100X Newsletter #14: Igniting the Entrepreneurial spirit

Dear Entrepreneurs,

As the world continues to see the funding winter for late-stage startups, the seed-stage startup ecosystem is showing promising signs of growth and innovation. Despite the challenges, Indian startups have continued to adapt and evolve, demonstrating their resilience and determination.

For many startups, raising the first cheque of venture capital can be a critical step towards achieving their goals and scaling their business. However, navigating the world of venture capital can be complex and challenging, especially for those who are new to the process. Hence 100X.VC is continuously sharing insights on the opportunities available for startups to raise venture capital. We increase your chances of success.

100X funds Indian seed startups. The India story is one of resilience, growth, and innovation. As the country continues to develop and expand its influence on the global stage, Indian startups are poised to play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of India.

We hope that our newsletter will provide you with the guidance and inspiration you need to take your startup to the next level. We look forward to supporting you on your journey to success.

Sincerely,

Shashank Randev

Founder VC,?100X.VC

Email: [email protected]

Our Class 06 startup bluelearn raised $3.5 million in the seed funding round led by Elevation Capital and Lightspeed India . The round also saw participation from Titan Capital , 2am VC , as well as a few unicorn founders, among others.

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"India is emerging as one of the strongest business environments in the world, and our entrepreneurial spirit is one of our greatest strengths".

- Sanjay Mehta , Founder & Partner of 100X.VC authors his Union Budget 2023 opinion on moneycontrol.com . He shares his view on various initiatives for the startup ecosystem, the various measures brought forward to continue the thrust of digital transformation in India, and also highlights the resolved issues that were left unaddressed in the budget proposals.

Read full article here: https://bit.ly/3IzayBz

4 startups, 4 showcases, 4 large bites by the Sharks!

Four? 100X.VC 's Portfolio companies pitched their businesses on Shark Tank India and all of them bagged the funding.?

Shashank Moddhia CMQ OE The Renal Project Manas Madhu Beyond Snack Kanika Agarwal Sahil Chitkara MindPeers Vaibhav Agrawal Niharika Jain Agrawal Saurav Kumar Broomees India

Read more about 100X's recent investments: www.100x.vc/investment-thesis

100X.VC interviewed Kamini Shivalkar , AVP - Investment team at Gemba Capital about her journey in the VC ecosystem.?

Read more:??https://bit.ly/3m1TdK3

Watch Mr. Ajay Kakra , Managing Partner, JU Agri Innovation Venture in conversation with Utpal Doshi , Partner, 100X.VC , in this session of Namaste Tomorrow, to know more about corporate innovations and strategies.

Watch: https://bit.ly/3Stb48x

100X.VC conducted a Walk-in Event at ATLAS SkillTech University , Mumbai, giving opportunity to founders to pitch their brewing ideas. We saw 125 start-ups come in from all across the country with exciting initiatives.??

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"The micro VC market in India remains an attractive option for startups seeking early-stage funding and support."

- Yagnesh Sanghrajka , Founder & CFO of 100X.VC shares his views with Entrepreneur India on the emerging role of Micro VCs in the Indian startup ecosystem.

Read more : https://bit.ly/3m4AA85

The partnership between corporates and startups through the CVC model has created globl success stories. One of the primary reasons large corporates are adopting the CVC model is to access new technologies or ideas that could be valuable to the company.?

Read more: https://bit.ly/3xMdZzV

"The sense of purpose and achieving it every single day, each patient at a time keep us motivated day and night".

- Shashank Moddhia CMQ OE

?Here, Shashank Moddhia, founder & CEO, The Renal Project , shares his start-up journey; from working on the idea, execution to overcoming the toughest challenges.

Read more : https://bit.ly/3Sv4gYj