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[elvisqueso]

>mfw i realize the investors of the royal trading company i hired myself out to as land-marine security have bet their entire livelihoods and dreams for the future on a doomed project and i just could not care less about any of them.

Pocahontas (1995)

[seafund]

Top investors in space in India

Why Venture Capitalists Are Betting Big on India’s Space Sector

A Thriving Ecosystem of Space Startups: India’s space ecosystem is no longer limited to government-run entities like the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Today, a surge of innovative space startups are taking the stage, offering cutting-edge solutions in satellite technology, launch services, space data analytics, and more. Companies like Skyroot Aerospace, Agnikul Cosmos, and Pixxel lead the charge, each carving out a unique niche. These startups are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, driving investor interest with the potential for high returns in a relatively untapped market.

Strong Government Support and Policy Reforms: One of the key reasons behind the surge in space venture capital in India is the proactive stance taken by the Indian government. Recent policy reforms have opened the doors for private players to participate in space activities, previously dominated by ISRO. Establishing IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center) is a significant step, providing a regulatory framework that encourages private sector involvement. Such government support has given investors in space in India the confidence to back ambitious projects, knowing there’s a clear path for private ventures.

Cost-Effective Innovation as a Competitive Edge: India’s reputation for cost-effective innovation is another major attraction for investors. Launching satellites at a fraction of the cost compared to global competitors has positioned India as a hub for affordable space technology. This competitive edge not only allows Indian space startups to thrive domestically but also makes them attractive on the international stage. Investors are keen to support companies that can deliver world-class technology with lower capital outlays, reducing investment risks while promising impressive returns.

Global Interest in Indian Talent and Expertise: India’s space sector is not just about affordability; it’s about world-class talent. The country boasts a deep pool of highly skilled engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs with expertise in aerospace and technology. This talent pool has been instrumental in driving innovation and attracting global attention. International investors are increasingly looking to partner with Indian space startups, recognizing the country’s unique blend of technical prowess and entrepreneurial spirit.

A Growing Market for Space-Based Services: The market for space-based services, including satellite communications, Earth observation, and data analytics, is expanding rapidly. In India, this growth is driven by rising demand from industries such as agriculture, telecommunications, logistics, and defense. With space technology playing a crucial role in optimizing these sectors, investors see an opportunity to capitalize on the potential for domestic and international applications. Space-based services represent a lucrative market, attracting space venture capital in India to back startups that can cater to these needs.

Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations: Indian space startups are not working in isolation; they are forming strategic partnerships with global companies and space agencies. Collaborations with NASA, ESA (European Space Agency), and private companies have opened up new opportunities for technology sharing, funding, and market access. These partnerships have also strengthened investor confidence, as they reduce risks and validate the technology being developed by Indian companies. For investors in space in India, such collaborations signal a promising future, driving more venture capital into the sector.

A New Era of Commercial Space Exploration: The idea of commercial space exploration, once confined to science fiction, is now becoming a reality. From reusable rockets to satellite constellations, Indian space startups are exploring new frontiers that were once considered out of reach. This new era of commercial space exploration has piqued the interest of venture capitalists who see the potential for profitable exits through IPOs, acquisitions, and global partnerships. With private space missions no longer just a dream, space venture capital in India is ready to fuel the next big leap.

Encouraging Signs from Successful Fundraising Rounds: The confidence in India’s space sector is evident from the successful fundraising rounds by leading space startups. Companies like Skyroot Aerospace and Agnikul Cosmos have secured millions in funding from top-tier venture capital firms. These funding rounds not only provide the necessary resources for scaling but also act as a signal to other investors that the Indian space market is mature and ready for high-stakes investment. The momentum created by these early successes is a clear indicator of why investors in space in India are increasingly willing to place their bets.

