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🌀ESG can be about being responsible and (not or) being ready AndPurpose ESG Leaders Forum (#Bengaluru) with Abhijit Paul Zacharia, Aruna Newton Jayanthi Raju Vadivelu Prasanna Sarashetti Resilience AI’s Co-Founding CEO, Samhita R, moderated a session that asked a sharp, often overlooked question: Can ESG frameworks be resilient? Here’s why it matters now more than ever: ⚖️ Purpose and #Profit aren’t at odds. ESG unplugged #Vision and Disaster unplugged #BusinessPlan affect both, up to 5% of top line in affected regions and 60% of unaccounted losses 🏗 ESG for #BuiltEnvironment must go beyond Green ratings If buildings can’t withstand heatwaves, floods, or cyclones, they don’t just fail in sustainability; they fail in safety Resilience AI puts disaster visibility at the center of ESG scoring, with physical risk of each asset to #BCP of each business unit 📍 Long-term missions need short-term decisions Regulations exist. Frameworks exist. Without Technology, ESG is a Emission reporting and Compliance checkbox, not a #DecisionSystem Resilience360™️powers ESG decisions, as real-time climate risk map, round the year action, monthly alert system, with targeted action ahead of disaster 🚀 What scales is what gets repeated. Future-proof planning isn't just an ESG win. It’s an operational one 🧠 Social innovation must include risk resilience Inclusion must go beyond tenant and developer certifications to skilling of grassroot architects, masons, site operators as frontline defenders 💬 Our takeaway Disasters test every promise ESG makes. If we’re not building for resilience, we’re not building for the future Found this captivating; read the full story here https://shorturl.at/d3cKS Sundeep Reddy Mallu Samhita R Anshu Sharma Shruthi J. Roopa Satish Vani Kola Bhargavi V. Sampath P Vinod Shankar Jayraj Bharat P. Kalaari Capital Java Capital Kamna Hazrati #ESGLeadership #ResilienceAI #DisasterTech #ClimateRisk #Resilience360 #BuiltForDisaster #InclusiveResilience #SmartInfra #BRSR #SendaiFramework #FutureOfCities

Please take a moment to read the 33rd Edition of our Newsletter, Brewing @ Java! https://zcmp.in/nr9G?m=0 July marked a pivotal moment in India’s DeepTech journey. The launch of the government’s ₹10,000 crore DeepTech stimulus channelled through Startup India, MeitY Startup Hub, and IIT Madras, underpinning the new #100DesiDeepTechs initiative. More than a headline, this initiative is a signal: India is building the building blocks of policy, capital, and mentorship for transformative technology to thrive. Why does this matter? Because solving hard problems, whether in quantum computing, green hydrogen, or aerospace, requires not just bold founders but also patient capital, regulatory clarity, and long-term thinking. The initiative brings all of that together by pairing funding with structured policy engagement and a national platform for 100 high-potential DeepTech startups. At Java Capital, this is the inflection we’ve been preparing for. We’ve long believed that India’s boldest bets will come not from incremental plays, but from scientific and technical leaps. And our portfolio reflects this conviction: AgniKul Cosmos hosted NSA Shri. Ajit Doval at Rocket Factory-1, a first-of-its-kind 3D-printed rocket facility. The ePlane Company welcomed him to witness India’s advances in electric aviation. Across our portfolio, DeepTech is moving from lab to market faster than ever. Watch our new highlight reel  to see the future being built—by rockets, robots, and resilient founders: https://lnkd.in/gECfhbYg We’re not just backing DeepTech, we’re helping shape the ecosystem that will define India’s next decade. Onwards, Team Java Bhargavi V. | Vinod Shankar | Karteek Pulapaka | Anirudh Jayagopal #javacapital #startup #deeptech #agnikul #eplane #satleo

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Vinay M K, as our CEO, Amber Wings. A dynamic leader at the intersection of product, technology, and strategy. With three successful startup exits and leadership roles at Lytx, PathPartner, and DryvAmigo, Vinay has built and scaled global teams across AI/ML, SaaS, IoT, and embedded systems. A Dean’s Scholar from IIM Bangalore and M.Tech topper from IIT Kanpur in digital signal processing, he brings unmatched depth in deep tech productization and responsible AI. Vinay also serves on industry councils like NASSCOM and FICCI. He brings insights drawn from decades of innovation, leadership, and impact in shaping tech-enabled businesses. Vinay added, “All of you know Amber Wings far better than I do today and that’s what makes stepping into this role so exciting. I’m truly honored to be part of such an awesomely talented team. For a group that’s quite literally roaring through the skies, the humility and grounded energy I’ve seen in every interaction is just remarkable.  What’s clear to me already is this: Amber Wings is not just a drone company. It’s a launchpad for India’s deeptech leap across agriculture, defense, and logistics. We’re not waiting for the future here. We’re building it, with every mission, every prototype, and every flight.” #Amberwings #DroneTech #AllMile #NewLeadership

🎥 5 Years of Java Capital - Robots, Rockets and Flying taxies. We make it all possible. What started as a belief... is now a body of work. A body of work built on conviction, craft, and the quiet confidence that India can build for the world. Over the last 5 years, we’ve backed founders reimagining the impossible—from space and robotics to climate and photonics. Not trends. Not noise. But enduring deep science and engineering-led companies, built by the few who dare to go deep. This short montage is not just a reel—it’s a reflection of what we’ve stood for: ⚙️ The builders no one understood at seed 🛰️ The ideas that sounded too early 🌱 The companies with patience baked into their DNA Java was never just a fund. It was—and remains—a mission. To back the outliers. To build deeptech from India. To bet on belief, again and again. Here’s to the next 5. #JavaCapital #DeepTech #VC #5Years #BuiltInIndia #BuiltForTheWorld #FoundersFirst #ClimateTech #SpaceTech #SeedStage Vinod Shankar | Bhargavi V. | Karteek Pulapaka | Anirudh Jayagopal https://lnkd.in/g-6ny2QA

