Leveraging Global Alumni Ecosystem to Power India's Startup Ecosystem

IvyCap Ventures hosted a Valuation Masterclass led by Dr. Rajbir Singh, CEO of i4 Mentors Foundation, an IIT Delhi and an IIM Bangalore Alumnus. The session underscored that valuation isn't just a number; it's a negotiation rooted in the quality of your business model and your ability to demonstrate market validation and execution, ultimately balancing founder aspirations with investor confidence and a clear path to scalable, paying customers.

Ivycamp hosted a corporate connect session in collaboration with Salesforce, led by Neeraj, Director & Site Lead – Research & Insights at Salesforce. He shared key research mindsets and AI strategies to help startups build the right products the right way. Drawing from real-world cases like YouTube Go, Flipkart, and Apple, Neeraj emphasized the power of "thick data (Field Insights)," designing for real user needs, and rethinking problems to drive innovation. He also showcased how AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini can accelerate user research and product development.

Lowe's India hosted the 2nd edition of its Innovation Xchange at their Bangalore office—a dynamic platform designed to spotlight breakthrough innovations and foster collaboration between startups and corporates. 4 of our IvyCap Ventures portfolio companies—Vinculum Group, Botsync, Convosight, and Adya presented their solution at the event. These startups had the opportunity to showcase their cutting-edge solutions, pitch directly to Lowe’s leadership, and interact through thoughtfully curated startup booths that highlighted their real-world applications and scalable impact.