Bessemer Venture Partners’ investment philosophy

[Click Here]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=VQAKB0oFSFcAVgIISQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNRwwaGwhaDQIXW1QcTglBE0BFDBccTwEOCUxNWhBCEU0OF0AcRxZUFVxTRRYSCkQ=&ext=bmM9dm0mbT00NDMwJnU9W1VOSVFJRF0=) to see the web version VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=VQAKB0oFSFUFXwkOSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxc&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno= Daily Capsule | 2nd December 2021 Good morning, US-headquartered venture capitalist firm Bessemer Venture Partners has [announced its first India-dedicated fund of $220 million]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=VQAKB0oFSFcHXwgPSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVVIbVwBDEVwMAEseQQFfF0BEVxUSA0YXVgMXQ05ODUdQVFQcBRRETVYbXFoAXQcdX0BZVhgHWRE=&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) , which will be deployed to back early-stage companies from the India fund, investing in seed and Series A rounds. The fund is being deployed from its $2.5 billion global fund. [In a conversation with YourStory]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=VQAKB0oFSFcAVgILSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVVIbUwpFDF0EF0oeXApeFBhQW0oRFhkKVhAAQxdXFkcVWV1QBkxHTFVFUEURUQhEFlRaQg==&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) , Anant Vidur Puri, Partner at Bessemer, talks about how the VC firm will deploy its India-focused fund, what Bessemer's philosophy of investing in startups is, and how it deals with competition. "We spend a lot of time meeting all companies in a sector, sub-sector, talking to experts, talking to industry leaders, and then decide this is a space that we believe is ripe for disruption and value can be created," he says. An IIT Delhi and Harvard Business School graduate, Anant Vidur Puri has been a Partner with Bessemer for the last three years. He sits on the boards of TravelTriangle, Cashify, and Remedinet, apart from being involved with Urban Company, Swiggy, and StayGlad. Bessemer Venture Partners has been investing in India for the last 15 years, backing 60 ventures with $700-800 million. Some of the companies in its portfolio include sector leaders such as PharmEasy, BigBasket, Livspace, and the Good Glamm Group. 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Listen to technology leaders from Google Cloud, Cult.Fit, PhonePe, CarDekho, and CleverTap discuss the future of seamless customer experience. Watch this CTO Roundtable hosted in association with Google Cloud India. [Watch Now]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=VQAKB0oFSFcFXwYKSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tDEUcXTFhHQxNWBB1SDAhKFgMVBws=&ext=dj1IbnJDQWdjSktZWQ==) Editor's Pick : 100x Entrepreneur Editor's Pick 100x Entrepreneur VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=VQAKB0oFSFcAVgIKSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVVEbBFUAGhQRCl1QVhdFTlxYRF0RFl0NX0sERgJZClUVVllBCxVVVRpXW14FWA8dW1RZQVYK&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno= This year, India has seen the emergence of 41 unicorns, with the latest entrant being fintech startup Slice. In a conversation with Siddhartha Ahluwalia, Founder and Host of 100X Entrepreneur, Anjali Bansal, Founder of Avaana Capital, talks about why the Indian startup ecosystem is seeing a unicorn rush, and how investors can stay ahead of the game. [Read more.]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=VQAKB0oFSFcAVgIKSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVVEbBFUAGhQRCl1QVhdFTlxYRF0RFl0NX0sERgJZClUVVllBCxVVVRpXW14FWA8dW1RZQVYK&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) Startup Spotlight VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=VQAKB0oFSFcAVgINSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVVIbVw1fElgNSEpHVhZFFkUbW1YWB0YCWxIMRgYVHVtfVBVQEhEZQ05ZUlVJQwlCUlpCRhoAXRVdVBAWSgAPEQ==&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno= [Taking the guesswork out of yoga]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=VQAKB0oFSFcAVgINSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVVIbVw1fElgNSEpHVhZFFkUbW1YWB0YCWxIMRgYVHVtfVBVQEhEZQ05ZUlVJQwlCUlpCRhoAXRVdVBAWSgAPEQ==&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) Bhopal-based Zyoga was conceived during the pandemic when people had to rely on online tutorials to complete their exercise regimen. Launched in February 2021, the app leverages technology to help users perfect their yoga poses. With close to 5,000 users, it is looking to onboard other fitness programmes onto its platform. Now, no more guessing if you’ve got the asanas right. [Read more]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=VQAKB0oFSFcAVgINSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVVIbVw1fElgNSEpHVhZFFkUbW1YWB0YCWxIMRgYVHVtfVBVQEhEZQ05ZUlVJQwlCUlpCRhoAXRVdVBAWSgAPEQ==&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) . 