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𝗔 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻-𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗻. INFOTÉR Nonprofit Kft. (Hungary) and KickSky Space Lab (India) have officially signed an MoU to strengthen global space sector cooperation. 🌏 This partnership will: → Support Hungarian space startups through KickSky’s accelerator, helping them scale internationally . → Open doors for Indian startups to access Europe’s advanced space infrastructure through Infotér. For over four decades, Hungarian and Indian astronauts have explored space. Hungarian-made technology has even played a role in India’s historic Moon 🌕 and Mars 🪐 missions. Now, with Hungarian and Indian astronauts set to fly together to the ISS, this collaboration is expanding to the next level. This milestone was made possible with the support of Riceberg, which played a key role in facilitating this partnership. A special thank you to Riceberg Founders Ankit, Lino, Shubham and Mredul who have been instrumental in bridging the two ecosystems as a partner for the KickSky team. We also extend our gratitude to Péter Kristóf, PhD for his invaluable support and involvement in making this collaboration a reality. His commitment to welfare and prosperity through science and technology continues to inspire and drive meaningful innovation. The agreement was signed at the prestigious Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, following a bilateral meeting with Peter Szijjarto, Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade🤝. A huge thank you to everyone who is involved—Sree Lakshmi, Govindarajan D S — and our long-time Infotér colleague and Secretary General, Albert Biró 🙏. The future of space is global. And we are building it together. #Space #Startup #Infotér #India #KickSky #RicebergVentures #Hungary

We are thrilled to welcome 𝗗𝗿.Uday Desai as a 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿. → Founding Director of IIT Hyderabad → Former Professor at IIT Bombay, Washington State University, and Stanford → Advisor to MEITY, DRDO, and Tata Communications For decades, Dr. Desai has shaped India's technology landscape. His expertise in 𝗪𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗜𝗢𝗧, 𝗔𝗜, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿-𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 has influenced industry, academia, and government policy. He has mentored 𝟮𝟱+ 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝟭𝟬𝟬+ 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝟯𝟬𝟬+ 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀. Now, he brings his Deep Technical Knowledge and Strategic Vision to Riceberg Ventures. We could not be more excited. Welcome, Dr. Desai! #RicebergVentures #VentureCapital #BusinessGrowth #DeepTech #IOT #AI

🌏 An Inspiring Evening at the St. Gallen Symposium India Reception   The St. Gallen Symposium, in collaboration with Godrej Industries Group, hosted the India Reception at the Godrej Headquarters in Mumbai, bringing together leaders, investors, and next-generation thinkers for an engaging discussion on India’s role in sustainability. This event, organised by Carl Stefan Schreiber, served as a key milestone in the lead-up to the 54th St. Gallen Symposium, fostering dialogue on how India is shaping the global sustainability agenda.   A special thank you to Nadir Godrej, Chairman of Godrej Industries Group, for his warm hospitality and for setting the tone with an inspiring poem on sustainability. Moderated by Giridhar Sanjeevi, former CFO of Indian Hotels and CEO & Founder of Banyan Tree Partners, the panel explored the intersection of sustainability, technology, and investment, with insightful contributions from:   💡 Nadir Godrej, who illustrated how Godrej Industries is driving sustainability not just for economic growth but also for societal impact. He also shared perspectives on carbon markets, advocating for a carbon tax as a meaningful step towards pricing emissions correctly.   💡 Mredul Sarda, Founding Partner at Riceberg Ventures and an incoming Leader of Tomorrow at the 54th St. Gallen Symposium, emphasized the need for cost-effective technology to drive sustainable solutions. He highlighted the importance of government incentives to accelerate green innovation and shared how an early-stage student project evolved into a satellite initiative ahead of NASA, proving the economic viability of sustainability-driven technology.   💡 Giridhar Sanjeevi underscored the crucial role of large corporations in driving sustainable change, pointing out that investors and pension funds are increasingly prioritizing companies with strong sustainability KPIs. He also highlighted the regulatory push that is accelerating corporate sustainability efforts.   The discussion reaffirmed that solar energy is rapidly expanding in India, and innovations in sustainability are gaining momentum. While change takes time, systemic shifts in common business practices are underway, signaling a transformative era for sustainable growth.   🌟 A special thank you to our additional speakers: 👏 Parneet Kaur 👏 Florin Müller 👏 Beat Ulrich Your contributions added valuable perspectives to this important conversation.   A heartfelt thank you to all our speakers, engaged guests, and valued partners for making this event a success. Your insights continue to shape the global dialogue on sustainability.   Let’s keep pushing forward—towards a more sustainable and impact-driven future. 🌱   Hopefully, see you again in May for the 54th St. Gallen Symposium in St. Gallen!

