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Venture Capital in Future Technology

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Venture Capital in Future Technology

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Venture Capital in

Future Technology
Group Members
Names Roll No.
Prasad Salvi 63

Suraj Rathod 64

Sejal Yadav 80

Sanika More 41
Overview of Future Tech Industry
• Technological Advancements: This section likely refers to discussing the cutting-edge
innovations and breakthroughs that are happening in the tech industry. This could include things
like artificial intelligence, virtual reality, blockchain, and more. Investors are looking for
companies that are at the forefront of these advancements and have the potential to disrupt
existing markets.

• Market Disruption: This section refers to how new technologies are changing the way we live
and work. New tech can create entirely new markets, or revolutionize existing ones. Investors
will be interested in companies that are well-positioned to capitalize on these disruptions.

• Global Impact: This section refers to the far-reaching effects that future tech will have on a
global scale. Investors will want to understand how the company’s technology can be applied to
a broad market and solve problems on a global scale.
Importance of Venture Capital in
Future Tech
• Funding Innovation: Venture capital potential rewards are high.
provides funding for startups that are
developing new technologies. This funding
can be used to develop products, hire staff, • Industry Transformation: Venture capital
and market the business. can help to transform traditional industries by
funding new technologies. This can lead to
new products and services, and more efficient
• Risk Mitigation: Venture capital firms are ways of doing business.
willing to take on the risk of investing in
startups. This is because they believe that the
Types of Future Tech Startups

Artificial
Blockchain Biotechnology
Intelligence (AI)

Clean Energy Robotics


Key Trends for VC Investments in
Future Tech
 Focus on fundamentals: After a period of easy money, VCs are now prioritizing
companies with strong unit economics and sustainable business models. This
means startups need to demonstrate a clear path to profitability, not just rapid user
growth.

 Early-stage ventures: VCs are showing renewed interest in early-stage startups,


particularly those leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI, ML, blockchain, and
quantum computing. These technologies have the potential to disrupt various
industries, and VCs are keen to back innovative startups in this space.
 Sustainability: Sustainability is no longer a niche concern. VCs are
increasingly looking to invest in startups that are addressing environmental and
social challenges alongside their core business goals.

 Corporate Venture Capital (CVC): Large corporations are actively


participating in the VC ecosystem through CVC arms. This provides startups
with access to valuable resources and industry expertise.
Opportunities and Threats in India
• Opportunities • Threats
• Large & Growing Talent Pool: India • Infrastructure Challenges: Deficiencies
boasts a large and skilled pool of in physical and digital infrastructure
engineers and tech professionals. can hamper the growth of future tech
• Increasing Internet Penetration: companies.
Growing internet penetration provides • Regulatory Uncertainty: Evolving
a fertile ground for future tech regulations can create uncertainty for
solutions. future tech startups.
• Government Support: Supportive • Access to Capital: Despite the growth
government policies are encouraging in VC funding, access to capital
innovation and entrepreneurship in remains a challenge for some future
future tech sectors. tech startups.
Investment Criteria for Future
Tech startups
Market Opportunity

Innovative technology

Team

Business model

Competitive landscape

Risk and return profile

Exit potential
Story of Successful Venture Capital
Investments in Future Tech
Background: Flipkart is one of India's largest e-commerce companies.
Flipkart was founded in 2007 by Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal,
former employees of Amazon. Initially starting as an online bookstore,
Flipkart quickly expanded its product offerings to include a wide range
of categories such as electronics, fashion, and groceries.

Key
Factors

Right Strategic Smart


Outcome
Ingredients Growth Acquisition
Challenges and Risks in Investing in
Future Tech

1. Market Volatility 2. Regulatory Uncertainty


• Future tech investments are often subject • Future tech startups often operate in
to market volatility, which can impact the highly regulated industries, such as
valuation and performance of startups. healthcare or finance, where regulatory
changes can have a significant impact on
• Rapid changes in market conditions, such their business models and growth
as economic downturns or shifts in prospects.
consumer preferences, can significantly
affect the success of future tech • Investors need to carefully assess the
investments. regulatory landscape and potential risks
before making future tech investments.
3. Technology Obsolescence

• Future tech investments carry the risk of technology obsolescence,


where new advancements or disruptive technologies can render existing
solutions or products outdated.

• Investors need to evaluate the long-term sustainability and scalability of


future tech startups to mitigate the risk of technology obsolescence.
Conclusion
1) Venture capital will continue to play a critical role in shaping the future of
technology, driving innovation, and fostering economic growth.
2) Despite challenges and risks, India offers immense opportunities for VC
investment in future tech startups.
3) By carefully evaluating investment criteria, understanding market
dynamics, and mitigating risks, VC investors can capitalize on the
transformative potential of future tech.
Thank You…

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