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India and SEA are at the cusp of a major?shift in mobile gaming, and hybrid-casual is set to be the next big category. Proud to partner with Dhananjai Hari, Neeraj Mishra, and the team at Qila Games in their journey to build the largest hybrid casual studio out of India. Do try out their latest game - Ludo Hero, if you're an android user. They'll be on apple store soon. Good to partner with Chimera Venture Capitals, Visceral Capital, Ventana Ventures, 91 Ventures, and Untitled ventures on this! Varun Laul Umang Kumar Abhishek Nag Sushma Kaushik Karthik Bhat Varun M. Rohit Kapoor Pranav Obhrai Apoorv Gandhi Naveen Jain Nikita Dhingra

People often ask me, "What’s different about Atrium than so many other pools of capital out there? Why do good founders choose you?" VC is not just about writing checks. It’s about showing up. More often than not, investors keep their relationships with founders quite formal, through monthly updates, board meetings, and the occasional check-in. It often stays on the surface, without much personal connection. But that’s not how we operate. At Atrium, we go beyond transactions. When we back a founder, we actually know what’s happening in their business—not just through reports but through real conversations. We’re the first call when:? → A key hire isn’t working out.? → A major deal is falling through.? → Fundraising is getting tougher than expected. → They want to raise debt. And sometimes, even when it’s personal. Most founders hesitate to be open with their investors. They share the wins but filter out the struggles. We’ve built an environment where they don’t have to. We stay deeply involved—not to micromanage, but to be the kind of investors we wish more founders had. For us, it’s simple: If we believe in you, we’re in—not just with capital, but with real backing. Missing in the photo: Abhishek Nag, Karthik Bhat, Sushma Kaushik, Varun M., & Rohit Kapoor Umang Kumar Varun Laul Siddharth Puri Nikita Dhingra Pranav Obhrai Naveen Jain Ambika Pande Arun Rao Atrium Angels Atrium Ventures (fka Alluvium Capital) Consumer Collective by Atrium

10 years. 5 learnings.

It is rare to come across an executive who operates as professionally as Balu Ramachandran - being equally warm and ambitious (Yes that matters to investors!) As the founder of OC Academy, he has built a fast growing upskilling platform catering to doctors and medical professionals. His stellar experience at Cleartrip and Simpl reflects in the frugal yet clear GTM execution. Look forward to supporting him with our community at Atrium Angels and Atrium Ventures (fka Alluvium Capital) Varun Laul Umang Kumar Abhishek Nag Sushma Kaushik Karthik Bhat Varun M. Rohit Kapoor Pranav Obhrai Apoorv Gandhi Naveen Jain Nikita Dhingra Mallika Kapur PS - He looks very different now, given a rigorous health regime (which is equally inspiring)!

Sometimes we miss the first time, but second time is the charm! Important for founders and investors to be understanding of this. We are happy to back Anuj Parekh Sanil Basutkar Sarvesh Bansal and team in their journey to build Bharatsure (Healthysure). We liked the founders when we first met in 2023 too, but were unsure about their evolution beyond another group-health platform. Their grit and execution over the next 1.5 years, motivated us to back them - not just with capital, but our sectoral mentors and potential clients from the alumni community @ Indian School of Business Keep building and the rest will fall-in place ?? If you are early in the journey but committed to building, write to us on [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] Shout out to our Venture Partner Ambika Pande! Umang Kumar Varun Laul Abhishek Nag Karthik Bhat Varun M. Sushma Kaushik Rohit Kapoor Pranav Obhrai Apoorv Gandhi Naveen Jain

There has been talk about second time founders starting new ventures - but one that is less talked about is axiTrust It has been a pleasure interacting with the team over the last year Aditya Tulsian Rajeev Chari Mukund Daga While the focus has been on how 2x founders have higher valuations and larger seed rounds, the reason is important - derisked in terms of team and execution. We often see (good) serial entrepreneurs as more thoughtful - not rushing to raise, but putting together a good mix of backers. There is so much to learn and build that investment is just part of the journey!

Funding Alert? ? Caret Capital announces its investment in GoodHome (thegoodhome.co.in) – B2B procurement platform for furniture and furnishing goods.? ? GoodHome digitizes the furniture supply chain for B2R and B2B segments, connecting suppliers, factories, brands, and logistics via an app-based platform to ensure quality, affordability, and timely delivery.? ? Caret Capital has done this investment via Caret Accelerator, the in-house program that provides early-stage start-ups deep engaged mentoring on go-to-market (GTM) strategy, business development, and mentorship from industry-leading experts.? ? GoodHome's founders, with 20+ years of experience at Snapdeal, Jabong, Citi Bank, and HSBC, identified inefficiencies in the furniture supply chain and launched a tech-driven solution to modernize it. "We aim to unlock value for all the stakeholders through efficiency and reliability," said Co-Founder Pratiroop. Co-Founder Vikas added, "Partnering with Caret Capital accelerates our mission to build a robust, technology-led supply chain."? ? Prajakt Raut, Managing Partner at Caret Capital, stated, 'Improving the efficiency of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is critical to India’s growth story. It aligns seamlessly with our investment thesis, as SMEs play a pivotal role in job creation, economic development, and fostering innovation.'? ?

We look forward to actively participating and contributing to the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA). The membership is to represent, not just the Atrium Franchise of Atrium Ventures (fka Alluvium Capital), Atrium Angels and Consumer Collective by Atrium, but also the wider micro-VC and early-stage startup ecosystem Umang Kumar Varun Laul Siddharth Puri Pranav Obhrai Apoorv Gandhi Naveen Jain Nikita Dhingra Hitesh Dhingra Sushma Kaushik Rohit Kapoor Abhishek Nag Karthik Bhat Varun M.

Welcome Meerut. 91Trucks now has it’s footprints in Uttar Pradesh with our new store in Meerut.. Coming soon to more States and cities across India Abhishek Gautam Vikas Sharma #UsedCommercialVehicles

The ISB entrepreneurial ecosystem is growing stronger, and last evening was a testament to its momentum. ISB alumni from the startup and VC community came together to spark meaningful conversations, explore synergies, and reaffirm their shared commitment to driving entrepreneurship forward. Dean Madan Pillutla and Professor Bhagwan Chowdhry shared the incredible strides made in the entrepreneurship space at ISB, especially with the I-Venture Immersive (ivi) programme, and our vision to make ISB a global destination for entrepreneurship. Grateful to the ivi board members—Aakash Chaudhary, Piyush Shah, Rahul Garg, Sushma Kaushik and Akshay Chaturvedi, some of whom joined us for the evening, for their invaluable support in shaping this vision. A special thanks to Atrium Angels for co-hosting the ivi networking dinner, and to Varun Laul Pranav Obhrai and Apoorv Gandhi for their support in bringing the community together. The passion and support of our alumni network continue to fuel this ecosystem. As we expand our efforts to empower more entrepreneurs, we look forward to deepening these connections and scaling new heights together. Indian School of Business Saumya Kumar JayaSudha Ph.D. #ISB #entrepreneurship #iventureatisb