Conclusion: A Promising Orbit for Investment India’s space sector is on an exciting trajectory. With a favorable policy environment, a surge of innovative startups, and a proven track record of cost-effective solutions, it’s no wonder that space venture capital in India is booming. As the country continues to explore new frontiers and expand its role in global space exploration, venture capitalists are set to play a pivotal role in shaping the future. For those looking to invest in the final frontier, India’s space industry presents a unique opportunity to be part of a revolution that’s only just beginning.

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[phantomrose96]

If anyone wants to know why every tech company in the world right now is clamoring for AI like drowned rats scrabbling to board a ship, I decided to make a post to explain what's happening.

(Disclaimer to start: I'm a software engineer who's been employed full time since 2018. I am not a historian nor an overconfident Youtube essayist, so this post is my working knowledge of what I see around me and the logical bridges between pieces.)

Okay anyway. The explanation starts further back than what's going on now. I'm gonna start with the year 2000. The Dot Com Bubble just spectacularly burst. The model of "we get the users first, we learn how to profit off them later" went out in a no-money-having bang (remember this, it will be relevant later). A lot of money was lost. A lot of people ended up out of a job. A lot of startup companies went under. Investors left with a sour taste in their mouth and, in general, investment in the internet stayed pretty cooled for that decade. This was, in my opinion, very good for the internet as it was an era not suffocating under the grip of mega-corporation oligarchs and was, instead, filled with Club Penguin and I Can Haz Cheezburger websites.

Then around the 2010-2012 years, a few things happened. Interest rates got low, and then lower. Facebook got huge. The iPhone took off. And suddenly there was a huge new potential market of internet users and phone-havers, and the cheap money was available to start backing new tech startup companies trying to hop on this opportunity. Companies like Uber, Netflix, and Amazon either started in this time, or hit their ramp-up in these years by shifting focus to the internet and apps.

Now, every start-up tech company dreaming of being the next big thing has one thing in common: they need to start off by getting themselves massively in debt. Because before you can turn a profit you need to first spend money on employees and spend money on equipment and spend money on data centers and spend money on advertising and spend money on scale and and and

But also, everyone wants to be on the ship for The Next Big Thing that takes off to the moon.

So there is a mutual interest between new tech companies, and venture capitalists who are willing to invest $$$ into said new tech companies. Because if the venture capitalists can identify a prize pig and get in early, that money could come back to them 100-fold or 1,000-fold. In fact it hardly matters if they invest in 10 or 20 total bust projects along the way to find that unicorn.

But also, becoming profitable takes time. And that might mean being in debt for a long long time before that rocket ship takes off to make everyone onboard a gazzilionaire.

But luckily, for tech startup bros and venture capitalists, being in debt in the 2010's was cheap, and it only got cheaper between 2010 and 2020. If people could secure loans for ~3% or 4% annual interest, well then a $100,000 loan only really costs $3,000 of interest a year to keep afloat. And if inflation is higher than that or at least similar, you're still beating the system.

So from 2010 through early 2022, times were good for tech companies. Startups could take off with massive growth, showing massive potential for something, and venture capitalists would throw infinite money at them in the hopes of pegging just one winner who will take off. And supporting the struggling investments or the long-haulers remained pretty cheap to keep funding.

You hear constantly about "Such and such app has 10-bazillion users gained over the last 10 years and has never once been profitable", yet the thing keeps chugging along because the investors backing it aren't stressed about the immediate future, and are still banking on that "eventually" when it learns how to really monetize its users and turn that profit.

The pandemic in 2020 took a magnifying-glass-in-the-sun effect to this, as EVERYTHING was forcibly turned online which pumped a ton of money and workers into tech investment. Simultaneously, money got really REALLY cheap, bottoming out with historic lows for interest rates.

