What Goes Inside Investor’s Mind Before Making An Investment?
What Goes Inside Investor’s Mind Before Making An Investment? What Goes Inside an Investor’s Mind Before Making an Investment? In this must-read article for startups and entrepreneurs, Manoj Kumar Agarwal, co-founder of Seafund, shares insights into the decision-making process of venture capital firms in India. Discover how investors assess factors such as market potential, […]
Shifting focus: how VCs in India are turning to deep tech
Shifting focus: how VCs in India are turning to deep tech In the article, Narendra Bhandari of Seafund discusses the rising popularity of patient capital long-term investments—among deep tech investors in India. This trend supports the growth of sectors such as semiconductors, energy, and biosciences, considered the next wave of innovation. Seafund is concentrating on […]
Seafund: Empowering Founders with Capital, Networks, and Dedication
Seafund: Empowering Founders with Capital, Networks, and Dedication Seafund’s investment thesis is built on five pillars, emphasising people, technology, deeptech, conviction, and contrarian plays. Starting the initial journey by working with friends who were founders in the early 2010s and then starting a fund, coming under the regulatory umbrella, and accessing institutional money was […]
No ‘angel tax’ for investors. How it will benefit startups?
No ‘angel tax’ for investors. How it will benefit startups? The angel tax, introduced through Section 56(2)(viib) of the Income Tax Act in 2012, required private companies to pay tax on the excess amount received for issuing shares beyond their fair market value. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the government will abolish the ‘angel […]
The Positive Influence of Union Budget 2024-25 on Indian Startups
The Positive Influence of Union Budget 2024-25 on Indian Startups The Union Budget 2024-25 has had a significant positive impact on Indian startups, fostering a supportive environment for growth and innovation. Here Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her seventh consecutive budget presentation, laid out a roadmap for India’s growth, aiming to shape a strong and […]
Startups, deeptech, sustainability: hits and misses of Interim Budget 2024
Startups, deeptech, sustainability: hits and misses of Interim Budget 2024 The interim Union Budget 2024 presents a mixed outcome for startups, deep tech, and sustainability. While it offers tax breaks and funding schemes, especially for green tech, direct support for deep tech innovations remains limited. Experts suggest that targeted measures could enhance the adoption of […]
Analyzing Sustainability Initiatives in India’s 2024 Interim Budget
Analyzing Sustainability Initiatives in India’s 2024 Interim Budget Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi since 2014, India tackled formidable challenges with the ethos of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’. Structural reforms, pro-people programs, and enhanced employment opportunities invigorated the economy, fostering a renewed sense of purpose and hope, earning the government a […]
Here’s how industry leaders reacted to Budget 2024
Here’s how industry leaders reacted to Budget 2024 A Rs 1,000 crore fund for space tech, research and development investment, and the abolishment of angel tax, here are key Budget 2024 highlights and reactions from industry insiders. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today presented her seventh consecutive Union Budget 2024-25. This is also the first complete […]
Seafund Fuels Sustainability with 5 DeepTech Startup Investments
SeaFund Fuels Sustainability with 5 DeepTech Startup Investments Seafund Ventures has invested Rs 5 crore across 5 sustainability focused startups. The fund plans to invest 20% of its entire investible corpus in Clean Energy and the EV value chain including sectors like Transportation, Logistics and Circular Economy. Seafund is currently raising its second fund with […]
Seafund Ventures invest INR 5 cr in 5 sustainability-focused startups
Seafund Ventures invest INR 5 cr in 5 sustainability-focused startups The fund has invested in Redwings, Docker Vision, Swapp Design, Simatricals and Evhicle. Seafund is investing in these 5 startups, which have been selected as a culmination of an exhaustive nation-wide process. In addition to the monetary investment, the companies will also benefit from market […]