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Creating fintech and consumer category leaders with Vikram Chachra from 8i Ventures

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In this podcast episode, Vikram Chachra, founding partner of 8i Ventures, delves into the nuances of venture investing in India. He shares his entrepreneurial background and his transition to venture capital, highlighting the cultural and generational shifts shaping the investment landscape. Vikram underscores the importance of understanding consumer pain points and the role of digital solutions in fostering progress. He advises young professionals to work with startups and stresses the need for strategic thinking in early-stage investments, and much more!

Timestamps

Early Mobile Internet and Startup Experience (00:01:12)

Investing and Operating Startups (00:03:21)

Observing Changes in India (00:06:56)

Investment Thesis and Fintech Focus (00:11:34)

Friction and Digital Acceleration (00:15:51)

Scenario Planning and Reserves (00:18:43)

The journey of Slice (00:18:54)

Market Maps and Generational Companies (00:19:54)

Capital and Investment Strategy (00:20:50)

Valuations and IPO Market (00:21:59)

Startup IPOs and Market Dynamics (00:23:08)

Founder Selection and Prioritization (00:26:49)

Investment Prioritization and Lessons (00:29:00)

LP Relationships and Founder-Centric Approach (00:33:23)

Approaching LPs and Trust Building (00:35:20)

Building Trusted Relationships in India (00:37:30)

India's Wealth and Family Offices (00:38:06)

Venture Capital Fund Length in India (00:38:59)

Entering the Venture Landscape (00:39:31)

Patience and Belief in Startups (00:40:41)

Vikram’s Links

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/vchachra/

Email – vikram@8ivc.com

Website - 8ivc.com

My Links

Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes

YouTube: youtube.com/lifeselfmastery

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal

5-day email course: www.enterprisesalesexpertise.com

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In this podcast episode, Vikram Chachra, founding partner of 8i Ventures, delves into the nuances of venture investing in India. He shares his entrepreneurial background and his transition to venture capital, highlighting the cultural and generational shifts shaping the investment landscape. Vikram underscores the importance of understanding consumer pain points and the role of digital solutions in fostering progress. He advises young professionals to work with startups and stresses the need for strategic thinking in early-stage investments, and much more!

Timestamps

Early Mobile Internet and Startup Experience (00:01:12)

Investing and Operating Startups (00:03:21)

Observing Changes in India (00:06:56)

Investment Thesis and Fintech Focus (00:11:34)

Friction and Digital Acceleration (00:15:51)

Scenario Planning and Reserves (00:18:43)

The journey of Slice (00:18:54)

Market Maps and Generational Companies (00:19:54)

Capital and Investment Strategy (00:20:50)

Valuations and IPO Market (00:21:59)

Startup IPOs and Market Dynamics (00:23:08)

Founder Selection and Prioritization (00:26:49)

Investment Prioritization and Lessons (00:29:00)

LP Relationships and Founder-Centric Approach (00:33:23)

Approaching LPs and Trust Building (00:35:20)

Building Trusted Relationships in India (00:37:30)

India's Wealth and Family Offices (00:38:06)

Venture Capital Fund Length in India (00:38:59)

Entering the Venture Landscape (00:39:31)

Patience and Belief in Startups (00:40:41)

Vikram’s Links

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/vchachra/

Email – vikram@8ivc.com

Website - 8ivc.com

My Links

Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes

YouTube: youtube.com/lifeselfmastery

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal

5-day email course: www.enterprisesalesexpertise.com

  continue reading

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