Nasscom names first “Innovation Shortlist”
At a time when US enterprise software firms are facing challenging times thanks to a “Perfect Storm” created by the rise of Open Source software and the Software as a…
The Private Equity opportunity in Real Estate
While the other trends we are looking forward to in 2006 – a steady pick up in buyout activity and the re-emergence of early-stage technology investing – might or might…
Who is the VC’s customer?
Fred Wilson has a great take on this topic: Many of the people I know in the venture capital business think their customers are their investors, called LPs in the…
What ‘s hot in India? A US-India VC’s perspective
Vineet Buch of BlueRun has a nice post on “What’s looking promising in India in 2006?” from an investor’s perspective. Some extracts: * Consumer Internet: I predict that the interesting…
Global telecom equipment makers looking at manufacturing in India
Businessworld has a cover story on how and why global telecom equipment firms are beginning to manufacture in India. One of the driving factors behind this growing interest is, without…
Bennett Coleman portfolio crosses 40
The tally of companies in which Bennett, Coleman & Co. (BCCL), the publishers of Times of India and Economic Times, has acquired stakes has crossed 40, according to a Businessworld…
New Seed Funds: Right time, Right Place, Right Model
On Monday (Dec 19), I attended the soft launch of Mentor Partners, a unique technology-focused seed fund, in Bangalore. The firm plans to initially invest $1 million each in 10…
What ails buyouts in India?
Why is it that despite several months of trying, large buyout funds have not been able to close any significant deals in India? The answer seems to be the lack…
Are India’s listed cos. prepared for Clause 49?
Knowledge@Wharton has an article on how India’s public companies must meet a January 1, 2006, deadline to comply with sweeping new corporate governance standards. Extracts: The reforms, ordained by the…
VentureWoods becomes a group blog
VentureWoods a blog started by entrepreneur-turned-VC Alok Mittal has since turned into a platform with multiple contributors (including yours truly) from the Indian VC-Start-up eco-system. Arun Natarajan is the Founder…