245: How Venture Capital Funding is Changing | Devendra Agrawal (Founder - Dexter Capital)

The Startup Operator

In this episode, Roshan talks to Devendra Agrawal, Founder of Dexter Capital. Having dedicated over five years to investments and two years in a senior corporate finance position, Devendra embraced the entrepreneurial journey as the founder of Dexter Capital, a boutique investment bank.

The conversation encompasses the various factors that shaped today's outlook into startup investing. Tune in for a deep-dive into --

00:00 - Introduction

1:13 - Recent Developments in startup Investing

11:27 - Startup Ecosystem and the Indian Economy

16:04 - Power Dynamics Between Founders and Investors

25:26 - Key Developments in the 2021 Startup Ecosystem

31:42 - Building Successful Startups

33:45 - Key Considerations in Equity Sharing and Fundraising

43:30 - Risks of Accepting High Valuations

48:41 - Revising the Current Incentive Structures

56:06 - Incentive Models

01:01:01 - Equity Pledging in Conventional Companies

01:03:12 - Reasons Behind the Surge in Startup Funding

01:14:35 - Characteristics of a Successful Fund

01:20:23 - Supporting Founders

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Connect with Devedra Agrawal, Founder - Dexter Capital

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devendra-agrawal-85144598