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…
TCS steps on the gas
Businessworld has a cover story on TCS’ growth strategies post its IPO. Here is an extract relating to the acquisition strategy of India’ top IT services firm: Apart from HCL…
“Sequoia-Indiatimes deal off”
Sequoia Capital has decided against partnering WestBridge Capital in their proposed investment into Times Internet which operates the Indiatimes.com portal and e-commerce service, reports Businessworld. It was planned that a…
Will Glenmark’s new drug propel it to the big league?
Businessworld profiles Glenmark’s early success with its new experimental drug oglemilast meant to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The deal with Forest Labs is worth $190 million (Rs…
Opportunities and perils for Indian cos. hunting for global auto part makers
“Plenty of global auto part makers are up for sale. And the money is not hard to find. But there are big risks, and Indian companies need to choose their…
Forbes on the new boom in India’s textile industry
Forbes has an article on the new boom in India’s textile industry. Some extracts: The industry accounts for 30% of India’s exports. China does a much larger dollar volume in…
Refreshing “Web Two Point Oh!”
In case you track the Web 2.0 scene/debate (aka by some as “Bubble 2.0”), check this site out. Just refreshing the page will get you new “VC friendly” Web 2.0…