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Don't miss the Headstart's upcoming Startup Saturday event on Navigating Dynamic Fundraising Landscapes and Building Consumer First Brand for the New India on April 27th. Learn the art of pitching directly from beloved Shark Tank S3 founders, industry experts and Marquee Investors. #Startups #Investors #Delhi #Headstart #Fundraising (All views are personal)

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurran's strategic investment in The Man Company in 2018 has proven to be a lucrative venture. Emami Ltd recently acquired The Man Company for ₹400 crore, resulting in a staggering 400% return on investment. Khurrana, who has been the brand ambassador for The Man Company, played a pivotal role in its growth. His endorsement and active involvement helped the brand establish a strong presence in the men's grooming market. "I've always believed in The Man Company's vision," said Khurrana. "It's gratifying to witness its impact on the industry." Hitesh Dhingra, founder of The Man Company, echoed Khurrana's sentiments, highlighting the significance of their partnership. "Ayushmann's authenticity and passion have been instrumental in our success," Dhingra noted. Think your network would benefit from this information? Share this post and let's build a stronger startup community together! Follow us at Unbox Startups for more such content and stories. Bhisham Bhateja | Arpit Upadhyay | Anadi Gahlot | Radhika Nangia | S.Divya Rao | Vaibhav Agarwal | Ishitha Sawhney | Abhishek Rana | #startupindia #entrepreneurship #investment #bollywood #unboxstartups

Meet Ruchi Kalra, the powerhouse entrepreneur hailing from Gurgaon, India, who has not one, but two unicorn startups under her belt: OfBusiness and Oxyzo. Teaming up with her husband, Ashish Mohapatra, they've built an empire valued at a whopping Rs 52,000 crore+. In an age where unicorn startups are a dime a dozen, Kalra and Mohapatra stand out from the crowd by prioritizing growth and profitability above all else. The result? Two wildly successful unicorns—OfBusiness and Oxyzo Financial Services. Kalra's journey began in 2015 when she launched OfBusiness, a game-changing B2B platform revolutionizing how raw materials and industrial supplies are distributed. Today, it's valued at an impressive Rs 44,000 crore. Not stopping there, she also leads as the CEO of Oxyzo Financial Services, OfBusiness' lending arm, securing a massive $200 million investment at a valuation of $1 billion (Rs 8200 crore). Making history as the first couple in India to helm two unicorns, Kalra and Mohapatra are the ultimate power duo in the startup world. Their secret? A laser focus on profitability in an era where many giants struggle to turn a profit. While others chase expansion at any cost, Kalra's strategy is simple yet effective: ensuring profit in every transaction, much to the dismay of traditional investors. With Kalra at the helm, it's clear that success isn't just about unicorn status—it's about building sustainable, profit-driven ventures that stand the test of time. #Entrepreneurship #UnicornClub #SuccessStory #womenentrepreneurship #startups Madhuri Awande More stories on website: https://lnkd.in/dwVWAA33 Ruchi Kalra Oxyzo Financial Services

🚀 Calling Udaipur Startups, MSMEs, Investors, and Innovators! Mark your calendars—on 24th & 25th December 2024, Devang Raja, Founder of Venture Wolf, will be in Udaipur to meet brilliant minds driving the entrepreneurial ecosystem. 💡 This is your opportunity to: ✔ Share your ideas and gain valuable insights ✔ Collaborate on impactful ventures ✔ Explore funding opportunities with a global outlook 📅 Dates: 24th-25th December 2024 📲 Connect Directly with Devang Raja on WhatsApp: 98201 66033 Devang Raja - 5 Most Powerful Business Leaders in Fundraising Don’t let this chance slip by—take the leap and connect with a visionary who’s redefining success in the entrepreneurial world. Together, let’s create big opportunities! #EntrepreneurshipInIndia #VentureWolf #NetworkingForSuccess #StartupsIndia

Fail Fast but learn faster..! Since 2014, I've been building ventures of various sizes and capacities. Over the past decade, I've experienced countless ups and downs, trials and errors, and learned invaluable lessons on how to handle things and how not to. But even with all this experience, I still feel the same level of adrenaline rush when starting a new venture. Right now, I'm focusing on solving a smaller problem within a larger market segment. I've realized that while past experiences are helpful for benchmarking, they also come with their own set of peer pressures. The true beauty of building a venture from scratch is the excitement of the journey itself, not just the end result. Each step brings more adrenaline and joy as I immerse myself in the process. Interested to know more about what I’m building? Stay tuned for upcoming updates. Cheers to new beginnings and continuous growth! 🚀 #Entrepreneurship #NewVenture #ContinuousGrowth #startupindia StartupTN SRIKANTA PATRA Startup India

