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About the Series
The Meet the Investor Series is Venture Center’s flagship initiative designed to connect our vibrant community of deep-tech and science-led startups with the investor ecosystem. The series features insightful talks by seasoned investors who share their journey, investment thesis, market insights, and fund philosophy, case studies while interacting directly with early-stage entrepreneurs.
Since its inception, the series has hosted more than 50 sessions, fostering meaningful connections, mentorship, and investment opportunities.
Why Attend?
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Gain first-hand insights into the world of startup investing |
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Learn what investors look for in deep-tech ventures |
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Ask questions directly to fund managers and founders of the VCs |
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Discover emerging sectors and trends |
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Network with fellow entrepreneurs and ecosystem enablers |
Engagement Format
- Talk Duration: 45-60 minute
- Q&A + Networking: 15 minutes
- Mode: Online / In-person / Hybrid
- Frequency: Decided based on availability of the speakers
- Participants: Open to startups, mentors, investors, and innovation stakeholders
Some of our Past Talks
Mr.Shantanu Chaturvedi, Vice President, Transition VC on Guiding Startups Through Key Challenges- Insights from Transition VC |
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Sarika Saxena, Managing Partner at the IAN Alpha Fund on "Behind the Deal: Case Studies and Startup Evaluation Strategies from IAN Alpha Fund" |
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Kailash Nath , AVP-Head of Seed at Chiratae Ventures, on Investing in deeptech ventures: A seed investor's perspective |
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Roopan Aulakh, MD at pi Ventures on From Lab to Market: Learnings from Deeptech Investments |
Join as a Speaker
Are you an Investor? We’d love to host you!
If you are an active investor in science-based, deep-tech, healthcare, or sustainability startups and wish to engage with our community, we welcome you to deliver a talk.
Express Interest to become a Speaker