Feb 25 2025 40 mins 2
💰How do VCs raise billions before they invest in startups? What happens behind the scenes when venture capitalists secure funding from Limited Partners (LPs)?
📌 Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
2:45 - How Gautam Mago & Rahul Chowdhri Became VCs
4:55 - The Growth of India’s Startup & VC Ecosystem Over the Years
7:40 - How LPs Shape the Venture Capital Industry
12:08 - What VCs Look for in a Startup
16:35 - Fundraising Mistakes Founders Make & How to Avoid Them
21:20 - India vs Global VC Markets: Differences in Investment Strategies
26:05 - Sectors & Trends That Will Define the Next Wave of Startups
30:50 - Why Exits Matter: IPOs, Acquisitions & VC Returns Explained
36:45 - Advice for Founders
For the first time, three of India’s top VCs pull back the curtain on the venture capital fundraising process!
Rahul Chowdhri (Stellaris Ventures), Gautam Mago (A91 Partners), and Amit Somani (Prime VP) break down:
✅ How do VCs raise capital from LPs & the challenges they face?
✅ The key questions LPs ask before backing a VC fund.
✅ How are investment decisions made when managing hundreds of millions?
✅ Why fundraising is just a startup problem—VCs do it too!
With ~$2 Billion collectively raised for Indian startups, this episode is a must-watch for founders, investors, and anyone looking to understand the world of venture capital.
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