In this insightful podcast, Team Excluto sits down with Manu Rekhi to delve into the critical aspects of startup evaluation and venture capital investments. As a seasoned investor with extensive experience in the global startup ecosystem, Manu shares his expertise on what VCs look for when evaluating startups, the key metrics that can make or break an investment, and the evolving trends in the VC landscape.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or an investor seeking deeper insights, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on navigating the complex world of startup funding and maximizing investment potential.
How do you ingest and think about that ever-widening pipeline of things that you get access to?
-Vijay Rajendran, Team Excluto
We look at everything in a funnel, right? At the top of the funnel, the workflow is getting bigger and larger. Once the company becomes a portfolio company, we enter what we call the ‘grinding phase.’ There’s a lot of work involved over the next three, five, or even ten years, where you’re helping the company scale, mentoring them throughout the process. Eventually, the final phase is the ‘mining’ part, where the company either undergoes an IPO or a merger and acquisition (M&A).
-Manu Rekhi
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