Unlocking Capital: Mastering the First Cheque and Overcoming Fundraising Hurdles in Tier 2 Cities
Panel Moderated by Hars Saraf.
- Mr. Hars Saraf (Co-Founder, Key Venture)
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At the Advantage Vidarbha industrial expo and business conclave in Nagpur on January 27, 2024, Hars Saraf had the honor of moderating the Panel Discussion - Unlocking Capital: Mastering the First Cheque and Overcoming Fundraising Hurdles in Tier 2 Cities.
This Association for Industrial Development-organized event included insightful information on first check tactics, capital acquisition, and overcoming fundraising obstacles in tier 2 cities.
The talks highlighted Vidarbha's advancements in industry and state-of-the-art infrastructure with the goal of drawing in regionally specific investments and promoting a healthy business environment. Through this experience, Vidarbha's potential as a top business destination with a bright future was thoroughly examined.
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Topic: Esteemed Leadership Award for Financial Pioneer by EnQube Collaborations
Nidhi Saraf Received the 'Esteemed Leadership Award' for Financial Pioneer from ENQUBE Collaborations during the Inspire360 Leadership Session: Transforming Visions into Reality on January 25, 2024.
The event featured insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and engaging activities centered around transforming visions into reality.
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Startup Ecosystem
On January 5, 2024, a fruitful engagement took place at ATLAS SkillTech University, where the startup ecosystem was discussed alongside Parag Shah.
The discourse delved into the challenges, successes, and realities that define the startup world, offering valuable insights to aspiring entrepreneurs.
Attendees left the session with a deeper understanding of the journey ahead and a renewed sense of determination.
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Artha Scale Program, Ahmedabad
Hars Saraf took part in the Artha Scale Program held in Ahmedabad from the 3rd to the 5th of December 2023.
This event was tailored to aid the development of startups across multiple sectors by offering practical insights and essential knowledge.
The program provided expertise in areas such as equity investment banking, strategy, and education.
It was an invaluable experience, giving fresh perspectives and actionable advice to help guide startups toward their growth objectives.
- Mr. Hars Saraf (Co-Founder, Key Venture)
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Topic: 108th Foundation Day Celebration, SNDTWU
Nidhi Saraf attended the 108th Foundation Day of SNDT Women's University in Mumbai on 7th July 2023.
This prestigious event celebrated the university's dedication to women's education and entrepreneurship.
Nidhi was recognized as one of the Top 15 Alumni Achievers, which was an honor.
The event was graced by esteemed guests, including the Governor of Maharashtra and the Vice-Chancellor of SNDT Women's University, and was filled with inspiration and energy.
Gratitudes were expressed to everyone who has supported her on this journey and congratulated all other entrepreneurs who were honored at the event.
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Fund raising 101 for scaling up early and growth stage businesses
Expresso Mentor Session with Hars Saraf, Co-Founder & COO, Key Venture at Club Jolie's saw an interactive exchange about successful fundraising.
Key Takeaways:
- When establishing your brand, adopt a problem-solution approach i.e. identify an existing problem and provide a solution through your product /service
- Growth should not be directly proportional to the number of employees on your payroll
- Venture Capitalism is a risk v/s reward game - Value addition is the ultimate revenue model
- VCs are less likely to invest in competitive, cluttered markets. They are much more likely to invest in a product-based brand > a service-based one.
Session Link: Expresso Mentor Session
- Mr. Hars Saraf (Co-Founder, Key Venture)
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Topic: Investor Panel
Nidhi Saraf was invited to be part of the prestigious Panel Discussion at TiECON Pune 2022.
The event, renowned for bringing together industry leaders and budding entrepreneurs, featured a panel discussion on investment strategies and opportunities.
Nidhi Saraf's participation added valuable insights into the investor's perspective, shedding light on key trends and best practices in the investment landscape.
TiECON Pune 2022 proved to be an enriching platform for networking and knowledge exchange, further empowering the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Role Played: Speaker
- Nidhi Saraf (Founder & CEO, Key Venture)
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Funding and Capitalization
THub partnered with Artha School of Entrepreneurship to organize a scale-up program to answer the most frequent questions faced by startups.
Ms. Hars Saraf covered the following in the seminar:
- Investors are looking for scalable solutions for large, real, and unsolved problems built by industry experts who have firsthand experience
- Startups can target different asset class of investors such as HNIs, Micro VCs and VC funds
- The Indian startup ecosystem has evolved much and startups have various options other than equity which can help them reduce dilution, such as revenue-based financing, venture debt and alternate debt
- Investors value a startup basis what has been already built and future growth prospects
- Startups should be careful of the rights given to investors and their future implications
Participants:
- Mr. Hars Saraf (Co-Founder, Key Venture)
LinkedIn - Aashutosh Taparia (Regional Business Head, BigBasket)
LinkedIn - Debleena Majumdar (Co-Founder, Kahaniyah)
LinkedIn - Suruchi Maitra (Co-Founder, Artha School of Entrepreneurship)
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Funding and Capitalization
Hars Saraf had teamed up with the Artha Scale Program to deliver a workshop on Funding and Capitalization.
This workshop was focused on providing founders with practical insights into securing funding, understanding capitalization, and navigating the complexities of early-stage startup finance.
- Mr. Hars Saraf (Co-Founder, Key Venture)
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The workshop, which was part of the Artha Scale Program was held across 4 cities, provided founders with essential insights into securing:
- Founder Growth and Evolution
- Organization and Culture
- Funding and Capitalization
- Building a Sustainable Business
Website Link: artha.org.in
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Surviving the Winter - How?
Nidhi Saraf (Founder & CEO - Key Venture) and Eashita Maheshwary (Founder - Encubay) shared their thoughts on 'Surviving the Winter - How?' moderated by Gautham Sivaramakrishnan.
The discussion included the following:
- Funding cycles from the investor's and founder's perspective
- Best practices and precautions for founders during current times
Participants:
Moderator:
- Gautham Sivaramakrishnan
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