When VCs Form Clubs: What Indian Founders Must Do Now
Forty VCs walked into one room in Bengaluru two days ago, controlling $2.6B in AUM. If you weren't in that room, the question isn't what happened — it's how you get into the next one.
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“VC Circle's Bengaluru launch formalises India's VC syndication infrastructure, meaning a founder's reputation now circulates across 40 firms — not just one.”
“India's 2026 funding is down 11.9% YoY and concentrating in larger rounds, making institutional pipeline access a strategic fundraising asset.”
“The founders who navigate this networked era are those with clean data, a specific raise ask, and a narrative that a VC partner can retell convincingly to their network.”
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Amit Tyagi
Founder, AletheiaAI & GP, Fitoor Capital
Veteran of India's startup ecosystem. Writing about fundraising, investor psychology, and what it takes to build fundable startups in India.
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