Startup Funding Explained – Raise Millions With This Top Indian VC | JarXchange Ep [Video]

Ever wondered who backs the innovative startups shaping India’s future?

In this episode, we sit down with Deepak Gupta, the General Partner at WEH Venture Capital, the mind behind companies like Smallcase, Pratilipi, Jar and many more!

Deepak’s journey is nothing short of inspiring, from his IIT experience in the 90s, his learnings at Intel Capital, to how WEH Ventures came to be.

But the conversation doesn’t stop there!

We tackle some of the hottest topics in the Indian startup ecosystem and we expose the problems within it to explore how Founders like you can effectively reach VCs.

And while we were at it we examined if now is the right time to build in India. And if yes, how does the value of money differ across borders, and what opportunities does India present for entrepreneurs?

Join us as we unravel the complexities of venture capital and explore the ever-evolving landscape of startups with Deepak Gupta.

Watch full episode with the founder of Pratilipi, Ranjeet Pratap Singh – https://youtu.be/_ZnN0GCOXqg
Watch full episode with the CEO of Akshaya Patra Foundation, Shridhar Venkat – https://youtu.be/YuQ3sAMgiZ0

00:00 – Intro to Jar Xchange
00:26 – Who is Deepak Gupta?
04:29 – What is WEH Venture?
05:55 – What was the First Investment by WEH Ventures?
07:08 – Should Startup Founders Build for Valuation or Profits?
11:58 – Is There a Funding Winter in 2024?
16:46 – What are Loss-making Unicorns?
20:24 – What is the value of a “Unicorn”?
22:19 – What are Some Problems with the VC Culture?
29:34 – The Rise and Fall of Big Indian Startups!
34:55 – Is Crypto a Viable Investment?
37:50 – Where is India’s Growth Going to Come From?
41:27 – Decoding the Bharat Stack
45:59 – India Vs. Bharat – Is There a Difference?
50:51 – Perception Change of Working in Startups
55:38 – Indian Brain Drain Reversal Explained!
58:16 – 70-Hour Work Week – Yes or No?
1:00:42 – Mistakes Made by India’s Top VC
1:03:00 – Favourite Investments by WEH Ventures
1:04:43 – Message to Aspiring Founders
1:05:56 – Dry Powder – What is it?
1:09:20 – Affluent India v/s Bharat, contd.
1:11:50 – Religious Apps in India
1:13:08 – The Youth Dividend of India
1:21:31 – Is This the Right Time to Build in India?
1:25:48 – Value of Money for Deepak Gupta

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