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Our portfolio company D-NOME Pvt. Ltd. was invited to speak at the Nasscom Future Forge 2024 event in Bangalore. Dr Divya S. spoke about their breakthrough room temperature PCR technology and its applications in early detection of infectious diseases in animals and humans. #deepscience #biotech #syntheticbiology #proteinengineering #impactinvesting

Our partner Shiva Shanker shared his thoughts on early growth equity challenges and opportunities in India's climate tech sector as part of The India Climate Finance Report 2024 published by the Climate Capital Network. We would like to congratulate Green Artha for the publication of the report and would like to thank them for giving us the opportunity to share our thoughts. At Ankur, we believe that disruptive climate technologies both for adaptation and mitigation of climate change are the need of the hour and we are looking forward to backing founders building in the space. Do reach out ! #climateinvestments #impactinvestments #startups

🎥 Highlights from the 2nd Edition of Deep Science Forum 2024! On October 7th, 2024, in Bangalore, we gathered for a day filled with cutting-edge innovations in AI, biotech, advanced materials and photonics to thought-provoking panels on technology derisking, funding and business and manufacturing strategies. The Deep Science Forum brought together the brightest minds shaping the future of deep science tech in India. A huge thank you to all the speakers, panelists, partners, and attendees who made this event a success! This is just the start of conversations that will drive innovation forward. Stay tuned for more updates and future initiatives! Ritu Verma Rema Subramanian Krishnan Neelakantan Shiva Shanker Vishal Katariya Suraj Nair Vishal Aman Naveli Jain Amanda Sequeira Debansh Sahoo Surbhi Krishna Singh

🔧 Recap: “Scale up: Cracking the Code of Deep Science Tech Manufacturing” At the Deep Science Forum 2024 on October 7th, 2024, in Bangalore, industry leaders shared their experiences on scaling manufacturing for deep science ventures. Raghu Panicker (Kaynes Technology India Limited) shared insights on building efficient semiconductor production systems and overcoming supply chain complexities to achieve global scale. Subramani Ramachandrappa (Fermbox Bio) discussed how flexibility and innovation are essential to scaling bio-manufacturing, especially when navigating regulatory and operational challenges. Their expertise offered invaluable lessons for startups working to scale deep tech manufacturing and bring breakthrough innovations to market. Thank you to our speakers for their insights and strategies! #DeepScienceForum2024 #DeepTech #Manufacturing #Innovation #Startups #ScaleUp Ritu Verma Rema Subramanian Krishnan Neelakantan Shiva Shanker Vishal Katariya Suraj Nair Vishal Aman Naveli Jain Amanda Sequeira Debansh Sahoo Surbhi Krishna Singh

🎯 Highlights from “Calculated Risks: Winning Strategies for Deep Science Tech Innovators” At the Deep Science Forum 2024 on October 7th, 2024, in Bangalore, industry leaders shared strategies for balancing risk and opportunity in deep science ventures. Hemant Mallapur (Saankhya Labs Pvt Ltd, Tejas Networks) emphasized the importance of flexibility, being ready to pivot, and open to diversification as key to de-risking a startup. Govind Kedia (Arctic Invent) stressed the need to align IP strategy with business goals, breaking it down into achievable steps and planning stage-wise execution. Kiran Mysore (UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners , Japan) highlighted that commercially successful deep tech companies integrate technology and business development early—and it’s never too soon to engage with customers. Thank you to our speakers for sharing practical insights to inspire the next wave of innovators! #DeepScienceForum2024 #DeepTech #Innovation #RiskManagement #Startups #WinningStrategies Ritu Verma Rema Subramanian Krishnan Neelakantan Shiva Shanker Vishal Katariya Suraj Nair Vishal Aman Naveli Jain Amanda Sequeira Debansh Sahoo Surbhi Krishna Singh

Ankur Pitch Fest is back for 2024 and this time for Deep Science Tech!! We were overwhelmed by the response at the Deep Science Forum 2024 and we are excited to see breakthrough innovations emerge from India for the world ! Are you an early stage startup building the next big solution in Deep Science Tech ? Are you building breakthrough solutions using AI, biotechnology, advanced materials and electronics? Here’s your chance to pitch your startup to the Ankur Capital team and our partners! Apply here : https://lnkd.in/gQhx_Vw4 or scan the QR code below, and seize this amazing opportunity to connect and interact with the Ankur Capital team, known for backing pioneering deepscience startups such as String Bio Private Limited, Niramai Health Analytix, Offgrid Energy Labs, Piatrika Biosystems, D-NOME Pvt. Ltd. MyoWorks. Ritu Verma Rema Subramanian Krishnan Neelakantan Shiva Shanker Vishal Katariya Suraj Nair Vishal Aman Naveli Jain Amanda Sequeira Debansh Sahoo #deeptech #deepscience, #startup, #seed, #investment, #funding

