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Taking inspiration from Marc Andreessen, our venture partner Abraham Thomas discusses the value of a simple mantra ‘Strong Opinions, Weakly Held’ in his latest article. If you have ever found yourself in a situation where you haven’t been able to make a definitive decision, read the words of wisdom that come from experience to understand the nuances of decision making. To read the complete article, head to the comments section below. #WeAreMerak #Perspective #MerakStories

𝙈𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙠 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙩 is heading to the capital (and our home)! We're thrilled to announce the next edition of our founder gathering in 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗵𝗶 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. If you're an early-stage B2B Tech founder looking to connect with like-minded innovators & learn from each other's experiences, this is your chance. Join us for an informal session where we'll learn about your business, share stories & explore the unique challenges of building a startup. Link to registration in the comments below. We can't wait to meet you in Delhi! 🙌

We are super excited to announce our investment in Helium, an AI platform that's making online shopping smarter and easier for everyone 🛒✨ Helium helps brands create better online shopping experiences by understanding what customers want and making it easier for them to find it. With their advanced AI technology, they aim to make every online store as seamless and intuitive as the best in the industry. The team at Helium, led by Shray Arora, Sidharth Sahni, and Deepak Kapoor, brings together expertise in product strategy, development, and marketing. We’re thrilled to support their mission to improve eCommerce for both brands and shoppers. Welcome to the Merak Ventures family, Helium! 🎉 🔗 Read the details of our announcement in the comments section. #FundRaising #eCommerce #Innovation #StartUps #AI #SaaS #Helium #WeAreMerak Merak Ventures | Sheetal Bahl | Manu Rikhye | Tanuj Saraf  Helium | Shray Arora | Sidharth Sahni | Deepak Kapoor

Inc42 Media, a leading voice in Indian startups, recognises AbleCredit as a promising startup in their latest report. Here's congratulating Utkarsh Apoorva Anubhab Bandyopadhyay Ashwini Prabhu Harshad Saykhedkar

Last week, Pranav Sanghvi hosted our 𝙈𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙠 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙩 in Ahmedabad, where a group of founders engaged in focused and insightful discussions. They explored the unique challenges of early-stage startups and shared personal stories that shape our journeys. The intimate setting allowed for meaningful conversations, sparking collaboration and inspiration. We're excited to bring Merak MeetStreet to more cities, continuing to foster deeper connections within the startup community. Stay tuned for more updates! #MerakMeetStreet #Innovation #StartupLife

Think you need to fit in to succeed? Think again. Our Director of Brand, Communications & Culture, Sreya Rakshit, shares how embracing her unique perspective has turned the challenges of not fitting in into her superpower. From journalism to tech, hospitality to venture capital, Sreya's story is a testament to the magic that happens when you dare to stand out.   Link to her article ‘Believe’ in the comment section. #MerakStories #WomenInVC #BreakingTheMold 

We're back with our next 𝙈𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙠 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙩! We're excited to announce the next edition of MeetStreet in 𝗔𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱 on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟯 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. Join us for an informal Founder gathering where we'd like to learn about your business, share stories and explore ways to overcome the unique challenges of early-stage startups. If you're an early-stage B2B tech founder looking for something more than just funding, this is your chance to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and learn from each other's experiences. For those interested, you can register on the link in the comments below, and we will confirm your participation shortly.

Merak is happy to be an investor partner for the Investment Readiness Accelerator program by I-Venture @ ISB. Are you struggling to attract the investment you need to thrive? Apply for this program designed to bridge the gap between you and potential investors. Over 50 days, the program empowers founders across sectors, from seed to series stages, with enhanced investment readiness, network access, and investor introductions. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gxj_REqE #investmentreadiness #startupaccelerator #growth #iventureatisb Merak Ventures | Manu Rikhye | Sheetal Bahl | Tanuj Saraf Indian School of Business | I-Venture @ ISB | Bhagwan Chowdhry | Saumya Kumar | Nagaraj Bolakatti

In our latest article Pranav Sanghvi delves into the immense potential of India's specialty chemicals market and why Atomgrid is perfectly positioned to drive efficiencies in this rapidly growing sector and how Atomgrid's innovative model aims to revolutionise it. Read the article to discover why we believe Atomgrid is poised for success. Link to the article in the comments section below. #MerakStories #InvestingInInnovation #SpecialtyChemicals #Atomgrid

We're thrilled to announce our investment in AbleCredit, a Gen AI FinTech company on a mission to transform credit underwriting in the BFSI sector 🌟 AbleCredit is tackling the staggering INR 25 trillion credit gap in India by deploying cutting-edge AI models that incorporate voice, vision, and language capabilities. These AI Assistants empower credit teams to generate detailed, case-specific credit reports that adhere to credit policies and guidelines. Their innovative approach not only increases underwriting speed by over 20x but also slashes costs, boosting throughput by 12x. This means AbleCredit can efficiently serve the informal sector, bringing credit analysis to traditionally underserved areas and driving economic growth 🌱 We're proud to support AbleCredit's vision and welcome them to the Merak family! 🎉 🔗 Read the details of our announcement in the comments section. #FinTech #AI #FundRaising #StartUps #Innovation #WeAreMerak #AbleCredit Merak Ventures | Manu Rikhye | Sheetal Bahl | Ashita Gupta | Dilsher Dhupia AbleCredit | Utkarsh Apoorva | Harshad Saykhedkar | Anubhab Bandyopadhyay | Ashwini Prabhu