245: How Venture Capital Funding is Changing | Devendra Agrawal (Founder - Dexter Capital)
Description
In this episode, Roshan talks to Devendra Agrawal, Founder of Dexter Capital. Having dedicated over five years to investments and two years in a senior corporate finance position, Devendra embraced the entrepreneurial journey as the founder of Dexter Capital, a boutique investment bank.
The conversation encompasses the various factors that shaped today's outlook into startup investing. Tune in for a deep-dive into --
00:00 - Introduction
1:13 - Recent Developments in startup Investing
11:27 - Startup Ecosystem and the Indian Economy
16:04 - Power Dynamics Between Founders and Investors
25:26 - Key Developments in the 2021 Startup Ecosystem
31:42 - Building Successful Startups
33:45 - Key Considerations in Equity Sharing and Fundraising
43:30 - Risks of Accepting High Valuations
48:41 - Revising the Current Incentive Structures
56:06 - Incentive Models
01:01:01 - Equity Pledging in Conventional Companies
01:03:12 - Reasons Behind the Surge in Startup Funding
01:14:35 - Characteristics of a Successful Fund
01:20:23 - Supporting Founders
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Connect with Devedra Agrawal, Founder - Dexter Capital
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devendra-agrawal-85144598
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