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Delhi & Gurgaon Pitch Day: Quick Recap and Reflections
AKCJ Ventures had the privilege of attending the Delhi edition of Venture Catalysts’ Pitch Day, a dynamic event that brought together some of the most passionate and innovative founders from across the country. The atmosphere was charged with entrepreneurial energy as startups presented their visions, exchanged ideas, and engaged with key players in the broader…

Key Insights from Evaluating D2C Startups
A founder’s prior industry experience is often the single biggest predictor of early momentum in D2C. Understanding supply chains, consumer behavior, and digital marketing—often gained from having built or scaled a brand before—is vital. Seasoned founders are quicker to adapt to changing market realities, secure critical partnerships, and avoid common pitfalls.

India’s Electric Two-Wheeler Market: What FAME-II Taught Us About Growth, Compliance, and the Road Ahead
India’s electric two-wheeler market has moved from rapid expansion to intense consolidation following stricter enforcement of the FAME-II subsidy norms. Sales reached a record 1.14 million units in FY2025, a testament to robust demand and increasing consumer appetite for EVs. Yet, as the government intensified compliance, several mid-sized and smaller manufacturers experienced steep declines or…

From Velocity to Endurance: Rethinking What Really Drives a Business Forward
There’s something we often hear in the startup world: “Move fast and break things.” But in our experience—especially when writing checks and watching companies over a 5- to 10-year arc—speed alone doesn’t build greatness. Endurance does. We’ve all seen the outliers. Fast, furious growth. Valuations multiplying in months. The chase for unicorn status. But not every…

AKCJ Ventures at Conquest 2025: Celebrating Tradition and Vision
AKCJ Ventures at Conquest 2025: Celebrating Tradition and Vision Apr 30,2025 AKCJ Ventures at Conquest 2025: Celebrating Tradition and Vision The AKCJ Ventures team had the privilege of attending the launch event for the 21st edition of Conquest, BITS Pilani’s renowned startup accelerator, held at WeWork Blue One Square, Gurgaon. Conquest has grown from a…

Sustainability Drives Higher Rentals: Co-Working Spaces Increase ESG Commitments
AKCJ Ventures had the opportunity to attend “Modern Sales Playbook: How High-Growth Startups Are Closing Deals, Fast”, a focused knowledge session hosted by TiE Delhi-NCR under its learning initiative, TiE Institute.

Web3, Blockchain, and the Future of Digital Trust in M&A and Family Offices
Web3, Blockchain, and the Future of Digital Trust in M&A and Family Offices Tanvi Kohli Intern- Research & Analysis The worlds of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and family offices are undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation. At the heart of this evolution is a new foundation for how trust is established, maintained, and validated: digital trust —…

India’s SpaceTech Boom: A New Era of Innovation and Opportunity
India’s SpaceTech Boom: A New Era of Innovation and Opportunity Nikhil Singh Senior Analyst – Investment & Research India’s spacetech industry is undergoing a historic transformation, rapidly evolving from a government-dominated sector into a thriving ecosystem powered by private innovation, bold government reforms, and ambitious national projects. As the world’s space economy races toward a…

India’s Telecom Infrastructure: A Quiet Giant with Massive Potential
India’s Telecom Infrastructure: A Quiet Giant with Massive Potential -Ishan Singh Senior Analyst – Investment & Research India’s telecom infrastructure sector is quietly powering the country’s digital revolution—and it’s poised for a breakout decade. While global attention often focuses on data consumption and smartphone penetration, the unsung hero behind it all is the physical network:…

An Inside Look at the Qualities We Prioritize—Scalability, Founder-Market Fit, and Execution Capability
In venture capital, we encounter countless innovative ideas and passionate founders. But while creativity grabs attention, sustainable success depends on deeper fundamentals. At our firm, we focus on three essential qualities when evaluating startups: scalability, founder-market fit, and execution capability. These are not just criteria—they are the foundation of our investment philosophy.