Crafting a compelling value proposition involves highlighting how your offering uniquely meets customer needs, stands out from competitors, and delivers targeted benefits. ✨ By emphasizing customer value, showcasing your competitive edge, and clearly communicating benefits tailored to your audience, you convey why your product or service is the best choice. 💡 Take your startup to new heights with iStart Rajasthan’s mentorship. Sign up now! #BrandPurpose #ValueProposition #BusinessStrategy #MarketingStrategy #iStartRajasthan #iStart #Entrepreneurship #Startup #StartupTips NITI Aayog Official Startup India DOIT&C Digital India Programme Invest India

With due respect to Aditya Birla Sir’s opinion, I feel starting a business isn’t just about having a lot of money. It’s about having a strong idea, passion, and the courage to take the first step. Many successful businesses started with small funds and grew through hard work and innovation. If we tell future entrepreneurs to play safe, how will they ever take the leap to create something big? Hey Nikhil Kamath, Deepinder Goyal - what's your opinion? Dear LinkedIn community, what do you think? Should young #entrepreneurs take risks or play safe? Let’s discuss! #startups

TECH JOURNEY :: DAY 36 Vani Kolap: The Mother of Venture Capitalism in India! Once upon a time, in the bustling city of Bengaluru, there lived a remarkable woman named Vani Kolap. She had a heart full of passion and a mind brimming with ideas. From a young age, Vani dreamt of changing the world, of making it a better place for everyone. Vani's journey began with a simple belief: that success is not just about making money, but about following your passion. She understood that to make a difference, one must first believe in oneself. With this mantra in her heart, Vani set out to conquer the world of venture capitalism. In the world of venture capitalism, where risks are high and challenges abound, Vani stood tall as a pioneer. She founded Kalari Capital, a place where dreams met reality, where budding entrepreneurs found a home for their ideas to flourish. Vani's secret to success was simple yet powerful: passion, passion, passion. She believed that when you love what you do, success follows naturally. But it wasn't just passion; it was also about having insight into something new, about reimagining the old and the new in ways no one had thought of before. Through Kalari Capital, Vani invested in the dreams of countless entrepreneurs. She saw potential where others saw obstacles. Her investments in companies like Flipkart, Snapdeal, and many others paved the way for a new era in Indian business. But Vani's journey wasn't without challenges. She faced setbacks and disappointments, but she never gave up. Her resilience and determination were unwavering, like a warrior practicing Kalari Payatu, a martial art from her homeland. Vani's story teaches us that success is not about where you start but about where you are determined to go. It's about believing in yourself, staying true to your passion, and never giving up, no matter how tough the road may seem. As Vani Kolap once said, "Success is not just a destination; it's a journey of passion, determination, and belief in oneself." So, let Vani's story inspire you to chase your dreams, to believe in your ideas, and to never forget that with passion and perseverance, anything is possible. #VaniKolap #VentureCapitalism #Entrepreneurship #Inspiration #Passion #BelieveInYourself #NeverGiveUp

In a recent episode of Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath’s podcast, Aditya Birla Group's Chairman, Kumar Mangalam Birla candidly shared that a sum of Rs 1 crore is not sufficient enough for launching a startup. Kamath asked Birla, “If a young entrepreneur had ₹1 crore or ₹2 crore, is there an industry you’d recommend with strong tailwinds?” However, Birla bluntly responded, “₹1 crore is just not enough to start any business today.” Kamath’s follow-up question was, ‘What if it was ₹10 crore?’ Birla elaborated that given the complexities and growing challenges, even ₹10 crore might not stretch far enough. While the Zerodha founder suggested that one could open a small jewelry store with ₹10 crore, Birla rejected the idea by saying that one needs a lot more, at least around ₹30 crore for the same. The Aditya Birla Group Chairman advised the young generation to keep the money in a bank instead of risking it on ventures that lack scalability or capital. An entrepreneur needs a sound financial backup to penetrate India's competitive markets covering infrastructure costs, investments in technology, and the cost of acquiring customers. From software to manufacturing industries, or e-commerce, an Indian startup rarely gets funded by less than ₹1 crore. Sharing memories of his early exposure to business, Birla talked about working alongside his father from the age of 18. Comparing this hands-on experience to a real-time MBA he admitted that it laid the groundwork for his eventual leadership of the Aditya Birla Group at just 28. #startuppedia #startup #zerodha #entrepreneur #startupfounder

I Strongly Disagree!!! with this statement, Paul Garaham has an article which says college students can start a startup provided execution is right Especially a tech startup, if you are a software developer you can code AWS is performance based if your startup takes off only then your cost increases Stratups with high initial fixed cost will be difficult and need massive investments like manufacturing setups. Even for manufacturing setups - if your prototype is good, you can raise some money or start at a smaller scale without automating all the processes like making things by Hand... Startups with variable cost, margins can be baked in from the beginning to at least break even.