Venture Catalysts++ | India's 1st Multi-Stage VC

Established in the year 2016, Venture Catalysts++ is India's first multi-stage VC dedicated to creating the world's most prominent startup ecosystem. Our global presence is established across a total of 50+ cities in countries such as UAE, USA, UK, Singapore, Luxembourg, Thailand, Canada, Eastern Africa, Zimbabwe, Hong Kong, and Southern Africa. With $700Mn syndicated across 300+ portfolio startups and a $10 Bn+ portfolio valuation, our ultimate aim is to democratize angel investing. We empower startup founders who dared to dream with 10+ Alternate Investment Funds s It is one of the largest early stage players in India with 3000+ angel investors spread across 11 cities in 3 countries - India, Hong Kong & Qatar. Globally, marquee investors such as YCombinator, Greenoaks, Axis Capital, Alpha Capital, Rocketship, FJ Labs (investors of Airbnb, Uber, Facebook) have co-invested with Venture Catalysts. With its focus on developing startup ecosystem in Tier II, III cities in India, Venture Catalysts has launched its incubation program in cities like Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Raipur, Surat and Nagpur besides metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata. These centres not only offer incubation support to startups but also organise regular investor education sessions for potential angel investors viz. HNIs & industrialists. Besides raising seed stage and Series A investments for startups, Venture Catalysts is known for its startup building capability, strategic guidance, generating business leads, leveraging its network across the globe through its partners and providing phenomenal returns to its investors. It is evident from the fact that more than 10 incubatee companies of Venture Catalysts have raised Series A investment in the last two years especially when the market had not been very upbeat. Today, Venture Catalysts has taken the leadership position in startup investments and incubation and has been rated as India's top Early stage Investor by leading national media.

Brand Capital, India

Brand Capital is the strategic investment arm of The Times Of India and a part of Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL). We work with young businesses in creating iconic brands for businesses by putting unmatched might of our media offerings along with our brand building expertise. At the core we engage with growth- oriented Indian entrepreneurs; established as well as new-gen; to provide funding for long- term advertisement solutions. Brand Estate, our realty-focused arm, helps to propel real-estate brands to top-of-mind by providing innovative brand-building solutions. Overall, our aim is to help businesses targeting similar consumer segments ride on the equity of our power brands. We also work closely with the investor and mentor eco-system through our initiatives like SCALEUP and PROPEL, that bring budding young businesses in deep contact with investors and experts to help develop strategic direction and access to capital. Most trusted brands in India and globally have an underlying common thread – a sustained Brand Building effort. At Brand Capital, our mission is to ideate, articulate and establish your business’ growth potential through the Branding prism. Through our unique and pioneering models, Brand Capital provides critical leverage for brand-led growth and value creation.

Avinya Ventures

Avinya VC is a venture capital fund based in India that is dedicated to investing in early-stage innovative startups. The name Avinya, which means "innovation" in Sanskrit, perfectly aligns with the fund's objective of supporting startups that are working towards creating new and cutting-edge solutions in any sector. As a sector agnostic fund, Avinya VC is open to investing in startups across a wide range of industries, including but not limited to technology, healthcare, agriculture, and energy. The team at Avinya VC is driven by a passion for innovation and a desire to support young entrepreneurs who are bringing new ideas to the market. With a focus on early-stage startups, Avinya VC aims to provide capital and resources to help companies grow and scale. The fund is dedicated to providing startups with the support they need to succeed, whether that's through providing operational expertise, connecting them with potential partners, or helping them secure additional funding. One of the key benefits of working with Avinya VC is the deep expertise and experience of the team. The team consists of seasoned investors and entrepreneurs who have a proven track record of success in a variety of industries. They are well-equipped to provide startups with the guidance and support they need to succeed in today's fast-paced and competitive market. Overall, Avinya VC is a venture capital fund that is committed to supporting early-stage startups that are working towards innovation. Whether you're a young entrepreneur with a bold idea, or an established company looking for additional support, Avinya VC is here to help you succeed.

Brinc

Brinc is a different breed of venture capital and accelerator firm. Core to our business is our belief that some of the world’s biggest challenges can be solved by entrepreneurs, who we like to call GAME CHANGERS. More game changers will make a positive impact on the world if they are given the right backing. And that’s what we’re here for. To support and mentor founders and their teams from across the world and provide investment to help them grow. Today, we believe that technology focused startups, with the right backing and support can fundamentally change how we move, what we eat, how we feel and where we live for the better.

energy impact partners

Energy Impact Partners LP (EIP) is a global investment firm leading the transition to a sustainable future. EIP brings together entrepreneurs and some of the world's most forward-looking energy and industrial companies to advance innovation. With over $4.5 billion in assets under management, EIP invests globally across venture, growth and credit – and has a team of over 90 professionals based in its offices in New York, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Palm Beach, London, Cologne, Oslo and Singapore.