The video recording of the panel discussion on ‘Striking gold: fundraising amid capital scarcity’ during the recent SuperReturn Asia 2024 summit in Singapore can be seen on Streamly. (Login is required to access the video). Sunil Goyal spoke on the need for patience in an environment where opportunities exist aplenty but require the ability to
Author: Pranav Bafna Venture-backed businesses have wide ranging social and environmental implications. Managing it at an early stage has several benefits for startups. It opens doors to a pool of large-sized institutional capital, extending far beyond angel investors and family offices. It facilitates timely management of several non-financial risks and reinforces an environmental and socially
There are two schools of thought on what has been termed as the ‘funding winter’: one says that it is very much here and will remain for some months; another group believes it is hype touted by pessimists. But the truth lies in data, in hard facts. And not just facts at a helicopter level
Team 100X interviewed some of the top investors across the globe about their venture investing journeys, startups, and India. Here, Girish Shivani, Executive Director and Fund Manager at YourNest India VC Fundshares his responses. Q1. What is your motivation to be in the venture investing business I am actually an accidental VC, serendipitously reached out to Sunil,
Summary Getting involved in every facet of the startup can significantly impact an entrepreneur’s long-term objectives. In the remaining sections of this post, let’s understand why micromanaging employees is terrible for your startup’s long-term viability, the reasons for using micromanagement in organisational workflows and how it may lead to a startup’s downfall. Introduction You already
By Sunil K. Goyal, Managing Director, YourNest Capital Advisors Summary Many questions and doubts exist around PE/VC investment in MSMEs. Rather than worry entrepreneurs, the investment brings with it a reassurance and additional benefits that help MSMEs scale up to the next level. Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are considered the backbone of the
Summary In any startup, to achieve desired results, a business strategy must be put into practice after being developed. Implementation, however, is only feasible when skilled and qualified personnel are available to carry out allocated tasks. A People Roadmap is one of the critical components to ensure that a startup scales with the right level
Introduction The Chief of Staff position is now prevalent in businesses and startups, although it has a long history and its roots are in the military, bureaucracy, and politics. Whether startups, small businesses, professional service providers, or agencies, CEOs and owners of expanding enterprises are always pressed for time, attention and money. Senior managers, executives,
Miko3, the AI-powered intelligent robot for children, is making waves worldwide. Besides record sales in over 140 countries, the company has partnered with Paramount Pictures, USA, to bring the hugely popular animated stories featuring SpongeBob SquarePants, PAW Patrol and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Miko 3. “We’re excited to welcome beloved Paramount stories and
