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🎉 Big news from our portfolio company
@Wealthy_India
! The wealth management platform has raised Rs 45 crore ($5.4M) in a new round led by Falcon Edge's Alpha Wave Incubation Fund. 💰
As we wrap up our exploration of
@entri_app
, let's take a moment to appreciate the true essence of impact.
Beyond the impressive numbers & widespread reach, the most profound success is found in the individual stories of transformation.
Here's one such tale that touches the ♥️
Longevity in startups is the new focus, says
@R0hanMalhotra
. Dive into our
@CNBCYoungTurks
feature for more on sustainable growth in the startup world.
Read more here:
India's middle class is looking for investment solutions that have been gated for HNIs.
@Wealthy_India
is solving this problem and we are proud to support them in their journey 🧵 (1/6)
Our founding partner
@R0hanMalhotra
recently joined
@bhatvakash
on the
@thedesi_vc
podcast and talked about his fundraising journey and the challenges he faced.
Hope you enjoy the conversation and find it useful.
Last Friday, we had a blast hosting our monthly Crosstalks event! No agenda, just great conversations with founders and operators. Big thanks to everyone who joined us this month! 💬🤝
We're thrilled to announce our $25M commitment to backing India's most promising AI startups.
At
@GoodCapitalVC
, we're not just investing in AI; we're investing in the future of India's startup ecosystem.
Shreya Mishra of SolarSquare is among
@YourStory
's 100 Emerging Women Entrepreneurs!
🏠From IIT to powering 15,000 homes with solar energy
📈 0 to Rs 300cr+ revenue in 3 years
💪 1 to 75 women in the team
Proud to back this solar powerhouse!
It took the entire team to come together and build our newest Playbook all about Deal Closing! This week we will be talking about term sheets.
Filled with complex jargon, a term sheet can be daunting but we hope our playbook cuts that clutter 🤝
Watch us look back at this insight by
@DakshinVinod
in awe 🤩
We're spending some time this month sharing answers to questions we asked our guests at Oasis in November 2023.
Oasis is back in Jan!
Register🌴:
Ever wondered about the intricacies of startup funding instruments?
@Shreyansalecha
breaks down the key differences between equity and convertibles, explaining crucial terms like floor, cap, and discount.
🧵(1/8) Language has been a common barrier to entry for many seeking jobs in Urban India. With the rise of vernacular education, this gap can now be seen reducing considerably.
Our secret sauce revealed!
How does Good Capital evaluate 2,000+ startups to make 6-8 high-conviction investments yearly?
Our latest view breaks down our tech-driven approach to deal flow, evaluation, and decision-making.
Dive in here:
LEAD School is in the spotlight as
@smitadeorah
bags the 'Exceptional Unicorn' award from
@FollowCII
. Cheers to exceptional founders paving the way for future entrepreneurs!
“Unicorns are National Assets” -
@amitabhk87
Super proud that LEAD was recognised today by CII for its contribution to education.
Thanks for creating this platform
@FollowCII
The Indian fitness market is poised for explosive growth, expected to reach $3B by 2025. 📈
This presents a huge opportunity for startups to create innovative solutions that make personalized fitness accessible to millions
Here's our view:
We're backing founders using AI to empower
intermediaries, delight customers, & drive efficiency.
Our $50M fund is dedicated to early-stage startups at the forefront of this transformation.
Building an AI-powered business that aligns with our thesis? We'd love to hear from you
@GoodCapitalVC
6/ Ultimately, it's about creating a win-win-win: better experiences for customers, more empowered intermediaries, and more efficient businesses.
Read more about our investment thesis in this
@businessline
feature:
The founder-first approach is more important today than ever before.
Learn more about how
@R0hanMalhotra
sees the startup ecosystem move in 2024 in an exclusive interview with
@CNBCYoungTurks
here:
Fun fact: Oasis November'23 is this Friday!
If you're a founder, operator, or anyone working in the startup ecosystem, then come spend some time with us at our Delhi Office.
No agenda, just casual conversations with snacks & beverages 🌴
At the core of every investment we do is the enablement of the intermediary. Disruption doesn't need to remove people from the supply chain but make them more efficient.
Read more about
@R0hanMalhotra
's conversation with
@CNBCYoungTurks
here:
The venture space changed drastically in 2022 but things are making a comeback.
@BadCapitalVC
shares our investment thesis, AI, and the future of VC in the next few years with
@businessline
2/ Asta is building in the mammoth space of GenAi - a space where terms and processes pop up every day. Their deck helps stakeholders learn as they go.
@apoorvcodes
Persistence is key and
@SparshAgarwall
knows it way too well!
The last date to submit your pitch decks is tomorrow!
Please email them to pitchfeedback
@goodcapital
.vc
Shantanu Kumar knows how to live his best life and we are all for it!
