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A podcast for entrepreneurs who are looking to build & grow their startups. Avoid common traps & learn uncommon strategies & tactics from makers & doers of startup ecosystem. Prime Ventures is a early-stage venture fund which focuses on startups that not only need capital but also require mentoring to transform them into disruptive companies. We share a passion for working closely with entrepreneurs and enjoy sharing their journey in a high-frequency, interactive and fun environment.Read more about us at http://primevp.in

Prime Venture Partners Podcast Prime Venture Partners: Early Stage VC Fund

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A podcast for entrepreneurs who are looking to build & grow their startups. Avoid common traps & learn uncommon strategies & tactics from makers & doers of startup ecosystem. Prime Ventures is a early-stage venture fund which focuses on startups that not only need capital but also require mentoring to transform them into disruptive companies. We share a passion for working closely with entrepreneurs and enjoy sharing their journey in a high-frequency, interactive and fun environment.Read more about us at http://primevp.in

    Gaming & Venture Capital Funding in India

    Gaming & Venture Capital Funding in India

    In this special podcast episode, our in-house Gaming experts Shripati Acharya and Gaurav Ranjan (Investments @PrimeVenturePartners) share everything about the ‘Gaming’ sector in India. They share deep insights on the current state, the future, game categories and what kind of companies Prime is excited to invest in. 
    Why is Prime bullish about the Gaming Market in India?
    No. of Gamers in India - 500 Million (50 Crore)No. of paying Gamers in India - 150 Million (15 Crore)Expected size of Market - $3.5 Billion - $4 BillionWatch the full episode to learn more about how today is the best time to be a ‘Gaming’ Entrepreneur in India and what kind of startup you should be building:
    ​​0:00 - Evolution and Future of Indian Gaming
    4:12 - Evolution and Growth of Gaming Market
    16:58 - Monetization Strategies in Mobile Gaming
    25:09 - The Future of Gaming Investments
    34:55 - Building Organic Distribution for Video Games
    40:48 - Evolution of Web3 Gaming
    52:53 - Gaming Entrepreneurship Opportunities in India

    P.S: you’ll learn why we invested in our portfolio companies like Hitwicket and Glip. 

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    • 54 min
    The ‘Money & Opportunity in Bharat’ with Nitin Agrawal, Founder & CEO, Navadhan Capital

    The ‘Money & Opportunity in Bharat’ with Nitin Agrawal, Founder & CEO, Navadhan Capital

    In this podcast episode, Shivani Kulkarni (AVP, Investments @ Prime Venture Partners ) speaks to Nitin Agrawal (Founder & CEO @ Navadhan Capital), an IRMA graduate, a former CEO of Spandana Sphoorty and an inspiring leader passionate about rural India.


    Nitin highlights his journey from a lower middle class family in Meerut in Uttar Pradesh to CEO of India's leading micro-finance organisations. 


    He encourages entrepreneurs by narrating personal stories in Rural India from his 20+ years of experience travelling across every nook and corner of the country. 


    Tune in to learn about #bharat , rural mindset, demographics, smartphone penetration, #jandhanyojana and much more:


    0:00 - Opportunities in Rural India
    11:24 - Evolution of Rural Finance and Livelihoods
    20:03 - Rural Tech Transformation and Opportunities
    32:45 - Building a Tech-Led Scale-Up Business
    45:32 - Parenting and Tech


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    • 46 min
    MakeMyTrip Acquisition, 2000+ cities in India, an incredible 'Savaari' with Gaurav Aggarwal, Founder & CEO at Savaari

    MakeMyTrip Acquisition, 2000+ cities in India, an incredible 'Savaari' with Gaurav Aggarwal, Founder & CEO at Savaari

    In this podcast episode, Amit Somani speaks to Gaurav Aggarwal the incredible Founder & CEO at Savaari Car Rentals who inspiringly led his company to be acquired by MakeMyTrip in 2023/2024.  

    Savaari is India's largest premier chauffeur driven inter-city car rental service with presence in 2000+ Indian cities.

    Gaurav is a resilient, poster boy of Indian Startup M&A success story. He has silently built a ~₹100 Crore ARR startup by just raising 2 rounds of funding in a crowded space amidst the storms of global competition (with billions of dollars). 

    This strategic Merger & Acquisition (M&A) with MakeMyTrip is a trendsetter and exemplar for all founders in the Indian startup ecosystem and VCs alike. 