Then the tide changed with the massive inflation that struck late 2021. Because this all-gas no-brakes state of things was also contributing to off-the-rails inflation (along with your standard-fare greedflation and price gouging, given the extremely convenient excuses of pandemic hardships and supply chain issues). The federal reserve whipped out interest rate hikes to try to curb this huge inflation, which is like a fire extinguisher dousing and suffocating your really-cool, actively-on-fire party where everyone else is burning but you're in the pool. And then they did this more, and then more. And the financial climate followed suit. And suddenly money was not cheap anymore, and new loans became expensive, because loans that used to compound at 2% a year are now compounding at 7 or 8% which, in the language of compounding, is a HUGE difference. A $100,000 loan at a 2% interest rate, if not repaid a single cent in 10 years, accrues to $121,899. A $100,000 loan at an 8% interest rate, if not repaid a single cent in 10 years, more than doubles to $215,892.

Now it is scary and risky to throw money at "could eventually be profitable" tech companies. Now investors are watching companies burn through their current funding and, when the companies come back asking for more, investors are tightening their coin purses instead. The bill is coming due. The free money is drying up and companies are under compounding pressure to produce a profit for their waiting investors who are now done waiting.

You get enshittification. You get quality going down and price going up. You get "now that you're a captive audience here, we're forcing ads or we're forcing subscriptions on you." Don't get me wrong, the plan was ALWAYS to monetize the users. It's just that it's come earlier than expected, with way more feet-to-the-fire than these companies were expecting. ESPECIALLY with Wall Street as the other factor in funding (public) companies, where Wall Street exhibits roughly the same temperament as a baby screaming crying upset that it's soiled its own diaper (maybe that's too mean a comparison to babies), and now companies are being put through the wringer for anything LESS than infinite growth that Wall Street demands of them.

Internal to the tech industry, you get MASSIVE wide-spread layoffs. You get an industry that used to be easy to land multiple job offers shriveling up and leaving recent graduates in a desperately awful situation where no company is hiring and the market is flooded with laid-off workers trying to get back on their feet.

Because those coin-purse-clutching investors DO love virtue-signaling efforts from companies that say "See! We're not being frivolous with your money! We only spend on the essentials." And this is true even for MASSIVE, PROFITABLE companies, because those companies' value is based on the Rich Person Feeling Graph (their stock) rather than the literal profit money. A company making a genuine gazillion dollars a year still tears through layoffs and freezes hiring and removes the free batteries from the printer room (totally not speaking from experience, surely) because the investors LOVE when you cut costs and take away employee perks. The "beer on tap, ping pong table in the common area" era of tech is drying up. And we're still unionless.

Never mind that last part.

And then in early 2023, AI (more specifically, Chat-GPT which is OpenAI's Large Language Model creation) tears its way into the tech scene with a meteor's amount of momentum. Here's Microsoft's prize pig, which it invested heavily in and is galivanting around the pig-show with, to the desperate jealousy and rapture of every other tech company and investor wishing it had that pig. And for the first time since the interest rate hikes, investors have dollar signs in their eyes, both venture capital and Wall Street alike. They're willing to restart the hose of money (even with the new risk) because this feels big enough for them to take the risk.

Now all these companies, who were in varying stages of sweating as their bill came due, or wringing their hands as their stock prices tanked, see a single glorious gold-plated rocket up out of here, the likes of which haven't been seen since the free money days. It's their ticket to buy time, and buy investors, and say "see THIS is what will wring money forth, finally, we promise, just let us show you."

To be clear, AI is NOT profitable yet. It's a money-sink. Perhaps a money-black-hole. But everyone in the space is so wowed by it that there is a wide-spread and powerful conviction that it will become profitable and earn its keep. (Let's be real, half of that profit "potential" is the promise of automating away jobs of pesky employees who peskily cost money.) It's a tech-space industrial revolution that will automate away skilled jobs, and getting in on the ground floor is the absolute best thing you can do to get your pie slice's worth.

It's the thing that will win investors back. It's the thing that will get the investment money coming in again (or, get it second-hand if the company can be the PROVIDER of something needed for AI, which other companies with venture-back will pay handsomely for). It's the thing companies are terrified of missing out on, lest it leave them utterly irrelevant in a future where not having AI-integration is like not having a mobile phone app for your company or not having a website.

So I guess to reiterate on my earlier point:

Drowned rats. Swimming to the one ship in sight.

