Investments

Overview

The Investment Track explores the changing landscape of investments that are propelling India’s digital revolution. It covers innovative financing options like venture debt and alternative funding, while also highlighting the crucial role of private capital in nurturing entrepreneurship. This track provides unique insights for both investors and innovators. Key topics include the significant impact of India’s strong digital infrastructure on entrepreneurial goals, the strategic growth driven by Corporate Venture Capital (CVCs), and India’s rise as a leading destination for global investments. The discussions will also touch on sectoral shifts and their effects on venture capital strategies, as well as in-depth analyses of the untapped potential in AI and deep tech investments. The track also focuses on important lessons on navigating the path from seed funding to IPOs, equipping participants with practical insights for thriving in India’s vibrant startup ecosystem.

Kashish Sharma

CEO

EquityList

Abhiram Katta

Director

Endiya Partners

Ntasha

Co-founder & Managing Partner

Ankurit Capital

Abhiroop Medhekar

Co-Founder & CEO

Velocity

Aparajit Bhandarkar

Partner

Varanium Capital Advisors Private Limited

Roshni Rathi

Managing Director & Partner

BCG

Salone Sehgal

Founding General Partner

Lumikai

Sahil Kukreja

Associate Director

Trifecta Capital

Mohit Sadaani

Managing Director

DeVC and Z47

Saravanan Nattanmai

Partner

Premji Invest

Amit Goel

Managing Partner & Founder

gAI ventures

Rajit Uboweja

Partner

Stride Ventures

Tomoharu Urabe

Principal Partner

MIXI Global Investments Inc

Adit Shah

Associate Director, Corporate Development

Games24x7 Ventures

Tarana Lalwani

Partner

InnoVen Capital

Vipul Rawal

Venture Partner

Gemba Capital

Agenda

Investments

16 January 2025 | 11:10 Hrs. - 11:50 Hrs.

Investments

Unlocking Capital: Exploring the Rise of Venture Debt and Alternate Investments

hall IAMAI 2025 Session Hall

Andaz - Studio4

format IAMAI 2025 Session Format

Panel Discussion

moderator IAMAI 2025 Moderator

Mr. Sahil Kukreja

Associate Director, Trifecta Capital

moderator IAMAI 2025 Speakers

Ms. Tarana Lalwani

Partner, InnoVen Capital

Mr. Abhiroop Medhekar

Co-founder & CEO, Velocity

Mr. Rajit Uboweja

Partner, Stride Ventures

Mr. Aparajit Bhandarkar

Partner, Varanium Capital Advisors

Investments

16 January 2025 | 12:00 Hrs. - 12:40 Hrs.

Investments

Sectoral Shifts: How VCs are Evolving in Response to New Startup Trends

hall IAMAI 2025 Session Hall

Andaz - Studio4

format IAMAI 2025 Session Format

Panel Discussion

moderator IAMAI 2025 Moderator

Mr. Vipul Rawal

Venture Partner, Gemba Capital

moderator IAMAI 2025 Speakers

Ms. Salone Sehgal

Founding General Partner, Lumikai

Mr. Mohit Sadaani

Managing Director, DeVC and Z47

Ms. Ntasha

Co-founder & Managing Partner, Ankurit Capital

Mr. Kashish Sharma

Chief Executive Officer, EquityList

Investments

16 January 2025 | 12:50 Hrs. - 13:30 Hrs.

Investments

CVCs and the Future of Innovation: Driving Strategic Growth in a Digital-First World

hall IAMAI 2025 Session Hall

Andaz - Studio4

format IAMAI 2025 Session Format

Trialogue

moderator IAMAI 2025 Moderator

Mr. Amit Goel

Managing Partner & Founder, gAI ventures

moderator IAMAI 2025 Speakers

Mr. Tomoharu Urabe

Principal Partner, MIXI Global Investments Inc

Mr. Adit Shah

Associate Director, Corporate Development, Games24x7 Ventures

Investments

16 January 2025 | 14:20 Hrs. - 15:00 Hrs.

Investments

Private Capital Fueling the digital ecosystem in India

hall IAMAI 2025 Session Hall

Andaz - Studio4

format IAMAI 2025 Session Format

Trialogue

moderator IAMAI 2025 Moderator

Ms. Roshni Rathi

Managing Director & Partner, BCG

moderator IAMAI 2025 Speakers

Mr. Saravanan Nattanmai

Partner, Premji Invest

Mr. Abhiram Katta

Director, Endiya Partners

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Investments

Overview

Track Speakers

Kashish Sharma

Abhiram Katta

Ntasha

Abhiroop Medhekar

Aparajit Bhandarkar

Roshni Rathi

Salone Sehgal

Sahil Kukreja

Mohit Sadaani

Saravanan Nattanmai

Amit Goel

Rajit Uboweja

Tomoharu Urabe

Adit Shah

Tarana Lalwani

Vipul Rawal

Agenda