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 […]
iYogi on Inc cover
Inc India carries iYogi as cover story for March 2011. Some great insights into what has gone behind the rapid scale iYogi has seen over last 4 years. iYogi Cover story – Inc India Mar 2011 View more documents from Alok Mittal. 0
Welcoming Rahul Khanna to Canaan
Happy to announce that Rahul Khanna will be joining Canaan as Managing Director. As many of you would know, Rahul was with Clearstone India till recently, and has had operating and startup experience before that. He has built a credible network in the Indian venture space, and has been at the center of some evolving […]
Evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem in India
I co-authored an article recently for Kellogg around how we see the entrepreneurial ecosystem evolving in India. High quality entrepreneurs and opportunities, receptive markets, talent, and yes, risk capital – all seem to be headed in the right direction. Edit: Link to the article here 0
How great entrepreneurs think
Interesting article in Inc regarding thought processes of entrepreneurs – effectual, leverage and partnership oriented, dont worry too much about competition, and live the market. 0
Entrepreneurship Week India from Feb 5th to 12th
From the 5th to the 12th February 2011, students of Entrepreneurship Cells (E Cells) at 30 NEN member academic institutes in Bangalore will engage in E Week India 2011 – the high energy week-long campaign to build awareness and inspire public support for entrepreneurship. A week of exciting and unusual activities will be conducted by […]
Mobile Payments – Shifting opportunities for startups
Interesting developments on mobile payments over past quarter or so. I think the space for startups to play has shifted significantly due to these. First, the announcement of NPCI mobile payment service is a big development. Practically, this kills any mobile payment technology initiative in the short run. Not because it will necessarily be successful […]
Motorexchange raises second round financing
Motorexchange just announced their second round financing led by Epiphany. As early stage investors, its always an anticipated moment when your early investment goes out to raise their next round of capital. While at the initial investment, one would have bought into the team and the space, this is typically the first time there is […]
TiE Entrepreneurial Summit – Call to register
The largest entrepreneurship symposiums in Asia in its fifth year – TiE Entrepreneurial Summit (TES) 2010: “Enterprising India – Changing the Nation, Leading the Worldâ€, a 3 day mega event scheduled in Delhi from 21st – 23rd Dec 2010 that would focus on entrepreneurial opportunities in a wide range of domains; world renowned selection of […]
Deloitte Fast 50 India 2010
Congratulations to all the winners! (go to page 6) Deloitte winners report technology_fast_50_2010 0
Mobile app distribution channels – Crosspost
Interesting post on mobile app distribution channels. Beginning to see more and more mobile app businesses in India as well, Read here 0