We're spending some time this month sharing answers to questions we asked our guests at Oasis in November 2023.
Oasis is back in Jan!
Register🌴:
Our thesis: In India's economy of intermediaries, we back startups that empower trusted middlemen with AI.
We're not replacing human touch, we're supercharging it.
Read
@BadCapitalVC
's in-depth conversation with
@businessline
here:
Here's how you should be spending the Friday before a long weekend! 🌴 Dive into casual convos and leave the stats behind. Your startup community awaits. 🚀
Sign up here:
At Good Capital, we're committed to identifying promising AI ventures through a hands-on, grassroots approach.
We're excited about the potential of AI to drive inclusive growth, particularly in Tier 2 and 3 cities tackling unique local challenges.
The Good Capital website got an upgrade 🚀
Our goal with this new design is to simplify our messaging, highlight our founders, and build on our vast content library that can lead to more conversations when you meet us.
Check it out:
Huge congrats to our portfolio company, Entri for being named one of
@WEF
's Top 100 Technology Pioneers of 2024!
Entri is revolutionizing access to learning in Indian local languages, empowering millions.
The Indian edtech market is on an unprecedented growth trajectory, poised to reach $1.96 billion by 2021 with a staggering 52% CAGR. This surge isn't just about numbers—it's a revolution in how over 200 million students approach exam prep. Let's explore this transformation. 👩🏽🏫
It took the entire team to come together and build our newest Playbook all about Deal Closing!
In this module, we will be talking about transaction documents! You've closed the term sheet, now its time to get the money 💰
Sai (
@lakkaraju1
) knows how to be diplomatic 😉
We're spending some time this month sharing answers to questions we asked our guests at Oasis in November 2023.
Oasis will be back in January! Stay Tuned 📻
Fun fact: Oasis January'24 is this Friday!
If you are a founder, operator, or anyone working in the startup ecosystem, then come spend some time with us on Friday at our Delhi Office.
Register here:
Did you know India generates a staggering 62 million tonnes of municipal solid waste annually? This isn't just a challenge; it's a goldmine for innovation & entrepreneurship
🧵 (1/8) Read our in-depth article about the world of waste here:
The future is green, and we're proud to back the visionaries making it happen. Thank you
@Tracxn
for acknowledging our commitment to India's environment tech ecosystem. Onwards and upwards!
Fun fact: Oasis March '24 is this Friday!
If you are a founder, operator, or anyone working in the startup ecosystem, then come spend some time with us on Friday at our Delhi Office.
No agenda, just casual conversations
Register 🌴:
Our new website now streamlines our pitch process!
Founders can share their information with us in a more meaningful way that integrates with our platform.
If you are a founder looking to get in touch, pitch to us!
The race to AGI isn't just about algorithms - it's about raw power. By 2030, AI could consume 20% of current US electricity production. The next Silicon Valley might be wherever cheap energy is abundant.
Our latest view explores the "real" infrastructure powering AI
Good Capital | New fund on the block!
‘We expect to seed about 17-18 companies over the next two years. Not more than 7 investments in a year’- Arjun Malhotra (
@youngarjeezy
), Managing Partner at Good Capital
@ShereenBhan
Congratulations to Oyela for securing their seed funding round!
In a land of social commerce rife with high-friction user experiences, Oyela has found a way to help Instagram stores grow organically. Read more about why we invested in Oyela here:
I am so excited to share that Oyela's raised a follow-up round led by Prime. Oyela came to me at a time when businesses faced severe uncertainty due to COVID.
Rahul's vision of revamping the fast fashion space, and understanding of Gen-Z behavior was 10/10
Our portfolio company CloudChef is cooking up a storm!
@TheSpoonTech
put their AI-powered cooking system to the test at
@Google
Chicago. The result? A novice cook made perfect fried rice in just 10 minutes!
Exciting times for solar power! ☀️ With the 2024 budget's support, India's residential solar space is set to soar, highlighting
#SolarSquare
's pivotal role. Discover the impact in our latest view
A new wave of startups is emerging to challenge the status quo in women's healthcare. Dubbed "femtech," these ventures are leveraging technology and innovation to address the unique health needs of women.
India's young, rural talent pool is the key to our digital future. In his new
@Inc42
piece, our GP
@BadCapitalVC
explores how connecting them with digital livelihoods is both an economic and moral necessity.
Dive in:
3/ Throughout the deck, Asta considered the various viewers and did 3 things right:
🔤Used simple language to explain their business
🛣️Showcased the problem statement through user journeys
✌️Visualized concepts that are to compartmentalize
Learn more:
Introducing: Good Capital "Views" - now as a LinkedIn Newsletter!
Get our weekly insights on:
🌅Emerging Indian industries
🤝Recent investments
🎬VC behind-the-scenes
This week: How tech helps us find the next big founders.
