We absolutely believe in this: "Being 'right' as a VC investor is easy. You say NO to most new investments and it proves to be the right decision because most companies don't fulfill their vision. That's not the job. The real work is saying yes + being comfortable that your are going to be 'wrong' most of the time." - Rory Stirling, Partner @ Connect Ventures.

The Business of Healthy Snacking
The Business of Healthy Snacking

Direct-to-consumer (hereafter D2C) healthy snacking brands are on the rise given the increasing consumer demand. 25+ startups, c. USD 100 mm raised; and cumulative FY20 revenue of...

Shareholder Agreement - practical primer
Shareholder Agreement - practical primer

Most of the first-time entrepreneurs have valid questions and concerns around the Shareholder Agreement ("SHA") in the context of any VC / PE funding...

I don't need VC funding
I don't need VC funding

There are quite a few entrepreneurs who say they do not need VC funding. At times, it is their considered view. At times, it is based on their sense of what VC funding entails, and primarily around poor experiences ...

Who is the best-fit VC for my business?
Who is the best-fit VC for my business?

I am often asked this question by entrepreneur friends when they have a choice amongst competing VC funds ready to fund their business, all other commercial terms being more or less equal...

Morbid Indian VC Musings?
Morbid Indian VC Musings?

The last decade has seen a lot of VC investing activity in India. Calendar 2015 particularly stood out with frenzied VC deal making. It led to a very strong perception that VC funding was available ...

Shareholders First
Shareholders First

Enough said, and yet unclear - that's what's unfolding in the corporate group's holding company's boardroom that is catching everyone's attention in India. Here are the only 3 things in descending importance...