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The Chennai Angels network gets its first CEO

The Chennai Angels (TCA), an angel investor forum which helps entrepreneurs and start-ups with funding, said that it has a new chief executive officer, Chandran Krishnan on board. TCA is a leading angel network head-quartered in Chennai. Over the years, it has funded over 50 start-ups with about ₹75 crore deployed. TCA’s exit rate is 20%

The Chennai Angels fund uFony, School Diary

School Diary® is a user-friendly platform that caters to K12 schools, helping them engage students and conduct classes virtually without compromising on privacy. It is an integrated virtual classroom with online teaching, virtual PTMs, instant academic and non-academic updates, and even an online store where parents can shop for school product

Brinc TechBlazers Accelerator Program

Brinc, one of the world’s leading global venture accelerators, and The Chennai Angels (TCA), a leading angel investor network, are launching an online acceleration program for AgriTech & FoodTech, HealthTech, and FinTech startups, for which applications are now open.

[Funding alert] FMCG distribution platform Dropshop raises Rs 9.3 Cr in pre-Series A led by Inflection Point Ventures

FMCG distribution platform Drop shop will use the funds to strengthen its product and scale up operations to handle more brands and enter new markets like Chennai and Hyderabad. Bengaluru-based one-stop distribution platform for FMCG brands Dropshop

[Funding alert] Backpacker hostel startup goSTOPS raises $1M in pre-Series A round led by IAN, Yuj Ventures

Backpacker hostel brand goSTOPS on Thursday said it raised $1 million in a pre-Series A round led by Indian Angel Network (IAN) and Yuj Ventures — the private investing arm of the family office of Xander Group founder Sid Yog. KRS Jamwal, Uday Chatterjee, and Mitesh Shah led this round at IAN.

12 early-stage startups signalling Chennai’s rise as a key innovation hub in India

Between January and June 2021, Chennai attained the 6th spot among the eight Tier-I cities in terms of number of deals (17), as well as amount of funding ($73.8 million) raised, data by YourStory Research reveals.

[Funding alert] AI-based edtech startup SP Robotic Works raises $3M in Series A round

The funding round witnessed additional participation from BCCL and its existing investors Indian Angel Network and multiple renowned Angel Investors like Ajai Chowdhry (Founder, HCL), Raman Roy (Chairman and Managing Director – Quatrro), and others.“SP Robotic Works believes in building a scalable and highly qualitative platform that can enable practical learning of concepts in a fun way.

[Funding alert] MLOps platform NimbleBox.ai raises $1M in seed round led by Venture Catalysts

NimbleBox.ai, a Techstars portfolio company aiming to build and provide a complete toolkit for developers focused on artificial intelligence, on Tuesday raised $1 million in its seed round led by Venture Catalysts. The round also saw participation from The Chennai Angels, Nanavati Family, and Astarc Ventures.

Mindler Raises $1.5 Million In Pre-series A Funding

Ecosystem Ventures, Inflection Point Ventures, nVentures Singapore and The Chennai Angels are prominent investors in the recent round of funding. Mindler provides a SaaS platform for educators and ed-tech partners along with a comprehensive career guidance platform for students.

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It all starts with an idea. It’s a great idea, to be sure. But how are you going to get the idea to the people, your customers? How will you market your idea? Implement it? Schedule it? Pay for it? And deliver it on time?

What Type of Business Should I Create?

Remember, key factors to consider are financial, economic, legal, and tax business ramifications. Attorneys, CPAs, and other professionals can also help. And though there are DIY tools out there, forming your business can be a smart place to invest in professional advice.

5 Reasons Why Your Competitors Are Also Your Friends

When thoughts about your competitors pop into your head, the last thing you may think of doing is reach out to them to start a relationship. After all, you’re going after the same customers so what if you accidentally give away a secret or worse see what they’re doing and start feeling like they’re better than you.

The Secret to Hiring A+ Talent to Grow Your Business

You lie awake at night realizing you must delegate operational responsibilities that you’ve always done yourself, so that you’re not the bottleneck to profits. You also know that you need to hire A+ talent to get the results you expect.

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Most entrepreneurs would agree watching your vision come to fruition is a greater reward than the grueling hard work, effort, and sacrifice.

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I often sit back and wonder about the many changes that seem to have taken place over the past so many years. Or was it decades ago? Actually, it was and it shows how fifty years have rushed by. Seems like just yesterday that I was still in Coke, full of myself and out of IIM (4th batch 1967-69), for those who might be curious. All set to change the world.

[Funding alert] AI-based edtech startup SP Robotic Works raises $3M in Series A round

The funding round witnessed additional participation from BCCL and its existing investors Indian Angel Network and multiple renowned Angel Investors like Ajai Chowdhry (Founder, HCL), Raman Roy (Chairman and Managing Director – Quatrro), and others.“SP Robotic Works believes in building a scalable and highly qualitative platform that can enable practical learning of concepts in a fun way.

[Funding alert] MLOps platform NimbleBox.ai raises $1M in seed round led by Venture Catalysts

NimbleBox.ai, a Techstars portfolio company aiming to build and provide a complete toolkit for developers focused on artificial intelligence, on Tuesday raised $1 million in its seed round led by Venture Catalysts. The round also saw participation from The Chennai Angels, Nanavati Family, and Astarc Ventures.

Mindler Raises $1.5 Million In Pre-series A Funding

Ecosystem Ventures, Inflection Point Ventures, nVentures Singapore and The Chennai Angels are prominent investors in the recent round of funding. Mindler provides a SaaS platform for educators and ed-tech partners along with a comprehensive career guidance platform for students.

What’s Fueling The Rise Of Angel Investors From Smaller Cities

India’s startup ecosystem is going through a paradigm shift in many ways. One such shift is the rise of angels investors from places beyond major cities. This is despite the risks associated with this asset class. The trend goes hand-in-hand with the increasing number of founders starting out from smaller cities. Success stories of these founders have led to more angel investors from the hinterland and vice-versa.

The Chennai Angels invests ₹2.61 crore in start-up Blaer Motors

The start-up has been working on hybrid and electric drive-train solutions for two-wheelers and three-wheelers and collaborating with multiple OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) for commercializing drive-train solutions.

The Chennai Angels invests in Bumberry

With participation from Bumberry’s existing investors Konglo and Kerala Angels, the total investment stands at Rs. 3.11 crores. Bumberry was Kerala Angel Network(KAN)’s first investment after formation of the network, early last year.

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Insight Stories by Anu – An Introduction

Insight Stories by Anu: Week 1 | Segment 1 – Unlearning and Pivots

Insight Stories by Anu – Week 1 l Segment 4 – Exits & relationships

Insight Stories by Anu: Week 1 | Segment 2 – The TCA Journey

Insight Stories by Anu – Week 1 l Segment 5 – Valuation & Advice to founders and AH round up

Insight Stories by Anu- Introduction to The Indus Valley

Insight Stories by Anu – Week 1 | Segment 3 – Sweating who owns how much

Insight Stories by Anu- Introduction to The Indus Valley

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MangoPoint Secures INR 3.5 Cr in Funding Round Led by the Chennai Angels

MY3DMeta Raises over Rupees 10.5 Cr from the Chennai Angels, Dholakia Ventures, and Others

Homegrown Sustainable Baby Essentials and Apparels Brand A Toddler Thing Raises Funds from Chennai Angels in the First Round

Premium Coffee Brand Trelish raises 3.5 Cr from the Chennai Angels