Is AI cutting costs or boosting revenue? Our latest view dives into the dual impact of AI on business: job displacement vs. new opportunities.
Read more:
Big news: Our pioneering AI portfolio company,
@DefinitiveIO
has joined forces with AI chip manufacturer
@GroqInc
!
Their mission to make open-source LLMs operational for enterprises is just the beginning. A transformative future awaits! 🚀
AI's role in mitigating risks, enhancing collaboration, and ensuring efficiency is a game changer. It's not just about building faster; it's about building smarter.
Read
@R0hanMalhotra
's view in this article by
@FinancialXpress
Arjun Malhotra shares his thoughts on the recently abolished angel tax with Entrepreneur India.
Learn more about what the industry is thinking about the recent budget:
In what has been an amazing year for our portfolio company, Entri has achieved two more milestones!
🎓 The Kerala State Electricity Board's recent sub-engineer test accepted 940 students this year of which 120 were students at Entri! 🧵(1/2)
Rajni Kant Sinha and Aarush Dhawan dropped some knowledge that we will be holding on to this year!
We're spending some time this month sharing answers to questions we asked our guests at Oasis in November 2023.
Oasis will be back in January! Stay Tuned 📻
Deal evaluation is just the opening act.
Today, we're diving into what happens after the term sheet is signed. How do we transform a fresh investment into a thriving partnership?
Learn more here:
In what seems like a stab at
@BadCapitalVC
's love for Twitter (we aren't offended 😂),
@anshul0209
shares something essential about crafting pitch decks: focus on who's listening and serve them with what they love.
Need help? mail your pitch deck to pitchfeedback
@goodcapital
.vc
Introducing Oasis 🌴— our new monthly catch-up in collaboration with
@BharatFounders
!
Previously known as Crosstalks, this monthly hangout is the place to be for founders, operators, and every one part of the Indian Startup Ecosystem.
Sign up here:
In an insightful feature by
@DealStreetAsia
,
@BadCapitalVC
discusses the untapped opportunities for startups in India's smaller cities. There's much to be explored and achieved beyond the metros
A growing tribe of private equity and venture capital investors is heading to India’s hinterland amid a rise in local tech talent coupled with improving infrastructure, increasing Internet penetration, and lower operational expenses.
Oasis is back 🌴— our monthly catch-up in collaboration with
@BharatFounders
is on the 19th of Jan!
This monthly hangout is the place to be for founders, operators, and every one part of the Indian Startup Ecosystem.
Just good chats, no stats.
Register:
Attention first-time founders: We want to help you nail your fundraising pitch!
Submit your deck (Google Slides preferred) to pitchfeedback
@goodcapital
.vc by May 15th.
Our investments team will share detailed feedback to level up your storytelling.
Don't miss this chance!
In a compelling piece by
@DealStreetAsia
,
@BadCapitalVC
casts a spotlight on the rich opportunities in India's smaller cities. The next big thing in startups goes beyond the metros!
Unlocking the secrets of a successful startup pitch! We're opening up the Good Capital pitch vault to share insights, past pitch decks, and resources to help founders ace their next pitch💡
Investment amount, pre-money valuation, and post-money valuation all the time. But what do these even mean?
@shreyansalecha
breaks them down. You'd be surprised at what you didn't know!
🇮🇳 India's wealth is too big to ignore. According to the Global Wealth Report by UBS, Indian wealth per adult has been growing at 8.7% per annum since 2000, almost twice the global annual growth rate of 4.6%
Fun fact: Oasis April'24 is this Friday!
If you are a founder, operator, or anyone working in the startup ecosystem, come spend some time with us on Friday at our Delhi Office.
No agenda, just casual conversations
Register 🌴:
Investing in residential solar is not just an eco-friendly choice but also a financially savvy one for Indian homeowners.
Our portfolio company, Solar Square is at the forefront of this trend. Read more about this is changing the economic landscape
6/7 Looking ahead, we anticipate a future where education is more adaptive, accessible, and AI-driven. Hybrid models will blend online and offline learning, focusing not just on exam scores but on cultivating employability skills. Personalization at scale will become the norm.
Listen to our portfolio company Solar Square co-founders Shreya Mishra and Neeraj Jain talk about how they built their business from stealth to strength on the Game Room Podcast!
🛕 India's temple economy is not just a matter of faith; it's a matter of immense economic significance. In our latest blog post, we dive deep into this fascinating intersection of spirituality and business. 🧵👇
Our latest newsletter edition looks into a question that is (or will be) on our minds for years to come.
🤖 AI is reshaping jobs faster than we thought
🇮🇳 India's unique position in the AI landscape
Read more:
The gig economy in India is past its "new car smell" phase and as it matures, so do the many challenges that a freelance work culture seems to sprout.
Read more here: