From_Angels_to_VCs_Funding_Journey_Final.pptx

How VCS Works
1. Tracking Changes:
A VCS monitors additions, deletions, and modifications to files and directories within a project's repository.
2. History and Versions:
It creates a log of all changes, creating a history of the project's evolution and allowing users to access specific versions from the past.
3. Collaboration:
VCS tools facilitate teamwork by allowing multiple developers to work on the same codebase concurrently, merge their changes, and resolve any conflicts that arise.
4. Backup and Recovery:
By maintaining a detailed history, a VCS acts as a backup system, enabling quick restoration of a project to a previous working state if something goes wrong.
Types of VCS
Distributed Version Control Systems (DVCS):
In DVCS, every developer has a complete copy of the project's history on their local machine, which allows for offline work and faster operations. Git is a prime example.
Centralized Version Control Systems (CVCS):
CVCS store the entire project history on a single, central server. Developers "borrow" files to make changes, and then return them to the server. Subversion (SVN) is a well-known CVCS.
Benefits of Using a VCS
Improved Collaboration: Enables teams to work together on the same codebase without conflicts.
Enhanced Code Quality: Facilitates code reviews and helps identify the source of bugs.
Disaster Recovery: Provides a safety net to revert to stable, previous versions of the code.
Increased Productivity: Streamlines the development process and allows for faster deployments.

1. From Angels to VCs: The Startup Funding Journey Navigating Early-Stage to Growth-Stage Financing Dr. Steevan Tellis

2. Why Funding Matters Fuel for startup growth and scalability Beyond money: mentoring, networks, credibility Statistics on India’s booming startup ecosystem

3. The Startup Lifecycle & Funding Stages Idea → Prototype → Early Traction → Growth → Expansion → Exit Funding sources mapped to each stage

4. Funding Pyramid Bootstrapping / Friends & Family Angel Investors Venture Capitalists Private Equity / IPO

5. Angel Investors Who are Angels? HNIs, entrepreneurs, networks Investment size: ₹10L – ₹2Cr Focus: team, idea, early traction Smart money: mentorship, connections

6. Case Study: Angel Success Story Ola got seed funding from angel investors like Kunal Bahl (Snapdeal) Jeff Bezos invested in Google early

7. Venture Capitalists (VCs) Professional fund managers investing pooled institutional funds Larger ticket size: ₹5Cr – ₹500Cr+ Involvement: board seats, governance, scaling strategy Funding rounds: Series A, B, C…

8. VC Investment Process Pitch → Due Diligence → Valuation → Term Sheet → Deal Closure

9. Key Differences: Angels vs. VCs Angels: Own funds, early stage, mentorship VCs: Institutional funds, growth stage, scaling strategy Ticket size: Lakhs–few Cr vs. Crores–Hundreds of Cr

10. Funding Journey: A Startup’s Path Bootstrapping → Angel → VC → PE/IPO → Exit

11. Shark Tank vs. Real-World Investing Similarities: pitch, negotiation, equity Differences: real due diligence, longer timelines, bigger stakes

12. Challenges in the Funding Journey Valuation disagreements Founder dilution Investor expectations vs. founder vision

13. Indian Startup Ecosystem Snapshot Rising angel networks: LetsVenture, Indian Angel Network Leading VCs: Sequoia, Accel, Matrix, Kalaari, Blume, Nexus, Tiger Global Government initiatives: Startup India, Fund of Funds

14. Global vs. Indian Trends Global unicorns vs. Indian unicorns Different exit strategies: IPO vs. acquisitions

15. Final Insights Angels ignite → VCs scale → IPO/PE exit Both play crucial roles in startup success Importance of right investor fit

16. Interactive Activity Shark Tank–style pitch game Audience judges a mock startup pitch Debrief: Would you fund it as an Angel or VC? Why?

17. Q&A Open discussion and audience questions

18. Shark Tank Interactive: Deal or No Deal? 💰 DEAL ❌ NO DEAL