Please take a moment to read our rationale for investing in LightFury Games. https://lnkd.in/gUQy5tM8 LightFury Games is developing cutting-edge AAA games and technology to elevate the quality and scale of gaming, with an initial focus on cricket. The company aims to address the long-standing gap in high-quality, engaging cricket games for the Indian and global markets. Their flagship product, E-Cricket, is a hyper-realistic, AAA cricket game designed for mobile platforms. Karan Shroff Anurag Banerjee Tina Balachandran Vinod Shankar Bhargavi V. Karteek Pulapaka Anirudh Jayagopal #javacapital #lightfury #AAA #ecricket

The DGCA has certified Atav -1 from Amber Wings, the drone logistics arm of The ePlane Company, to operate India’s first hybrid. This isn’t just a regulatory milestone – it’s the beginning of rooftop cargo delivery for Indian cities where ground logistics are already choked. Amber Wings’ drone can execute precise rooftop landings using RTK positioning, making it practical for dense urban environments. This is the same brilliant team, led by Satya Chakravarthy Chakravarthy, that is building India’s first eVTOL flying taxi. At Java Capital, we back founders reimagining infrastructure for tomorrow’s cities. ePlane isn’t just patching logistics; they are building a new layer of urban mobility. What would it take for cargo drones to operate in your city? Full story via Inc42: https://lnkd.in/gpvac-cC Vinod Shankar | Bhargavi V. | Karteek Pulapaka | Anirudh Jayagopal #DeepTech #UrbanMobility #Drones #eVTOL #India #Innovation #VentureCapital #JavaPortfolio #ScalingImpact

Glimpses of Start Up Pitch Investor Panel 1 of CII Yi YiFi Entrepreneurship Summit 2025 As part of the buzzing Startup Pitch, Investor Panel 1 dived into India’s most promising sectors of Consumer Tech, AI, and Fintech through the lens of seasoned investors and venture builders. From scalable ideas to founder-first strategies, the session spotlighted what it takes to identify the next wave of high-impact startups. Panelists: 🔹 Anirudh A D., Managing Partner, Artha Venture Fund 🔹 Mohit Gulati, CIO & Managing Partner, ITI Growth Opportunities Fund 🔹 Vinod Shankar, Co-founder & Partner, Java Capital 🔹 Rishabh Golchha, Principal, VCats Marketing The session was moderated by: 🔹 Mr. RAVI K RANJAN, Startup Ecosystem Expert The panel explored what’s driving India’s next wave of innovation and how startups in consumer, AI, and fintech can seize the moment. Pradeep Chenthilkumar Confederation of Indian Industry #YiFi2025 #YoungIndians #MoneyNeverSleeps #EntrepreneurshipIndia #YouthForIndia #InnovationInAction #LeadershipLive #StartupIndia #FinanceForward #YiSummit #WeCanWeWill

Resilience AI help organizations move from “risk to resilience.” Resilience isn’t just a model or platform. It’s a pact, a commitment between science and story, between data and dignity Here’s what it’s made me reconsider:  🫠 Heat is not an event. It’s a condition.  ⏳ Vulnerability is about delayed decisions  🧗🏼♂️ Solution in not a project, scale with technology  🔎 Technology is visible with benefits, and invisible in its burden Read the blog https://shorturl.at/N1uRs Sundeep Reddy Mallu Samhita R Anshu Sharma Shruthi J. Roopa Satish Vani Kola Bhargavi V. Sampath P Vinod Shankar Jayraj Bharat P. Kalaari Capital Java Capital #BeatTheHeat #RiskToResilience #HeatAdaptation #SustainableFutures #TechForGood #ClimateTech #AIForClimate #DigitalResilience #SmartSolutions

Please take a moment to read the 32nd Edition of our Newsletter, Brewing @ Java! https://zcmp.in/0PVn?m=0 India’s innovation scene is buzzing, and we’re thrilled to share some big wins and fresh updates from the Java Capital portfolio this month! India’s research and innovation landscape is picking up serious pace, fueled by initiatives like One Nation One Subscription and the ongoing support of organisations such as ANRF India. In a major boost, the Union Cabinet has also just approved the landmark Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme, with a substantial corpus of INR 1lakh crore. This landmark scheme is set to provide long-term, affordable financing to the private sector, encouraging bold R&D, supporting high-impact technology projects, and facilitating the creation of a Deep-Tech Fund of Funds. As Prof. A. K. Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, recently highlighted, these efforts are laying the groundwork for transformative outcomes that will put India at the forefront of global innovation. Watch the full message here (https://lnkd.in/gkHYPJyx). This month, we’re proud to share that three of our DeepTech startups, AgniKul Cosmos, The ePlane Company, and CynLr, have been recognised as part of the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Technology Pioneers Cohort. Their selection is a testament to the world-class innovation emerging from India and the impact these companies are making on a global stage. LightFury Games’ E-Cricket was featured in Unreal Engine’s official mobile games highlight reel and made its debut at Unreal Fest Orlando 2025, putting Indian gaming talent in the international spotlight. We have also shared our investment rationale on why we invested in LightFury Games in this edition. Taqtics, another standout from our portfolio, just marked four years of operations. In that time, they’ve expanded to 19 countries, partnered with over 60 companies, supported 100+ brands, and powered execution across more than 4,000 stores! Keep reading for more exciting updates from Java Capital! Regards, Team Java Vinod Shankar | Bhargavi V. | Karteek Pulapaka | Anirudh Jayagopal #DeepTech #India #Agnikul #CynLr #ePlane #LightFury

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