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VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=VQAKB0oFSFcHVwYASQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVVIbUgpfBVUESFxdUA1fBlBEH0wHAVxOUQgTVRBMC0YVVldcDwRGWlIbVlgLQQIdW1lYXVoUUQBQWU4WEQAQFRETG1QIQA==&ext= News & Updates - Girish Mathrubootham, Freshworks CEO, said the introduction of [auto-debit guidelines]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=VQAKB0oFSFcAVgIPSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVVEbRwdZT14IF1BAX0lcAkFeQE0ADVsXUAcIHQJNEFsVUV1TCxUZSVZPWFEKQBUdSlRWQRgHWRE=&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) for recurring payments by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was 'not helping' Indian Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) businesses. - CRED is acquiring business expense management startup [Happay in a cash and stock deal]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=VQAKB0oFSFcAVgIOSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVVEbXhBeA1VMFlFSX0ldBlEbUUoHBhkXV0sEUxJNDUZdGFteEBFbS1ZCUBkBTBZVV0ZSH1oHWgBUVA4ACxVPEhACRkEQQE9RABVJUk5LUA5F&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) that would potentially value the fintech startup at $180 million, as part of its foray into the enterprise expends space. - Digital payments and financial services firm Paytm is [expecting to increase revenue and monetisation]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=VQAKB0oFSFcAVgIBSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVVEbRQRJFlRMAEFDUgdFEBhEV04HDEEGFQsKXgZMDUdZQVFeDExZXENeWlAXGQNISVRZVhoIURlHHBIQBBMWBBYQG1QIQA==&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) methods on its platform in the next few quarters, according to a top company official. Startup Funding: Deals of the day Startup Funding Deals of the day Startup Amount Round Simpl $40 million Series B BOX8 $40 million Undisclosed CollegeDekho $35 million Series B In Case You Missed It* *A roundup of interesting stories from global media organisations; YourStory has not verified this content and does not vouch for its accuracy - Facebook risks [missing the point of metaverse]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=VQAKB0oFSFcAVgIASQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tDEUcXR1JHQwNGEh1SDAhKFQcCDA1bWQpXGxYHBFpWVQteCBhEW0sJERkOXRIEHQVUC0QVWF1FAxdRS0RTGFABQgNcVkVSQERLRwBKHFFVV1BPUFZOBARK&ext=) - and a coming shift in consumers' behaviour - if it fails to permit digital ownership, according to some of the virtual world's pioneers. - The world is set to add nearly 290 gigawatts of renewable power capacity this year, according to the International Energy Agency, with the Paris-based organisation expecting 2021 to “set a fresh [all-time record for new installations]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=VQAKB0oFSFcAVgMJSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tDEUcXVllQVEhXDl4eUVVXUE1QVkwEBEpCB1cEElhRWwEcE1pBV0pPC1oQTAcJXAJMDVtWRhVCBxUZX1hEGEYBVwlCXRhOV1YUGQhWUE0NEQwO&ext=) .” - Match Group Inc said on Wednesday it would pay Tinder founders [$441 million to settle a case]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=VQAKB0oFSFcAVgMISQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tDEUcXR1JHQwNGEh1SDAhKAxcSDQ1RRhYfD1gVBlEeUBZeFkUbQlkbT1sVXRRIBFMISVlRWVRYDQ8ZSlJCQVgBGRJZV1FSQBoQVQ1GUBcMCg9PAgUQURhXAFAITFQLHgdVHg==&ext=) in which the dating app's executives claimed the company undervalued it to avoid paying billions of dollars. 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[Read on to know more about their finest ideas of making this experience a reality.]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=VQAKB0oFSFcAVgMLSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVVIbVAhVA1UIChRbThRUERhGV0oRDVoCVA8fVU5eC1tcGF1JEgRGUFJYVlFJQg9RFFReH0EJXQJWHgIIFQ==&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=VQAKB0oFSFcAVgMKSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVVIbXRZSARQDAEBcWQAcAVRYWVEMBRkXShMWRAZcSUdNVltUERIZSVZEQVoBRklRVEU=&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno= From simplifying payments, filing taxes and collaborating with global stakeholders, [read how HSBC's 'Beyond Banking' initiative takes care of business needs for entrepreneurs]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=VQAKB0oFSFcAVgMKSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVVIbXRZSARQDAEBcWQAcAVRYWVEMBRkXShMWRAZcSUdNVltUERIZSVZEQVoBRklRVEU=&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) like Prajakta so that they can invest more time on their innovation prowess. 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