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Sadev Ventures Principal Zeal Lilani discusses founder resilience and India's startup ecosystem
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- Sadev Ventures
- What it does
- early-stage venture capital firm
- Kind
- Analysis
What they do
Sadev Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on supporting startups as they scale from 0 to 100
What happened
Zeal Lilani, a Principal at Sadev Ventures, shares insights on the challenges founders face and the sectors she believes will drive innovation in India
Why it matters
The firm uses an operator-led approach, drawing on the experience of its managing partner, who previously served as COO at BharatPe
The details
- Sadev Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on supporting startups as they scale from 0 to 100.
- Zeal Lilani, a Principal at Sadev Ventures, discusses the challenges founders face and the sectors she believes will drive innovation in India.
- The firm uses an operator-led approach, drawing on the experience of its managing partner, who previously served as COO at BharatPe.
- Lilani highlights that the jump from 10 to 100 is where the real challenge begins for founders, requiring resilience, operational discipline, and strong people management.
- Sadev Ventures actively helps founders through strategic guidance, network introductions, fundraising advice, and operational insights.
The bigger picture
- The venture capital ecosystem has matured significantly since the 2021 investment boom, with investors becoming more disciplined in valuations and due diligence.
- Founders are increasingly building products rooted in Indian strengths and taking them to global markets.
- Lilani believes the education sector could see major disruption with the integration of AI, as global AI companies invest heavily in India and partner with schools.
The deal
- Type
- other
Founders
- Zeal Lilani, Principal
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