Meet Vaishvi Bansal , a former founder of StarYup Ventures, turned investor and now serving as a Portfolio Manager at Marwari Catalysts

Marwari Catalysts is an accelerator program that invests in early-stage startups.
They first provide mentorship for 3 months and then invest in the startups, offering guidance across all segments of the business.

🌟 Favorite Startup: Cloud Kitchen Prasadam 🌟
She shared that one of her favourite startups is a cloud kitchen that prepares Prasad and sends it directly to customers' homes.

📌 Tips for Aspiring Founders:

1. Do Your Research: Vaishvi advises founders to thoroughly research and approach venture capitalists who specifically invest in their sector. Understanding the investor’s focus area can significantly increase your chances of securing funding

2. Tailor Your Pitch: When preparing to pitch, it’s crucial to tailor your presentation to the specific requirements of the investor.
A personalized pitch demonstrates that you’ve done your homework and are serious about your venture.

📚 Vaishvi's Recommendations:
• Atomic Habits by James Clear: Vaishvi highly recommends this book, which has been instrumental in her journey. It teaches how small, consistent actions can lead to significant impact over time—valuable advice for any founder

• Inc42 Media Newsletter: Stay updated on the latest startup trends, news, and insights by subscribing to this newsletter.

Upon being asked what she enjoys most, Vaishvi shares that she enjoyed her time as a founder more than as an investor. Why? Because as a founder, you get to build everything from scratch—a process she finds incredibly exciting.

Reach out to Vaishvi Bansal if you are looking for investment for Startups.

Key Takeaways from Vaishvi Bansal:
✅ Enjoy the startup journey and embrace the challenges of building from scratch.
✅ Research and approach investors who align with your sector.
✅ Customize your pitch to match the investor's specific interests and requirements.
✅ Consistency is key—small habits can create big impacts.

I would like to thanks Vaishvi Bansal and other panelist Aditi Sinha and Ashna Agarwal for sharing their insights and tips for the investment.

A special thanks to eChai Ventures , Draper Startup House , and the amazing co-hosts Radhika Mohta , and moderator Mansi Baheti, Nivin Joseph , and Tanya mary for organizing such an insightful event.

P.S. Feel free to reach out to me, Bhavik Gupta and follow Startups Manch, if you’re interested in startups, funding, finding innovative ideas, or exploring new opportunities.