#Throwback
๐ฎ๐ณ #Bangalore: Would you attend a startup demo day on a Saturday evening?
4 years since I last saw Jatin at DSH Singapore for eChai Ventures, we finally caught up IRL โ this time co-hosting an eChai #startup pitch event and #investor panel discussion at DSH Bangalore. Our roof was filled with 130+ #entrepreneurs and investors.
Here are some learnings:
โณ45 DAYS to 6 MONTHS
Is the duration for which due diligence, getting a term sheet, to receiving money in the bank can take up to in the process of startups #fundraising (as a gauge) ๐ช
๐ RESOURCES
โ Venture Deals by Brad Feld is a great read to prepare founders who are #raisingcapital
โ indianvcs.com is a pooled resource built by some VC folks, for entrepreneurs to have access to investor contacts (built with Notion ๐ฅ)
๐ค๐ผ KEEP IT PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL
โ Before reaching out to an investor, research on the fund and what they invest in.
โ Be genuine and authentic. Dishonesty is a red flag; The industry is interconnected, and will soon find out ๐ฉ
โ
Seeing is believing. I wouldn't have imagined a pitch night on a weekend evening being full house, and the energy is uplifting.
Thanks a ton to the investors for their valuable insights (Vijetha, Himansu, Bikramjeet, Mohammed Amaan Memon) and all the entrepreneurs who came to share their vision and business ideas with us ๐ ... Not forgetting one of the best hyper-connectors and startup enablers around: Jatin ๐ฏ
WHO SHOULD I MEET NEXT? ๐
I've been here for two weeks already, but will be based out of Draper Startup House #India for the next couple more โ I'm happy to connect with #founders, #startups, #investors, ecosystem partners and would love to meet others who are also enabling the startup community! Thanks for the recs ๐๐ผ
Loving this journey so far!
Stay tuned for updates from BLR ๐ฎ๐ณ
๐ฎ๐ณ #Bangalore: Would you attend a startup demo day on a Saturday evening?
4 years since I last saw Jatin at DSH Singapore for eChai Ventures, we finally caught up IRL โ this time co-hosting an eChai #startup pitch event and #investor panel discussion at DSH Bangalore. Our roof was filled with 130+ #entrepreneurs and investors.
Here are some learnings:
โณ45 DAYS to 6 MONTHS
Is the duration for which due diligence, getting a term sheet, to receiving money in the bank can take up to in the process of startups #fundraising (as a gauge) ๐ช
๐ RESOURCES
โ Venture Deals by Brad Feld is a great read to prepare founders who are #raisingcapital
โ indianvcs.com is a pooled resource built by some VC folks, for entrepreneurs to have access to investor contacts (built with Notion ๐ฅ)
๐ค๐ผ KEEP IT PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL
โ Before reaching out to an investor, research on the fund and what they invest in.
โ Be genuine and authentic. Dishonesty is a red flag; The industry is interconnected, and will soon find out ๐ฉ
โ
Seeing is believing. I wouldn't have imagined a pitch night on a weekend evening being full house, and the energy is uplifting.
Thanks a ton to the investors for their valuable insights (Vijetha, Himansu, Bikramjeet, Mohammed Amaan Memon) and all the entrepreneurs who came to share their vision and business ideas with us ๐ ... Not forgetting one of the best hyper-connectors and startup enablers around: Jatin ๐ฏ
WHO SHOULD I MEET NEXT? ๐
I've been here for two weeks already, but will be based out of Draper Startup House #India for the next couple more โ I'm happy to connect with #founders, #startups, #investors, ecosystem partners and would love to meet others who are also enabling the startup community! Thanks for the recs ๐๐ผ
Loving this journey so far!
Stay tuned for updates from BLR ๐ฎ๐ณ
The eChai Effect - In Their Words
"From late-night brainstorming over chai to early morning founder calls, eChai has been more than just a network for me; itโs been home base for ideas, impact, and inspiration. What started as a simple meetup years ago turned into a powerful movement, connecting founders, creators, and dreamers. Iโve had the privilege of seeing startups find product-market fit, marketers (like me) find unexpected collaborations, and most importantly, people finding their tribe. เคธเคเคเคเฅเคเคงเฅเคตเค เคธเคเคตเคฆเคงเฅเคตเค โ Let us move together, speak together. Itโs not just a verse from the Rigveda โ itโs how Jatin and the entire eChai community truly operate. We donโt just network, we grow together. Forever grateful to be a part of the eChai Effect.
Jaydip Parikh
Chief Everything Officer at Tej SolPro
"I attended my first eChai event 3 yrs back, and no one knew me in the market. Over the next three years, eChai didnโt only help me with knowledge or networking, but it gave me an identity from being unknown to now being recognized by a group of inspirational entrepreneurs connected with eChai, who have been gracious enough to acknowledge me and Digipple."
Viraj Rajani
Co-Founder, Digipple
"The eChai platform has been super valuable for me - it has helped me gain a deeper understanding of domains in the startup and tech ecosystem. What stands out most is the celebration of knowledge, professional growth, and entrepreneurship - itโs one of the best for the Indian ecosystem. Along the way, Iโve also been fortunate to make some great friendships and connections too."
Shalin (Shawn) Parikh
Founder, MyCPE One
eChai Partner Brands
eChai Ventures partners with select brands as their growth partner - working together to explore new ideas, open doors, and build momentum across the startup ecosystem.
