Billion Dollar Moves™ with Sarah Chen-Spellings | Global Venture Capital Inside India’s $1 Trillion Venture Revolution w/ Kalaari Capital, General Catalyst, DM Gupta & Lightspeed India
Nov 13, 2025
Join four leaders in Indian venture capital as they drive the conversation on the country's evolving landscape. Vani Kola shares insights on the emphasis on smaller funds and founder ecosystems, while Priya Mohan discusses the democratization of access and opportunity for women. Dr. Aarti Gupta highlights the surge of family offices and their impact on the investment scene, and Shruvi Shrivastava analyzes emerging tech trends like premiumization and financial inclusion. Together, they offer a glimpse into a transformative era for India’s entrepreneurial spirit.
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India Is Its Own Venture Lifecycle
- India is not a copy-paste of Silicon Valley and requires local reorientation.
- The ecosystem is adolescent and needs tailored capital and time to mature.
Fund Women Intentionally, Not Loosely
- Create deliberate support mechanisms to fund women without lowering standards.
- Use targeted capital allocations and internal teams to listen and back women founders objectively.
Family Offices Are A New Venture Engine
- Family offices in India are rapidly growing and moving toward private investments.
- This shift creates a major new source of capital for startups and funds.