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Why are business conferences and panels so drab? Well, at least most of the time they are 🤔 Often, panelists 👺 are not relevant, lacking an opinionated point of view,  🤐 don’t invest in understanding the audience, and 💪 are unaware of the strengths of their co-panelists But when these fall into place, it works like an orchestra. The panel organised by Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) on "The Hot Indian startup - Is IPO the Holy Grail for you" felt like one, according to Manish Kheterpal It helped that IPO markets are on a tear in 🇮🇳, but also because the panelists were well prepared, were complimentary and the panel brought unique practitioners' experiences to the table. This group included a seasoned i-banker CEO for public markets in Sonia Dasgupta from JM Financial; a midas touch consumer, financial services growth investor in Sakshi Chopra from Peak XV; ace private to public spectrum Tech i-banker Karan Sharma from Avendus - all of whom have worked in the industry and with each other over several decades. Manish from WaterBridge Ventures moderated this discussion. A picture says a thousand words - this one shows how fun it was for everyone involved. Audience feedback tells us how insightful it was too. Key questions discussed: 🎠 How can a late-stage private market raise help the going public journey? 🃏 Why should companies stay private for longer (contrarian view given markets today) 💰 How much should VC/PEs sell pre-IPO, as part of OFS, or should they wait it out post-IPO? ✅ What are the traits /characteristics of founding teams and companies that go public and achieve post-IPO success in India? 🤼♂️ How long would the IPO party last for new-age companies in the most prolific IPO market of 2024 (25% of global happened here)? All this with real examples and anecdotes. It helped that the backdrop has new-age Tech market cap far exceeding $100B in India (just in the past 30 months). Great setup, thanks to IVCA, Amit Pandey, Yachna Luthra, Sunitha Prasad and the team for conceptualising this highly topical conference and for bringing the masters of the trade to the stage. Anjali Ashish

Just back from Expo Invest Cuffs, the major CEE investors conference. 🌍 Many thanks to the organizers of this impactful event. I had the opportunity to talk on behalf of a new generation of deep-tech founders on the current investment climate we are facing. Many thanks to Marek Uziel and Krzysztof (Kris) Jakubczak for a passionate discussion and to Ela Wyraz from Fundacja Polska Innowacyjna for moderation. 🤝 Great opportunity to hear about fellow founders' experiences, truly great products, and perspectives. Also, thanks for providing a platform to showcase news regarding Alpha Powders innovative solutions. 🚀 Few personal takeaways after two days of discussions - including these backstage ones: 🔄 Changing Mindsets The mindset of CEE investors is already changing - it is becoming obvious to everyone that supporting innovative technology companies will be a crucial part of providing a stable and strong economy, and it is kind of getting equally important to personal wealth. 🚧 Overcoming Fear In the eyes of investors not specializing in growing technological companies - deep-tech's compete with stock investment. The math here is pretty simple: 1 startup per 10 grows (10% chance) while on the stock you flip the coin - 50% chance for gain, 50% for loss. Founders must provide a derisking strategy but at the same time can't lose what is most important in deep-tech - providing difficult-to-copy, hard-to-develop, and ever-competitive technologies - cornerstones of independent economies. 🚀 Fast-Track Era Although here in CEE we are a little bit behind our Western peers, progress appears to be highly non-linear recently. Latest years of development are effectively bridging gaps between EU economies that have been forming since previous industrial revolution. Looks like a good time to catch the train. 🌱 Spring is Coming #InvestCuffs2024 #AlphaPowders #DeepTech

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This was the most impactful event I have attended so far. Initially, I couldn't grasp the concept of the event since it covered various fields like business, AI, local politics, global geopolitics, relationships, and more. However, now I understand its importance. This event gathers the most influential people and ideas that shape and make impact in our lives. With technology developing so rapidly, attending such events is essential to finding our place in this changing world. I won’t make this post long, as the list of participants and shared wisdom was extensive. One piece of wisdom that stands out to me comes from Anne Applebaum: "We are living in a world where what happens in real life is less important than what happens on our screens." Thanks to EU4Innovation for making my presence at Impact CEE possible. I will definitely return next year! www.impactcee.com

