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At Blume, we often build a strong thesis about a space and then actively look for startups that fit the gaps we’ve identified. But in the case of Virohan, our latest bet in ed-tech, we weren’t tracking healthcare employability, the domain they operate in, as a…

During the winter break, we asked the team to take a close look at what the next year can look like. How will fundraising change in 2023? Which sectors will be hot? Where should be expect change? Read Blume's outlook on what lies ahead. As we step…

From the number of slides to structure of the content, here’s what you need to know A pitch deck is the first time a potential investor looks at your business. Hence, it makes sense to ensure that it hits all the right notes from the word go. What…

Artist: Tanujaa Rane; also in the Blume office collection now Aileen Lee needs to get ample credit for indoctrinating the word…

VC investor Blume Ventures is seeding a deep-tech ecosystem in India, funding a bevy of startups. It’s nurturing companies and helping them tap overseas markets and bring in global investors. Blume’s founders believe that a deep-tech unicorn in India may not…

There is ample coverage around Entrepreneurs-turned-VCs. For good reason – indeed, entrepreneurial and operations skills are desirable ingredients for a VC’s skill set.  Examples abound, especially in the valley – Reid Hoffman (founder…

With the abundance of seed-stage capital in India, investing funds alone doesn’t earn a VC respect in the eyes of a founder. Today, the best entrepreneurs have the freedom of taking money from a VC of their choice. Trust and value addition are far more important than…