🤝 Recap: “Partner Up or Go Solo? The Business Playbook for Deep Science Tech Ventures” At the Deep Science Forum 2024, industry leaders shared their personal experiences on navigating business models for deep science startups. Akhil Shah, (bp Ventures) emphasized the importance of a team’s ability to execute, with a focus on both the technology and its commercial viability. He highlighted the need for startups to simplify their message—knowing what they do, how they are unique, and their competitive edge. Rishi Srivastava (Offgrid Energy Labs) stressed the value of partnerships in deep tech, noting that it’s impossible to build a venture alone. Success requires the right investors, partners, and a team with complementary skills—it truly takes a village to grow a startup. Lalith Kishore (Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) raised an essential early-stage question for founders: Should a product stand alone as an independent company, or would it achieve more as part of a larger portfolio? These insights provided startups with practical strategies for selecting the right business path and forming impactful collaborations. Thank you to our speakers for sharing their knowledge and expertise! #DeepScienceForum2024 #DeepTech #BusinessModels #Startups #Partnerships #Innovation Ritu Verma Rema Subramanian Krishnan Neelakantan Shiva Shanker Vishal Katariya Suraj Nair Vishal Aman Naveli Jain Amanda Sequeira Debansh Sahoo Surbhi Krishna Singh

🚀 Highlighting Innovation: Founders at the Deep Science Forum 2024! Last week, we heard from four visionary founders who shared their groundbreaking work and progress in scaling cutting-edge technologies: Geetha Manjunath, Founder of Niramai Health Analytix explained how their AI-powered solution is revolutionizing cancer screening and detection, not just augmenting existing techniques but even outperforming them. Rohin Y, Founder of LightSpeed Photonics discussed how Lightspeed Photonics is enabling the next generation of data centers and AI deployment with their modular optical interconnect platform and advanced packaging techniques. Ezhil Subbian, Founder of String Bio Private Limited shared insights into String Bio's journey of scaling biomanufacturing innovations through a strong IP-protected platform, leveraging synthetic biology, chemistry, process engineering, and fermentation. Ashtesh Kumar, Co-Founder of Manastu Space discussed Manastu Space's unique green propulsion technology for satellites, enabling safer and more efficient satellite operations in the presence of space debris. These founders are pushing the boundaries of deep science tech innovation, and their work is shaping the future of healthcare, AI, sustainability, and space technology. #DeepScienceForum2024 #Innovation #AI #Biomanufacturing #Photonics #SpaceTech #DeepTech #Startups Ritu Verma Rema Subramanian Krishnan Neelakantan Shiva Shanker Vishal Katariya Suraj Nair Vishal Aman Naveli Jain Amanda Sequeira Debansh Sahoo Surbhi Krishna Singh

💡 Recap of the Panel: “Funding the Future: Where is the Smart Money Going in Deep Science Tech?” Last week at the Deep Science Forum 2024, we had an insightful discussion with industry leaders on where the smart money is flowing in deep science. Siddharth Mehta (SE Ventures), Ashwin Raguraman (Bharat Innovation Fund), Anita Rehman (Celesta Capital), and Manjot Pahwa (Premji Invest) shared valuable insights on the focus areas for investments, including deep science climate innovations, AI, IoT, and the critical importance of product differentiation, scalability, and defensible IP. Thank you to our panelists for their perspectives on the future of deep tech investments! #DeepScienceForum2024 #DeepTech #Investments #Innovation #Startups #Funding Ritu Verma Rema Subramanian Krishnan Neelakantan Shiva Shanker Vishal Katariya Suraj Nair Vishal Aman Naveli Jain Amanda Sequeira Debansh Sahoo Surbhi Krishna Singh

🔬 Recap of the Fireside Chat: “Deep Science Pioneers: Valley of Death, says who?” Last week at the Deep Science Forum 2024, we had an insightful fireside chat with Anand Anandkumar Co-founder, CEO - Bugworks Research Inc. and Kavitha Iyer Rodrigues, Founder, CEO - Zumutor Biologics. They shared their journeys in navigating the critical “Valley of Death” for deep tech startups. Anand spoke about the challenges of scaling Bugworks’ global biotech solutions while tackling regulatory and funding hurdles. Kavitha shared how Zumutor Biologics is pushing forward in immuno-oncology, discussing the importance of perseverance and capital efficiency in overcoming the toughest phases of innovation. Through their experiences, they provided valuable knowledge and guidance for new entrepreneurs aiming to navigate similar challenges in deep science. Thank you to both for shedding light on how deep tech science can thrive through adversity! #DeepScienceForum2024 #DeepTech #Innovation #Biotech #ValleyOfDeath #Startups Ritu Verma Rema Subramanian Krishnan Neelakantan Shiva Shanker Vishal Katariya Suraj Nair Vishal Aman Naveli Jain Amanda Sequeira Debansh Sahoo Surbhi Krishna Singh