Google, Temasek and Bain & have released the 9th edition of the e-Conomy SEA report titled, 'Profits on the Rise, Harnessing SEA’s Advantage'. Even as you check out the report, I would recommend you see this analysis DealStreetAsia did last week: https://lnkd.in/gzbFsqrx My colleagues - Andi Haswidi, Corry Anestia and Marsya Nabila looked at the data - the actual financials filed by companies. Some takeaways ⏹️ Among the 922 venture-backed companies analyzed, 54.4% reported year-over-year revenue growth, indicating that more than half are gaining traction in their markets. ⏹️ On the profitability front, 16.8% of the sampled companies reported a positive net income in their latest financial year. Among these, over half, or 8.9% of the total sample, turned to profit after securing a loss in their previous financial year. But here is the catch: When viewed year-over-year, the overall proportion of profitable companies has increased only marginally, rising from 143 in the previous financial year to 155 in the latest financial year, as 7.6% of the total sample shifted from profitability to loss-making. This relatively marginal growth in profitable companies suggests that, despite some successes, structural challenges persist, preventing a more substantial increase in overall financial health across the startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia. Check out the story for SEA's most profitable tech-backed companies and other details. All of this data is from DealStreetAsia's Data Vantage. Drop me a note, and we'll be happy to set up a corporate subscription for your whole team: https://lnkd.in/gxNJZgJn DealStreetAsia's Data Vantage package includes 36 research reports annually! https://lnkd.in/gbXr6ff9

🔴 Quarterly Investment DealPulse Analysis SEA - Q3 CY 2024 is OUT NOW! 🔗 Download on our website here: https://lnkd.in/gfh85ajN In our latest research through private investment analysis platform #DealPulse by 1Lattice, Southeast Asia's startups raised US$ 1.6B across 100 deals this quarter, signaling a 25% Q-o-Q growth in the region’s thriving investment landscape. With strong digital adoption, increasing internet penetration, and a growing middle class, the region is poised for further growth in consumer tech and digital enablement. Discover the latest funding trends and key insights driving Southeast Asia’s investment ecosystem. At 1Lattice, we’re optimistic about the future and committed to providing actionable insights for our industry partners. Enable better decisions for your business and explore how you can leverage these trends with 1Lattice. Schedule a 1:1 consultation today🔗 https://lnkd.in/gkGBwTv5 #EnablingBetterDecisions Amar Choudhary Hitesh Gossain Devmalya Mukherjee Praneet Singhal Abhilasha Jaju Ashish Dhir Sanjay Sachdeva Abhishek Maiti

📢 The The EU Inc Petition movement is gathering momentum! With 13,000+ signatures, the startup ecosystem is coming together for a unified European company structure. Today, they present a 📜 blueprint that lays the groundwork for a harmonized approach to governance, investment, and talent retention. We discussed more with co-initiatior, Andreas Klinger. Policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators - join the conversation: your feedback matters!💡

"In the world of investments, a single connection can change everything. #MoneyX isn't just an event—it's where those connections happen." Imagine a room where every conversation could lead to your next big break. Where the future of Indian business is being shaped, deal by deal - That's #MoneyX for you. 🔥 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘀: 🗓️ 𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 #𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆𝗫: 🔸 12+ Mind-Bending Expert Sessions 🔸 A Networking Bonanza with 300+ Top-Tier Investors 🔸 Exclusive Access to India's Entrepreneurial Future-Shapers 🔸 A High-Stakes Networking Dinner The stage is set. 🔥 The players are gathering. ✅ And your seat at this game-changing table is waiting. 💹 Don't let this opportunity slip through your fingers. 🙂 Grab your pass now! Because in the world of high-stakes investments, timing is everything. ⏳ #InvestmentRevolution #StartupEcosystem #VCFunding #IndianBusinessLeaders #MoneyX2024

📡  We are back with another Venture Radar: highlighting APAC's Emerging Innovators 📡  This week features four standout startups transforming APAC industries: ▪️ Halluminate: Evaluation tools for AI agent governance and optimization.   👥: Jerry Wu, Wyatt Marshall ▪️ SaveDay: A tool to save, highlight, and organize web content.   👥: Huy Ngo Xuan, Phuong Nguyen ▪️ Civils.ai: Automates construction workflows from building codes.   👥: Stevan Lukic ▪️ Pie Systems: Streamlined, paperless VAT refund platform.   👥: Sunny Long, Dominic S. Want to learn more? Connect with Jeremy Kai Proctor, Jennifer Lin, Jackson Loo, and Kate L.. Stay ahead—subscribe to Beyond Borders! https://lnkd.in/g-ijHiJt --- Akio T., Joseph Huang, Akihiko Okamoto, Kazuhiro Oyoshi, Brian Yen, Thomas Jeng,Isamu Nishijima, Shimakawa Toshiaki, Ian Su, Kohei Suzuki, Tatsuya Kawamura, Jonathan Masayasu Hayashi, CHEN-HSI (Claire) LIAU,