ff Venture Capital’s Post

I am thrilled to announce that I have been promoted to Principal at ff Venture Capital. I joined the fund two years ago and with the support of the whole team, have been able to advance the goals of our company.  I also want to thank my peers, now lifelong friends, within this industry who have played a role in my success - I am grateful that y'all are constantly pushing me to be better and advocating for me in rooms where I am not present. While I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity, I’d be remiss to not recognize the challenges that Venture Capital as an industry and as an asset class is facing. Pitchbook estimates that VC capital raised in 2023 fell to about $70 billion from $173 billion in 2022, and some 3,200 startups have died in 2023, along with $27 billion in venture investment. This year will be pivotal for the venture capital ecosystem and as a pre-partner VC, I am quietly observing, learning, and fortifying my investing acumen because chance favors only the prepared mind (Louis Pasteur). And, resilience builds character. Our commitment remains steadfast in supporting our courageous portfolio founders pioneering the next wave of transformative technology startups, while also prudently managing LP capital and upholding fiduciary interests. While this announcement is bittersweet in the face of current market conditions, it is crucial to remember that this is a normal part of long-term investment cycles. We believe at ffVC that as one of the premier and longest-standing VC firms in NYC, we're equipped to navigate and wade through these turbulent waters. We're optimistic about the future and gearing ourselves for the next chapter of the firm's history. 

Venture capital firm Cornerstone Ventures has announced the launch of its second fund with a target size of $200 million including a green-shoe option of $50 million. The fund ticket sizes range from $5 million to $15 million in a mix of early- to growth-stage startups. As per Cornerstone, it plans to invest in 15-20 startups with the latest fund. The Mumbai-based firm plans to invest across software platforms and marketplaces operating in sectors such as financial services and insurance, retail, consumer goods and ecommerce, distribution and supply chain, and healthcare products and services. Its portfolio companies of the first fund includes Credilo, THB, Blubirch, and Dhiway. The fund claims to have facilitated $1-2 million additional annual recurring revenue for each of its portfolio companies and been an active participant in their respective growth journeys. The firm first launched Cornerstone Ventures Fund-I in 2019 with a size of about $50 million. The fund was deployed across 21 portfolio companies, primarily focused on B2B enterprise software-as-a-service business models. #CornerstoneVentures #VentureCapital #Startups #Investment #Growth #Innovation Pranav Tyagi Marketing Tusk

With a wealth of experience in Go-to-Market strategies, BuiltUp Ventures offers unique investment opportunities for the accredited investor. Watch this video to find out more about our portfolio companies that are poised to disrupt their industries and revolutionize the PropTech space. #proptech #smartcities #startups

With a wealth of experience in Go-to-Market strategies, BuiltUp Ventures offers unique investment opportunities for the accredited investor. Watch this video to find out more about our portfolio companies that are poised to disrupt their industries and revolutionize the PropTech space. #proptech #smartcities #startups

Investing in early-stage startups can be a rollercoaster ride, but with patience and partnerships, we can navigate the uncertain venture capital market. #venturecapital #startups #partnerships

Together with Coinvest Capital and Workland Offices we invite our members and startup founders to another session about US Venture Capital - join us for a fireside chat with Philip H. Beauregard managing partner at Impellent Ventures. Registration link in the comments. #startups #businessangels

#Update Titan Capital, founded by Snapdeal | AceVector Group co-founders, has raised INR 200 crore for its new fund. This fund will invest in promising startups from Titan Capital's seed portfolio. The goal is to provide these startups with the necessary capital to continue their growth and success. The fund has attracted a diverse group of investors, including family offices, CEOs, and venture capital firms. Titan Capital aims to support the founders of these startups and help them build category-defining companies. Read the story: https://ow.ly/NbxC50T3ERF Rohit Bansal and Kunal Bahl #TitanCapital #StartupFunding #VentureCapital #SeedInvestment #FounderSupport #StartupSuccess #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #InvestmentNews #TechStartups

 Venture into the roots of venture capital with ARDC, the brainchild of the visionary Georges Doriot!   Founded by Doriot, ARDC stands as the world's first formal venture capital institution, pioneering support for startups. Imagine being in Doriot's shoes, shaping the destiny of startups like Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) through strategic investments!   His insights and funding played a pivotal role in turning DEC into a thriving venture. At TractionMate, we're all about channeling the spirit of Doriot to help startups find their ideal customers and forge paths to success.   Let's embark on a journey together, connecting startups with the right backers and making dreams a reality! #VentureCapitalJourney #StartupFunding #GeorgesDoriotLegacy #TractionMateMagic #StartupSuccess #VentureCapitalStories #CustomerDiscovery #IdealBackers #StartupDreams #InnovationUnleashed #TractionMateAdventures #FundingTheFuture #RevolutionizingStartups #VentureCapitalPioneers #StartupImpact #ConnectingDreamers #TractionMateGuidance #StartupMagic #InvestingWisdom #TractionMateConnections #StartupTrailblazers #FundingInnovation #StartupAdventure #InvestingInDreams #TractionMateExperience #StartupPioneers #FundingDreams #TractionMateSupport #StartupInnovation #VentureCapitalWorld #TractionMateDreams

After an incredible 13-year journey at Nexus Venture Partners, Managing Director Sameer Brij Verma is embarking on a new chapter in his entrepreneurial voyage! As Sameer prepares to bid farewell to Nexus, he sets his sights on launching his own investment fund, with a diversified approach towards early-stage investments, as reported by ET. With discussions underway, Sameer's vision encompasses a multi-sector, multi-stage fund poised to make significant waves in the startup ecosystem. During his tenure at Nexus, Sameer has been instrumental in nurturing several homegrown startups, including Unacademy, Postman, Turtlemint, and Apollo.io, among others. His strategic investments span across consumer tech, enterprise, SaaS, healthcare, and B2B commerce verticals, leaving an indelible mark on the ecosystem. As Sameer gears up for this new venture, his focus remains on fostering startups for future success, aiming to guide them towards public offerings with substantial valuations. His departure follows Nexus Venture Partners' successful closure of its Nexus Ventures VII fund at $700 Mn last year. Amidst the evolving landscape of the Indian startup ecosystem, Sameer's move underscores the resilience and dynamism of the venture capital realm. Despite challenges, investors continue to demonstrate unwavering support, as evidenced by the launch of numerous India-focused funds in recent years. We congratulate Sameer Brij Verma on his remarkable journey at Nexus Venture Partners and eagerly await the exciting ventures ahead! #NexusVenturePartners #StartupEcosystem #InvestmentFund #EntrepreneurialJourney #NewChapter #StartupSuccess #VentureCapital #TechInvestments #IndianStartups #Innovation #Resilience

Huddle Ventures, a Gurgaon-based venture capital firm, announced that its second fund, initially targeted at ₹100 crore, has been oversubscribed and will close at ₹150 crore. This demonstrates growing investor confidence in the firm’s ability to support early-stage startups across various sectors. Founded by Ishaan Khosla and Sanil Sachar, Huddle Ventures focuses on early-stage investments, providing both capital and strategic support. The firm plans approximately 20 investments from this fund, with initial amounts ranging from $500k to $1 million per company. #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #EarlyStageInvesting #HuddleVentures #Fundraising #InvestorConfidence #TechStartups #AgriTech #FinTech #HealthcareInvesting #startup77