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What Are Venture Capital Firms and How Do They Work?

In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, where innovative ideas are born every day, the role of venture capital firms is paramount. These firms serve as the lifeblood of startups, providing them with the necessary capital to grow and thrive. In this blog post, we'll delve into the intricacies of venture capital firms, exploring what they are, how they work, and how you can invest in startups through them. We'll also take a closer look at the landscape of venture capital firms in India and introduce you to one of the prominent players in the field, Krystal Ventures.

Understanding Venture Capital Firms - Venture capital firms are investment entities that provide funding to startups and early-stage companies with high growth potential. Unlike traditional banks or lending institutions, venture capital firms typically take equity stakes in the companies they invest in, becoming partial owners in exchange for capital infusion. These firms are often comprised of seasoned investors and industry experts who assess the viability and potential of various startup ventures before committing funds.

How Do Venture Capital Firms Work? Venture capital firms operate through a structured process that involves sourcing, evaluating, and managing investments. Here's a breakdown of their typical workflow:

Sourcing Deals: Venture capital firms actively seek out investment opportunities by networking with entrepreneurs, attending pitch events, and scouting emerging industries. They often have dedicated teams tasked with identifying promising startups that align with their investment thesis.

Due Diligence: Once a potential investment opportunity is identified, venture capital firms conduct thorough due diligence to assess the company's market potential, team capabilities, competitive landscape, and scalability. This involves analyzing financial statements, conducting market research, and interviewing key stakeholders.

Negotiation and Investment: If the due diligence process yields positive results, the venture capital firm negotiates terms with the startup founders, including the amount of investment, equity stake, and governance rights. Upon reaching an agreement, the firm provides the capital injection needed for the startup to execute its growth strategy.

Value Addition: Beyond providing funding, venture capital firms often play an active role in guiding and supporting their portfolio companies. They leverage their industry expertise, networks, and resources to help startups overcome challenges, scale their operations, and achieve milestones.

Exit Strategy: Venture capital firms aim to generate returns for their investors by exiting their investments at opportune moments. This typically occurs through either an initial public offering (IPO), merger or acquisition, or secondary sale of shares. Successful exits allow venture capital firms to realize gains and reinvest them into new opportunities.

How to Invest in Startup Companies through Venture Capital Firms - How to invest in startups companies, For individuals looking to participate in the high-risk, high-reward world of startups, investing through venture capital firms provides a structured and diversified approach. Here are some steps to consider:

Research and Due Diligence: Before committing capital to a venture capital firm, conduct thorough research on their track record, investment strategy, and portfolio companies. Look for firms with a proven history of successful exits and a focus on sectors of interest.

Evaluate Investment Partners: Assess the expertise and credibility of the investment partners associated with the venture capital firm. Experienced investors with relevant industry knowledge can add significant value to the investment process and portfolio management.

Understand Risks and Rewards: Investing in startups entails inherent risks due to their early-stage nature and uncertain market dynamics. Be prepared for the possibility of loss and understand that returns may take time to materialize. However, successful investments in high-growth startups can yield substantial returns that outweigh the risks.

Diversification: Consider allocating only a portion of your investment portfolio to venture capital investments to mitigate risk. Diversification across multiple startups and venture capital firms can help spread risk and enhance overall returns.

Stay Engaged: Stay informed about the progress and developments of the startups in which you've invested. Venture capital firms often provide regular updates to their investors, offering insights into the performance and growth trajectory of portfolio companies.

Venture Capital Firms in India: A Growing Landscape - India's startup ecosystem has witnessed tremendous growth in recent years, fueled by a surge in entrepreneurial activity and supportive government initiatives. As a result, the venture capital industry in India has flourished, with numerous firms actively investing in promising startups across various sectors.

From established players like Sequoia Capital and Accel Partners to emerging boutique firms focusing on niche markets, the Indian venture capital landscape offers a diverse array of investment opportunities. These firms play a crucial role in nurturing and scaling innovative startups, driving economic growth and job creation in the country.

