund will invest in early-stage startups and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in India that are working to solve some of the country’s most pressing challenges. The fund will focus…
Hydroponics, the practice of growing plants without soil, is becoming increasingly popular in India. This is due to a number of factors, including the country’s growing population, limited arable land, and water scarcity. Tech-enabled hydroponics ventures are leading the way in this space. These ventures…
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has seen a significant decline in venture capital funding in recent months. According to data from Magnitt, a venture capital database, the region raised just $1.1 billion in funds raised across 193 deals in the first half…
A venture capital firm has predicted that India will absorb about $450 billion worth of capital in the next five years. The firm, Chiratae Ventures, said that this investment will be driven by the growth of the Indian startup ecosystem and the increasing interest of…
The term “zebra” company was coined by entrepreneur and investor Naval Ravikant to describe businesses that are “not unicorns, but still very large, successful, and impactful.” Zebra companies are typically founded by mission-driven entrepreneurs who are focused on solving a significant social or environmental problem….
Bharat Innovation Fund (BIF), an early-stage venture capital firm focused on deeptech startups in India, has said that it expects investment in this sector to increase in the coming years. BIF Managing Partner Ashwin Raguraman said that the rise of deeptech startups in India is…
