Why We Invested in Misochain
Why We Invested in Misochain Capital-A backs founders who build deep tech and advanced manufacturing capabilities that matter for India’s long-term Competitiveness. Misochain fits that thesis perfectly by turning a long-standing import dependency in flight-critical aerospace components into a homegrown, globally acceptable business. India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem has reached a clear inflection point. Defence […]
Why We Invested in Enerzi
Why We Invested in Enerzi At Capital-A, the focus is on backing founders who combine deep engineering expertise with a practical, problem-solving mindset and a strong commercial orientation. Enerzi Microwave Systems, a clean hydrogen manufacturer, fits this thesis well by addressing a critical need in the global clean energy transition. Enerzi has developed an innovative […]
The Foundry – Part 01: The Semicon Flywheel.
The Foundry – Part 01: The Semicon Flywheel. Capital-A’s thesis on the future of manufacturing India’s semicon landscape has evolved since the mid-60s. Although India’s semicon journey started almost during the same period when countries like the US, EU, Japan, China, etc., it lacked the required infrastructure and policy India’s semiconductor landscape has remained consumption-driven […]
Embracing Innovation : New Products by Legacy Players
Embracing Innovation : New Products by Legacy Players While fintechs are celebrated for their agility, innovation, and cost-effectiveness, legacy players have traditionally been seen as more established but often encumbered by outdated technology. However, in recent times, these legacy financial institutions have launched several innovative products and services, some in collaboration with fintechs and others […]
Capital A launches Rs 400 Cr fund to invest in manufacturing, climate startups
Capital A launches Rs 400 Cr fund to invest in manufacturing, climate startups Venture capital firm Capital A on Friday announced the launch of its second fund with a target corpus of Rs 400 crore to invest in manufacturing, deeptech, climate and fintech startups. The company said the fund is likely to invest in 17-20 […]
Value Creation Over Valuation: Founders’ Focus On Sustainable Growth
Value Creation Over Valuation: Founders’ Focus On Sustainable Growth After the frenzy of billion-dollar valuation, 2023 delivered a sobering blow to the startup ecosystem. Several startups shuttered, many faced funding droughts and others rolled back their IPO plans because of unfavourable market conditions. What’s Wrong? The key takeaway? Over-reliance on bloated valuations would not ensure […]
Capital-A to launch new startup fund with focus on cleantech, fintech, deeptech ..
Capital-A to launch new startup fund with focus on cleantech, fintech, deeptech .. New Delhi: Early stage Venture Capital fund Capital-A is planning to soon launch a new fund aimed at supporting startups and investment activity in budding sectors including cleantech, fintech and deeptech. “We plan to launch a new fund fund, Fund 2, which […]
Is India Set To Lead Globally?
Is India Set To Lead Globally? Over the past decade, India has transformed from an outsourcing destination into a thriving hub for startups and innovation. This shift reflects not only a change in perception but also the dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem that has taken root across the country. India’s rise as a global leader in innovation […]
Vertical SaaS: Unlocking Value
Vertical SaaS: Unlocking Value Procore – a provider of a cloud-based construction management platform, is an interesting use case in SaaS and vertical software plays. It filed its S-1 in 2020 and IPO’d in the ZIRP frenzy in 2021, with a market cap of $631 million whilst having $289M in revenues that fiscal year. The […]
Direct Lithium Extraction: The Game-Changer Unlocking a Lithium Revolution
Direct Lithium Extraction: The Game-Changer Unlocking a Lithium Revolution As an analyst covering the Electric Vehicle (EV) space for the past couple of years, I’ve witnessed an evolution unfold before my eyes. What started as a niche market has transformed into a global phenomenon, driven by the relentless pursuit of sustainable transportation and energy independence. […]