Super Angels Fund Supports D2C Startups at Founders Day Event
Super Angels Fund is playing a pivotal role in advancing direct-to-consumer (D2C) startups. D2C Insider recently hosted the inaugural Super Angels Founders Day at UrbanWrk in Gurugram. This significant gathering attracted founders from portfolio companies, investors associated with the Super Angels Fund, and various stakeholders from the D2C landscape.
Highlighting Progress of the Super Angels Fund I
The event was centred on showcasing the achievements of Super Angels Fund I, a Rs 25 crore fund that was launched last year. Entrepreneurs from various companies, including Assembly, Basil, Business on Bot, Crest, Divine Hindu, Futwork, GoOat, Pikndel, Snackible, Samosa Party, Solved Skin, and Steam Pro, shared their latest business developments and interacted with their early-stage investors.
Key Investors in Attendance
Among the notable investors present were Rohit Bansal from Snapdeal, Hitesh Dhingra from The Man Company, Sumit Baid from KeraGain, Atul Bhakta from One World Group, and Mohit Garg from Assembly, among others.
Engaging Discussions on Startup Growth
A session titled “The Operator Capital Revolution” featured insightful discussions led by Rohit Bansal and Hitesh Dhingra, alongside Abhishek Shah from D2C Insider. This session explored the dynamics of communication between founders and investors, along with the critical role of seasoned entrepreneurs in mentoring newcomers in the industry.
Evaluating Startups: Insights from Both Sides
Another engaging discussion, “From Guts to Graphs,” brought together VCs and entrepreneurs to delve into the evaluation process of startups and the fundraising journey from dual perspectives. This allowed for a richer understanding of what both parties seek in successful collaborations.
D2C Insider’s Commitment to Emerging Startups
D2C Insider is dedicated to offering funding and resources to early-stage D2C startups and boasts a robust network of over 10,000 founders. The Super Angels Fund, which was launched in October of last year, continues its focus on investing in consumer-centric startups.