Introducing Krystal Ventures: Bridging the Gap Between Startups and Investors - In the vibrant ecosystem of venture capital firms in India, one name stands out for its innovative approach and commitment to fostering meaningful connections between startups and investors: Krystal Ventures. As a leading venture capital firm and investment platform, Krystal Ventures specializes in identifying promising startups and facilitating strategic investments from discerning investors.

With a focus on collaboration and value creation, Krystal Ventures leverages its extensive network and industry expertise to match startups' needs with investors' interests effectively. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur seeking funding or an investor looking to diversify your portfolio, Krystal Ventures serves as a trusted partner in navigating the dynamic world of startup investments.

Venture capital firms play a pivotal role in fueling the growth and innovation of startups worldwide. By understanding how these firms operate and exploring avenues to invest in startup companies through them, individuals can participate in the exciting journey of entrepreneurship while potentially reaping substantial rewards. And with platforms like Krystal Ventures facilitating seamless connections between startups and investors, the future of venture capital investing looks brighter than ever.

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What is venture capital and how does it work?

By Kelly Knickerbocker Whether you’re booking accommodations through VRBO, grilling up a plant-based burger from Impossible Foods or purchasing groceries through Instacart, you use services and products from venture capital-backed companies every day. Yet people not working in the industry are unlikely to know much about this dynamic, active and evolving world. Even though the global capital…

[jonnywaistcoat]

hey jonny, i just thought you'd want to know that character.ai has an ai-generated imitation of your voice and i'm not sure what other websites might have it or where it originated :(

Yeah, it's a fucking garbage state of affairs but, as a somewhat well-known performer with a pretty distinctive voice it doesn't exactly shock me. Needless to say I think anyone who used this is a mediocre waste of skin and if they ever tell me in person they've used it then 50/50 I punch them in the teeth.

I can't wait for a couple of years when it all collapses just like every other niche-but-interesting-technology-with-limited-use-cases-sold-as-a-universal-panacea-to-gormless-CEOs grift (blockchain being the best example). Because the thing is, none of these things actually make any money and cost a vast amount, so as soon as all the dumb venture capital funding dries up and AI is required to actually start paying for itself, the bubble bursts and the whole industry is fucked.

That said, it's gonna be rough when it happens - a lot of companies have invested very heavily in AI and they're going to be hurting badly. I know of more than one media company whose idiot executives invested ridiculous amounts into NFTs and ended up laying off massive swathes of workers when that obvious fucking scam collapsed. I suspect the AI crash is gonna be even worse than that. And by then it will have drowned the Internet in slop. We'll see, I guess.

Anyway, anyone who uses AI is a soulless fucking husk of a person who cannot tell half-digested vomit from culture, and I would pity them if they weren't making the world such a measurably worse place to exist.

[seafund]

Semiconductor Venture Capital for Innovative Startups

 SEAFUND is strategically positioning itself as a leader in semiconductor venture capital in India, focusing on providing essential funding and mentorship to innovative startups in the semiconductor sector.

The firm is particularly drawn to deep tech investments, which include semiconductors, AI, energy, and climate solutions. By investing in these cutting-edge sectors, SEAFUND aims to support technologies that can address complex, long-term global challenges while providing value to India’s growing tech ecosystem.

SEAFUND’s expertise extends beyond just financial backing. The firm actively collaborates with founders to refine strategies and accelerate growth. Through its network of experts in semiconductor engineering, financial management, and industry connections, SEAFUND helps startups scale effectively.

As the semiconductor sector faces high entry barriers and technological complexity, SEAFUND’s support offers a crucial edge to emerging companies that are poised to make significant impacts. Their investments are aimed at fostering sustainable growth, particularly for businesses that need time to build innovative semiconductor technologies.​

Their approach, known as “patient capital,” emphasizes long-term support to ventures with high capital demands and slow initial returns, making it an ideal model for semiconductor startups.​

By focusing on semiconductor venture capital, SEAFUND is contributing to the development of India’s technological infrastructure. The semiconductor industry, being vital to future technological advancements, requires significant investment to realize its full potential. SEAFUND’s commitment to this sector reflects a belief in the transformative power of deep tech, which can drive economic growth and global competitiveness.

