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From seeing Carnation start-up ten years ago to it now being profitable with 135 outlets, 45-year-old <keyword id="2415324" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="kunal-khattar">Kunal Khattar</keyword> has grown into a seasoned investor-entrepreneur. “I started doing angel investment in a personal capacity three years back. After about 7-8 investments, I decided to make it more structured. Initially, we were understanding the market and making smaller investments, now we are doing more calculated investments mainly in technology and automobile sector,” says Khattar relaying his Indian start-up advantEdge, pun intended. advantEdge is an early stage venture capital fund, focused on finding the best ideas and execution in emerging Indian tech sectors that have immense potential to become international businesses. advantEdge backs early-stage <keyword id="6362513" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Startups">startups</keyword> with a strong founding team, and a compelling value proposition and has made 18 investments so far. <div type="embedgroup"> <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="58410595" title="Exclusive: Kris Gopalakrishnan Current Ace Investor and Infosys Founder Reflects Back on his Startup Days" rank="1.0" kind="RELATED" publishDate="Apr 28, 2017, 12:00 PM" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div></div>






“We focus on strong unit economics, a clear path to monetization and a scalable customer acquisition model. The fund invests between $100K to $1 million per transaction in angel, seed, and Series-A investments and we already have two exits,” says Kunal, proudly explaining how in the Indian market, the idea isn’t the key but the execution is.

 

 

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 Khattar thinks that being in Delhi NCR gives him an upper hand as the capital is quickly taking over <keyword id="6354321" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bengaluru">Bengaluru</keyword> as the start-up capital of India. In numbers, Delhi has produced more unicorns than Bengaluru, Mumbai and Chennai combined. Kunal thinks that this is a great time to start-up as now serious businesses are being built with more strategic investments than ever before,”A lot of people become entrepreneurs for the wrong reasons as they think it is a way to become rich faster and gain fame. What they don’t realize is that they’re leaving a 9 to 5 corporate job for a business that is 24x7 and takes over your entire life,” says Khattar who asks the new entrepreneurs their priorities before investing in them. 

 

 

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He thinks that most successful companies become successful after two or three pivots giving Carnation as an example. “All of the successes like Paytm, MakeMyTrip, or even Naukri.com had a ‘near death experience’ which means that they were on the verge of shutting down before they found their way out. Failures should be celebrated, especially in an entrepreneur’s risky life,” Khattar says that giving up is not an option. With a hybrid approach with other VC partners, they have made strong investments in Rapido, FlipClass, OnlineTyaari, ScoopWhoop, Tripoto etc.and they aren’t stopping anytime soon. The only aim is to invest in real businesses and not copy-cats that will work for the Indian market.

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New Delhi: <keyword id="20845764" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Indias-startup-ecosystem" source="keywords">India's startup ecosystem</keyword> experienced a surge in <keyword id="19913965" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="venture-capital" source="keywords">venture capital</keyword> (VC) funding during the first seven months of 2024, raising a total of USD 6.3 billion through 672 deals. This marks a 42.1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in funding value, despite a modest 1.2 per cent rise in deal volume, according to a report by <keyword id="19910824" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="GlobalData" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="GlobalData" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="GlobalData">GlobalData</keyword>. The uptick in funding underscores investor confidence in India's <keyword id="21354516" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="startup-landscape" source="keywords">startup landscape</keyword>, even as global market conditions remain cautious. An analysis of GlobalData's Deals Database reveals that during the same period in 2023, India saw 664 VC deals with a disclosed funding value of USD 4.4 billion. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, commented on the findings and said, "The massive jump in funding value, despite a modest 1.2 per cent growth in deal volume, can be attributed to some of the big-ticket deals announced during the review period. This also proves that even though VC investors remain cautious there is no dearth of money for promising startups." Some of the most notable <keyword id="20948843" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="VC-funding" source="keywords">VC funding</keyword> deals in India during January-July 2024 include USD 665 million raised by Zepto, USD 300 million by Meesho, USD 216 million by PharmEasy, USD 150 million by Radiance, USD 148 million by Kogta Financial, and USD 120 million by Rapido. India continues to stand out as a key player in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region for VC funding, trailing only China. It is also among the top five global markets in terms of both VC deal volume and value. During the January-July 2024 period, India accounted for 7 per cent of the total VC deals announced worldwide, while its share of the disclosed funding value was 4.3 per cent. Bose concluded, "Despite global economic uncertainties, India remains a pivotal market for VC activity, driven by a robust pipeline of promising startups that continue to attract significant capital. This trend reinforces India's position as a critical player in the global venture ecosystem, demonstrating resilience and growth even amid cautious investment sentiment."

