I quite remember having discussions around Early Stage startups a few years back – not that much has changed since then – but it all came down to essentially realizing that we unfortunately do not have enough great ideas spawning out of our ecosystem. I believe that statement has to end with a “YET”. There […]
Canaan partners in “Pioneering Spirit”
Canaan is pleased to partner with Lufthansa in bringing the next edition of “Pioneering Spirit” – a unique television series around entrepreneurship. Apart from our involvement in the selection process, we will be extending a stay for winners at our offices, in order to have close range brainstorming on their business. We will also sponsor […]
1M/1M Announces Important Partnership With MAD Incubator, Malaysia
At this week’s One Million by One Million roundtable, we announced a very important partnership with MAD Incubator, Malaysia for entrepreneurship development in the region. This is our first major partnership with an incubator whereby MAD will adopt the 1M/1M methodology to foster Silicon Valley–style technopreneurship in Malaysia. Andrew Wong, CEO of MAD, has been […]
Presentation on Innovation Engineering at SlideShare
Hi Entrepreneurs and VCs Since Innovation(s) make(s) or break(s) the entrepreneurs, I think this is relevant here. I have uploaded a presentation on Innovation Engineering at SlideShare. http://www.slideshare.net/innoengineering/innovation-engineering Thanks for reviewing the presentation and letting me know your comments and suggestions.FYI, Innovation Engineering is made in India/Delhi by a 100% self-funded and 0% grant startup, 3innovate. […]
1M/1M Strategy Roundtable For Entrepreneurs: Microsoft’s $100k India
At this week’s One Million by One Million roundtable, we announced our collaboration with Microsoft around a $100k grant that they are offering to four Indian entrepreneurs as follows: A $40k grant each to two entrepreneurs, one in Mobility and one in Cloud Computing; and a $10k grant to two entrepreneurs, also one in each […]
Late stage investments from US VC firms
Interesting article around growing appetite from US VC firms in late stage companies, at valuations that seem rocket high, but who knows! The dynamics of the shift are interesting – from some firms that missed the early bus, to others that are building a strategy around mixed stage investments. Will Indian ecommerce segment see a […]
Kickstarting “The Startup Centre”
I’ve been a raving lunatic about this, for almost the past eight months, talking to various folks in the ecosystem, listening, iterating and evolving and still realizing that there is enough evidence to point to the need of an existence of an entrepreneur-centric early stage hub and accelerator. The Startup Centre is an effort towards […]
Trademarks registration in India – The Entrepreneur’s Guide.
We searched for info about filing a trademark, and came up empty-handed. So we wrote this: the Entrepreneur’s Guide to filing a trademark in India. Why you need a trademarkA trademark is the mark, logo or trade name which identifies your business to your customers. A trademark registration is valid all over India. Even though […]
Interesting payment opportunity – international transactions COD
Interesting note here – India should have a parallel opportunity, perhaps including delivery logistics. 0
India’s first-ever multi-city boot-camp by IAN
Indian Angel Network announces India’s first-ever multi-city start-up bootcamp. This event would give an opportunity to both budding as well as established entrepreneurs to gain access to IAN angel members as well as certain power-packed panel discussions on various fund-raising challenges. Further, to inspire entrepreneurism beyond the niche social circles – the event would also […]
5 Canaan companies in Top 50 Venture backed list
Venturesource has published its list of top 50 venture backed companies. Canaan is privileged to have partnered with great entrepreneurial talent behind 5 of these companies – Xirrus, The Active Network, Zoosk, Endogastric Solutions and Soasta. Congratulations to everyone who made the list! 0
Venture Capital in India – the Next Decade
I authored this article for Inc Feb 2011 issue. The underlying strength of growing markets and entrepreneurial talent make growth of venture capital a foregone conclusion – the questions lie more around how it will take shape… Would love your thoughts! Inc feb 2011 -alok mittal – venture capital View more documents from Alok Mittal […]