For more information on SEAFUND’s work in semiconductors and other deep-tech ventures, you can visit their official page​

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The Evolving Landscape of Venture Capital Firms in India

Introduction

India's startup ecosystem has been witnessing an unprecedented boom in recent years, and this has been fueled in large part by the influx of venture capital firms. These entities play a pivotal role in the growth and success of tech startups across the country. In this blog, we will explore the evolving landscape of venture capital firms in India, discuss how to find investors for startups in India and shed light on some promising tech startups that are worth investing in. As the market continues to evolve, one venture capital firm, Krystal Ventures, stands out as a key player in the Indian startup ecosystem.

The Rise of Venture Capital Firms in India

Venture capital firms in India have come a long way in the past few decades. Initially, the Indian startup landscape faced challenges in attracting funding due to risk-averse investors and limited access to capital. However, the liberalization of the Indian economy, coupled with a thriving IT industry and a growing pool of skilled entrepreneurs, laid the foundation for a more robust startup ecosystem.

Today, India boasts a diverse and active network of venture capital firms that cater to a wide range of sectors and stages of startup development. With the increasing number of success stories and strong government support for startups, both domestic and international venture capital firms are keen to invest in India's entrepreneurial ventures.

Finding Investors for Startups in India

While the opportunity for startups to secure funding has improved significantly, finding the right investors remains a critical challenge. Startups must approach investor networks, attend pitch events, and leverage online platforms to connect with potential investors. Additionally, angel investors, crowdfunding campaigns, and incubators/accelerators can also serve as valuable sources of funding and mentorship for early-stage startups.

To attract investors, startups need to have a compelling business model, a well-defined growth strategy, and a clear vision of how their product or service addresses a significant market gap. Building a strong network within the industry and showcasing a committed and competent team also go a long way in gaining investor confidence.

Tech Startups to Invest in India

India's tech startup landscape offers a plethora of opportunities for investors looking to diversify their portfolios and tap into the country's burgeoning digital market. Some sectors that have shown remarkable growth potential include e-commerce, fintech, health tech, edtech, agritech, and SaaS-based solutions.

For instance, the edtech sector has witnessed an exponential rise in demand, driven by the adoption of online learning during the pandemic. Similarly, health tech startups that provide innovative solutions for healthcare access and management have gained significant traction. Investors seeking to make a positive impact while achieving financial success can find tremendous potential in these sectors.

Krystal Ventures: Pioneering the Future

Among the plethora of venture capital firms operating in India, Krystal Ventures has emerged as a prominent player in the startup ecosystem. With a focus on identifying disruptive tech startups with the potential for rapid growth, Krystal Ventures has successfully invested in and nurtured numerous ventures across various sectors.

Krystal Ventures distinguishes itself through its hands-on approach to mentoring startups, offering valuable industry insights, and providing access to an extensive network of business partners. Their commitment to fostering long-term relationships with their portfolio companies sets them apart as an investor that truly believes in the potential of Indian startups.

Conclusion

The evolution of venture capital firms in India has significantly impacted the startup ecosystem, providing startups with the much-needed funding and support to flourish. As the Indian market continues to grow and mature, the role of venture capital firms becomes even more crucial in shaping the landscape of innovation.

For startups looking to secure funding, building a solid business model and actively networking within the investor community are essential steps. Simultaneously, investors keen on tapping into India's dynamic tech startup space should keep a close eye on burgeoning sectors like edtech, health tech, and fintech.

Among the many venture capital firms in India, Krystal Ventures stands out for its dedication to nurturing disruptive tech startups. By investing in Krystal Ventures, entrepreneurs and investors alike can contribute to the transformational journey of India's startup ecosystem, fostering innovation and driving economic growth for the nation.