    He signs off saying, Savaari Car Rentals will be a ~₹1000 Crore company in 5 years! 

    Watch this episode to learn key snippets on building an enduring startup the right way in a very difficult unorganised, crowded market! 

    Listen to the podcast to learn more about:

    0:00 - From Cisco to Car Rental Startup

    4:16 - Transitioning to Entrepreneurship in India

    7:45 - Intercity Transportation Market Insights

    19:01 - Navigating the Competitive Landscape

    23:33 - Staying the Course

    30:59 - Entrepreneurship Evolution and Growth Strategy

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    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Primevp_in

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    • 42 min
    This Genius built a ~800 Crore Startup (Bootstrapped & Profitable) with Mukri, Founder ZopSmart

    This Genius built a ~800 Crore Startup (Bootstrapped & Profitable) with Mukri, Founder ZopSmart

    In this podcast episode, Amit Somani speaks to Mukesh Singh a.k.a Mukri (Founder of ZopSmart) a winner of the ‘Economic Times Comeback Kid Award Winner, 2023’. 

    Mukri is a maverick entrepreneur who has staged an unimaginable dramatic pivot shutting down a 70%-80% revenue business to focusing on a newer product based on market estimation and gut. 

    He talks about his inspiration from ‘Lego’ and ‘Intel’ to have made the most important decision in building this mammoth ~800 Crore company at ~70%-80% margins! 

    Another valuable piece he shares on the US GTM strategy including how he does 300 hours of preparation before every customer meeting. This episode is a rollercoaster enlightening current and future entrepreneurs in the most remarkable way. 

    Tune into this episode to get inspired, learn and traverse across a marvelous entrepreneurial journey.

    Listen to the podcast to learn more about:

    0:00 - Entrepreneurial Journey With Mukri Singh
    4:10 - Discovering Self and Startup Lessons
    14:42 - Entrepreneurship Journey
    19:00 - Challenges and Opportunities in E-Commerce / Retail
    28:53 - Importance of Core in Business Strategy
    36:59 - Value Over Uniqueness in Startup Growth
    49:09 - Entrepreneurial Insights and Reading Habits

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/primevp/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Primevp_in

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    Digii -  The Ed’Tech’ transforming India’s education
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    • 56 min
    Digii - The Ed’Tech’ transforming India’s education

    Digii - The Ed’Tech’ transforming India’s education

    In this exciting new episode, Amit Somani spoke to Hemant Sahal -  a missionary entrepreneur solving a critical problem of digitizing Indian universities and institutions. 

    Hemant’s insights on the necessity for specialized enterprise software (SaaS) in education institutions are compelling, as he recounts his multifaceted experiences as a student, teacher, and administrator. These experiences shaped his realization of the significant gap in technology that educational institutions faced, which led to the inception of Digii.

    Listen to the podcast to learn more about:

    0:00 -  Entrepreneurship in EdTech for India
    7:10 -  Education Institutions in India
    12:20 - Transformation and Future of Higher Education
    23:05 - Technology Adoption in Indian Institutions
    32:13 -  How to sell Edtech in India?
    35:57 -  Lessons Learned in Entrepreneurship Journey

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    This podcast is for you. Do let us know what you like about the podcast, what you don't like, the guests you'd like to have on the podcast and the topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes.
    Digii -  The Ed’Tech’ transforming India’s education
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    • 42 min
    How Bolt.Earth is charging 1300+ Indian cities - Part 2' with Jyotiranjan Harichandan, Co-founder, Bolt. Earth

    How Bolt.Earth is charging 1300+ Indian cities - Part 2' with Jyotiranjan Harichandan, Co-founder, Bolt. Earth

    In this podcast episode, Sanjay Swamy one of the first institutional investors in Bolt.Earth embarks on a reminiscent journey with Jyoti, as we uncover the story of India's most exciting EV charging startup. 

    Jyoti shares insights from audacious beginnings selling EV software solutions to Chinese manufacturers and how COVID helped them 'Make in India' for India launching the world's most affordable EV charger during the pandemic. 

    He explains the critical pivot, business strategy, technology and team-building that has led to Bolt.Earth gaining 65-70% market share for 2 and 3 wheeler EV charging in India. 

    With 30K+ charging points across 1300+ cities, Bolt.Earth is building the Android for EVs - watch this episode to learn the story of how this visionary entrepreneur has built their incredible startup.

    • 24 min

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