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<ul><li><keyword id="154241" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="axis-asset-management" source="Orion">Axis Asset Management</keyword> and New York based <keyword id="163368" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="tishman-speyer" source="Orion">Tishman Speyer</keyword> intend to develop commercial projects across Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and more.</li><li>Axis Asset Management plans to exercise end-to-end control of its project’s life cycle.</li><li>The last 6-8 years saw significant activity in commercial real estate by both institutional and retail investors, said Axis.</li></ul>Axis Asset Management today partnered with New York based real estate developer Tishman Speyer to develop sustainable office buildings. The partners are eyeing greenfield commercial projects across eight markets — MMR, NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad and Kolkata. “I strongly believe that together we can create a compelling offering in this asset class. This platform once again showcases <keyword id="55941" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="axis-amc" source="Orion">Axis AMC</keyword> as an asset manager that has been at the forefront of product innovation, offering quality long-term solutions to our investors,” said Amitabh Chaudhry, MD &amp; CEO, <keyword id="6355975" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="axis-bank" source="Orion">Axis Bank</keyword>. Axis Asset Management plans to exercise end-to-end control of its project’s life cycle across design, development, leasing and property management through the partnership. “Axis AMC is creating a market leading alternatives platform that provides unique non-correlated investment avenues. Although the market has products focusing on rent generating commercial assets, the Axis platform will provide a unique opportunity in the development stage in commercial assets,” said Chandresh Nigam, MD &amp; CEO at Axis AMC. Axis AMC, over the last five years, invested significantly in broadening its alternatives capabilities. It manages over ₹4,400 crore across various businesses including real estate, private equity, structured credit, quantitative and listed equities. “The last 6-8 years have seen significant activity and deepening of secondary markets in commercial real estate through participation by both institutional and retail investors,” says the company in a statement. Founded in 1978, Tishman Speyer is an owner, developer, operator, and investment manager of real estate around the world. It’s active across countries like the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Asia building and managing premier offices, residential, life science, and retail spaces. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/lt-reports-a-stellar-q1-but-remains-cautious-on-outlook-due-to-too-many-moving-pieces/articleshow/93141717.cms">L&amp;T reports a stellar Q1 but remains cautious on outlook due to ‘too many moving pieces’</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/rapido-ceo-unicorn-india-invest-in-windo-that-is-helping-small-businesses-take-their-business-online/articleshow/93139058.cms">Rapido CEO, Unicorn India Ventures invest in social commerce startup Windo</a>

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<ul><li><keyword id="13651867" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="tezos-india" source="Orion">Tezos India</keyword> will support game developers by providing Ecosystem Growth Grants worth $10,000. </li><li>The online gaming market in <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword> is projected to reach 657 million by 2025. </li><li>Game decentralized applications currently account for 52% of the blockchain industry. </li></ul><keyword id="5287675" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="tezos" source="Orion">Tezos</keyword> India, a Indian blockchain adoption entity, has announced the launch of its new initiative titled<a href="https://gaming.tezosindia.org.in/"> Tezos India Game Launchpad (TIGL</a>). This platform will assist game developers with grants and technical support to help launch their games on the Tezos blockchain. “Web3 games will be the next big thing as it is opening new economic and creative opportunities for gamers and game developers. There is potential to unlock a $100 billion gaming market. With this initiative, Tezos India is setting the stage for a decentralized future in gaming where massive participation is expected in times to come,” said Om Malviya, President, Tezos India. This initiative by Tezos India includes an incubation programme, a Web3 gaming handbook, and a Web3 gaming course crafted by the founding team within the Tezos India organization. It will support game developers by providing Ecosystem Growth Grants (EGG) worth $10,000 coupled with an opportunity to join the <keyword id="14562198" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="egg-incubation-program" source="Orion">EGG Incubation Program</keyword> with TZ APAC, the leading Asia-based blockchain adoption entity supporting the Tezos ecosystem. Game decentralized applications (dApps) currently account for <a href="https://dappradar.com/blog/game-guilds-an-analysis-of-the-industrys-health-and-sustainability">52% </a>of the blockchain industry, according to a report by Dappradar. It also says that VCs and private investors have invested over $10 billion into blockchain-based game projects since 2021. Given the widespread use of mobiles and low data rates, the online gaming market in India is projected to reach 657 million by 2025 according to a report by <a href="https://images.assettype.com/afaqs/2021-06/1ef54dc8-61db-410d-893e-957ce23e0103/Beyond_the_tipping_point__A_primer_on_online_casual_gaming_in_India_low_size.pdf">KPMG</a>. Amanjot Malhotra, head of growth at Tezos India, said, “There is an exodus of games from Web2 to Web3 as industry leaders have realized the future of gaming is on the blockchain.“ Interested game developers can submit their applications with details of the project and roadmap on the<a href="https://gaming.tezosindia.org.in/"> </a>TIGL website. TIGL's global partners such as Tezotopia, IndiGG, and others will help the game developers collaborate internationally. SEE ALSO : <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/suspected-case-of-monkeypox-in-patna/articleshow/93139046.cms">Suspected case of monkeypox in Patna</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/rapido-ceo-unicorn-india-invest-in-windo-that-is-helping-small-businesses-take-their-business-online/articleshow/93139058.cms">Rapido CEO, Unicorn India Ventures invest in social commerce startup Windo</a>

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