We are thrilled to welcome Gaurav Lakhwani as our new 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 & 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫. Gaurav is a 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭, 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫, and 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 with years of expertise in 𝐁2𝐁 𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐒 and 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥. He knows how to scale from zero to hundred. → Built and led “Staying Indian - The NRI Podcast” with a growing community of Indians around the world. → Worked as mentor for Indian startups to scale in the European market. → Drove growth for Multiple Venture-Backed Startups. At Riceberg, he will lead Brand, Content, and Growth - helping us build a Venture Capital Firm with a focus on companies building for global markets in Deep Tech. 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤? 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Excited to have him on board.  Have a chat with him to know more about his experience and opportunities at Riceberg Ventures. #RicebergVentures #VentureCapital #BusinessGrowth #DeepTech

𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗘𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽-𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 At the World Economic Forum 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, Ankit led Riceberg Ventures played a pivotal role in shaping conversations around Deep-Tech, Spacetech, Biotech, and Sanitation Innovation. The message from #Davos was clear: 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯—𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵. 💡 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗪𝗘𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 💠 India is a rising force in Spacetech. 💠 Deep-tech startups are transforming global industries. 💠 Government policies + private investments are driving innovation. 💠 AI & sustainability will redefine industrial transformation. 💠 Infrastructure development is crucial for scaling space ventures. 💠 Sanitation innovation is critical for public health. 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀' 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗘𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 💠𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 on Spacetech, Biotech, and Sanitation Innovation. 💠𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 like KickSky Space Lab, HCLTech, Invest India, Enira Consulting, and Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) Industrial Development Corporation. → Brought together industry visionaries, including:    ✔ Jim Keravala (CEO, OffWorld)     ✔ Daniel Faber (CEO, Orbit Fab)     ✔ Shri C.R. Patil (Union Minister, Ministry of Jal Shakti)     ✔ Sai D. Prasad (Bharat Biotech )     ✔ Dhruv Kohli (VP, Public Sector Business, HCLTech)     ✔ Dr. Vivek Anand Oberoi(Entrepreneur & Actor)   ✔ Dr Sabine Kapasi The momentum is building. As 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽-𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, Riceberg Ventures remains committed to driving groundbreaking collaborations and transformative innovation. Swipe to see insights from WEF 2025 →  What are your thoughts on India’s leadership in Deep-Tech and Spacetech? Let’s discuss. #WEF2025 #Spacetech #DeepTech #Biotech #Innovation #India #RicebergVentures

Riceberg at Indiaspora's Forum for Good: A Week of Inspiration and Collaboration Last week, our Founding Partners, Ankit and Lino, had the privilege of attending Indiaspora Forum for Good, an event that brought together Inspiring Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Changemakers from across the globe. The most powerful aspect of the event was the opportunity to connect and engage with like-minded individuals who share a deep-rooted passion for creating positive change while staying connected to their Indian heritage. Key Takeaways and Highlights 🚀 Learning from Industry Leaders: Ankit had the chance to meet inspiring figures such as Kris Gopalakrishnan and Anand Deshpande, visionaries who have built multi-billion-dollar businesses while maintaining unparalleled humility - a trait that continues to inspire us at Riceberg. 💡 Alignment on IP and Innovation: A major highlight was the discussion on India's need to invest in intellectual property (IP) creation. Industry leaders emphasized the importance of focusing on deep tech and innovation - a vision we share at Riceberg Ventures. The next leap forward will come from cutting-edge innovation and homegrown technology solving both local and global challenges. 📈 Riceberg’s Startups in the Spotlight: It was a proud moment to see startups from our investment portfolio, such as Manastu Space and Ethereal Exploration Guild, already being recognized by prominent business leaders like Sunil Kant Munjal. The acknowledgment of these startups at the event reinforced the impact that Riceberg-backed ventures are making in the deep tech ecosystem. 🌍 Exploring Cultural and Technological Synergies: Beyond business, the event also provided an opportunity to experience cultural unity. Visits to the #SheikhZayedMosque and #BAPS Temple in #AbuDhabi symbolized the growing multicultural harmony in the region. 🤖 AI for Impact: One of the most compelling conversations centered around the role of AI in driving positive change. Rather than viewing AI as a threat, the discussions emphasized AI as a powerful tool to solve real-world challenges. From legal tech solutions like Adalat AI (tackling India's 50M+ pending legal cases) to Karya AI, which leverages AI for social good by creating jobs. 🏆A Memorable Interaction with Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi: Meeting Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi was one of the most inspiring moments of the event. His story of taking a selfie with himself upon winning the Nobel Prize was a reminder that self-belief and perseverance are key to achieving greatness. The event's last day was focused on AI and was hosted by the DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. A big thank you to Indiaspora for organizing this phenomenal gathering. The future of Indian innovation is bright, and we at Riceberg Ventures are excited to be part of this journey. #RicebergVentures #Indiaspora #DeepTech #IPCreation #Indiaspora #ForumForGood #AIforgood

