Oct 7, 2021Why We Invested In ConnectedHCOVID-19 has changed the inertia of a variety of systems in society. We are now more comfortable with tele-consultations, at-home testing, online test reporting, and want quick turnaround times for all these activities. This pandemic has brought the diagnostics industry in the spotlight and exposed a rapidly growing need for…Healthcare5 min read
Sep 7, 2021Why We Invested in Elevar SportsThe India sports footwear and activewear market is currently at $9B, and is expected to grow to $20B by 2025. Despite the immense growth potential, the majority of this market is still highly unorganized. Global premium brands such as Nike, Adidas, and Puma have not been able to deeply penetrate…D 2 C4 min read
Jul 31, 2021Why We Invested in Swift“When we write the history of electronic commerce, the 1-Click patent…allowed Amazon to create a very strong position in the market.” R. Polk Wagner In 1999, Amazon secured a patent for a 1-Click button for ordering. It represented a breakthrough for the idea of hassle-free online shopping. …Ecommerce5 min read
Jul 20, 2021Why We Invested In Digantara“The future of humanity is going to bifurcate in two directions: Either it’s going to become multi-planetary, or it’s going to remain confined to one planet and eventually there’s going to be an extinction event.” Elon Musk The New Space Economy and the Indian Space sector From commercializing the Lower Earth Orbit (LEO) for space-based services to helping us…Space5 min read
Jul 14, 2021Founder Spotlight: HiverHiver is a team-collaboration tool that allows customer service teams to easily manage shared email accounts. It serves 1.5K+ customers across 50+ countries. We are fortunate to have partnered with team Hiver in 2018, in the early days. The founders Niraj and Nitesh, shared with us their inspiration to become…Startup3 min read
Jun 22, 2021Why We Invested In Portl“The best investment you can ever make is in your own health”. Covid-19 has fundamentally changed the lives of individuals all over the globe. Among other things, the pandemic has a caused a significant behavioural shift linked to our attitude towards fitness and healthcare. Firstly, individuals are increasingly paying attention…Startups In India6 min read
Jun 15, 2021Why we invested in SimpliContractContracts are simple instruments — multiple parties come together, and assign their rights and obligations. They abide by the agreement and come back to it if there is a conflict or a breach. The process to handle contracts also started simply with signatures on a piece of paper. However, with…Simplicontract4 min read
May 13, 2021Leadership in Crisis: Lessons from Starbucks on how to avert a crisis.“To inspire and nurture the human spirit — one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time.” Did you recognize that as the Starbucks tagline? In this #KalaariPodcast, I share the takeaways that #startups can learn from the turnaround story of Starbucks. Staying true to your company’s vision and…Starbucks5 min read
May 12, 2021The Kalaari Podcast: Anshuman Bapna on building great products & unlocking innovationWhen it comes to startups, there is no fast track to success. Almost all startup teams go through a variety of crises and challenges Behind the Scenes. …Startup14 min read
May 3, 2021Why We Invested in Chara“Everybody recognizes that if you can make very efficient electric motors, you can make a quantum leap forward.” - James Dyson, British Inventor In 1834, Thomas Davenport, a Vermont blacksmith built the first electric DC motor with four electromagnets. Being truly ahead of his time, Davenport was refused a patent…Deeptech6 min read