The Union Budget 2025 was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2025. It introduces significant measures to boost India's Startup Ecosystem, Deep-Tech Innovation, AI Research, and Clean Energy Initiatives. Key highlights include: - ₹10,000 crore renewal to the Fund of Funds for AIFs, expected to attract ₹1-1.5 lakh crore in startup investments. - Exploration of a Deep Tech Fund of Funds to further strengthen advanced technology sectors. - 10,000 fellowships under the PM Research Fellowship Scheme for tech research at IITs and IISc. - ₹20,000 crore investment in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) for nuclear energy advancements. - ₹500 crore allocation for AI initiatives, reinforcing India's leadership in artificial intelligence. Our Founding Partner Ankit Anand emphasizes, "These initiatives are crucial for accelerating innovation and positioning India as a global hub for startups." Read more about his views in the following ET News : https://lnkd.in/dc74Z-fq Outlook Business : https://lnkd.in/gqHqnncC AIM :https://lnkd.in/gs96VpW4 Invest India #UnionBudget2025 #Startups #DeepTech #AI #Innovation #CleanEnergy #NuclearEnergy #TechFunding #IndiaGrowth #Entrepreneurship #SMRs #Research #AIF #PMFellowship

🚀 𝗣𝗦𝟰 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘂’𝘀 𝗩𝘆𝗼𝗺 𝟮𝗨 🚀 With immense pride, we celebrate the 100% success of Mission Adyanta, marking a spectacular milestone for Manastu Space and its groundbreaking propulsion technology, Vyom 2U. 💫 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗦𝟰 𝗣𝗦𝗟𝗩 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 On 13 January 2025, over the Port Blair ground station at 15:30 IST, Vyom 2U enabled a somersault display on the PS4 platform, firing continuously for 120+ seconds and imparting an angular velocity of 1.5°/sec, showcasing exceptional agility and precision. This achievement earned accolades from ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization teams. 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 🌌 325+ hours in space 🌏 217 orbits around Earth completed 🔧 Fully operational, with all critical components performing flawlessly 🔥 150+ seconds of cumulative firing in space 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. Mission Adyanta is far from over, and the next breakthrough is already on the horizon. With Vyom 2U still performing flawlessly, we are preparing to push the boundaries of what’s possible in space propulsion within this very mission. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀! 🌟 #SpaceInnovation #100PercentSuccess #PushingBoundaries Sanjeev Bikhchandani Vibhore Sharma Preetinder Singh Panjrath KRS Jamwal Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India Riceberg Ventures IAN Group (formerly Indian Angel Network) SanchiConnect Arul Mehra Mirik Gogri Roots Ventures E2MC (Earth-to-Mars Capital) Ventures Raphael Roettgen, CFA Raghu Das Sanjiv Bajaj Padmaja Ruparel Raman Sobti Pradeep Goyal Prashant Pahade

As 2024 comes to a close, we at Manastu Space celebrated a surreal milestone—witnessing our first 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺, 𝗩𝘆𝗼𝗺 𝟮𝗨, launch aboard the 𝗣𝗦𝗟𝗩 𝗖-𝟲𝟬 as part of '𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘆𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮‘🚀. Mounted on the POEM-4 platform, our system will now undergo tests to prove its potential for sustainable space propulsion. Sharing this journey with India’s historic 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘅 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, which showcased advancements in space docking, in-orbit fuel transfers, and the foundation for an indigenous space station, made the moment even more special. We are deeply grateful to ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization and IN-SPACe for providing an incredible platform like POEM to test our product and many others, and for live-streaming their events, enabling people across the globe to share the joy of seeing their systems soar into space. The liftoff brought thrilling moments, tears, hugs, and immense pride—reminding us of the hard work and teamwork that brought us here. A huge shoutout to the entire team at Manastu and the family members who stood by us, celebrating and witnessing as Manastu created history! This mission marks the start of a greener, more innovative future and sets the stage for an even brighter 2025. Look up at the sky— 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲, and this is just the beginning! #manastuspace #sustainability #POEM #innovation

🌟 The Future of Space Is Green, Thanks to Manastu Space! We are thrilled to celebrate the groundbreaking achievement of one of our portfolio companies, Manastu Space, as they prepare to make history with Mission Adyanta! 🚀 Manastu Space has developed Vyom 2U, the world’s safest and most efficient green propulsion system, designed to replace toxic, carcinogenic satellite propulsion systems with a sustainable alternative. Powered by their proprietary hydrogen-peroxide blend, MS289, Vyom 2U is a remarkable leap forward for sustainable space technology, featuring: 🔹 High-Performance Green Propellant 🔹 High-Temperature Catalyst 🔹 Advanced Combustion Chamber 🔹 Indigenous Space-Grade Heater 🔹 Smart Electronics & Interfaces This cutting-edge system is set to undergo testing aboard ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization’s POEM-4 as part of Mission Adyanta, taking it to TRL-8 and opening the doors for commercial adoption on a large scale. Join us in celebrating this milestone in sustainable space innovation, and don’t miss the launch: 🕘 Liftoff: 30th December, 9:58 PM IST (21:58 hours) 🎥 Watch live: https://lnkd.in/g6_393Bs Congratulations to the incredible team at Manastu Space for leading the charge in creating a greener future for space exploration! 🌍🚀 #Sustainability #SpaceTech #Innovation #ManastuSpace #MissionAdyanta #RicebergVentures