VC funds no more only technology-driven

Quotes

1. “ Here one has more freedom to change the vertical as the company's performance is known in six months, whereas tech companies start showing results in two years. ”

2. “ We will continue to invest in technology only, though there are opportunities in other sectors. ”

   By Sudhir Sethi

Entities Mentioned

• Nexus Capital India
• Helion Venture Partners
• Arun Natarajan
• Kanwaljit Singh
• Rahul Khanna
• Suminter India Organics
• Tree House
• Sudhir Sethi
• IDG Ventures India
• Matrix Partners

1. As the tides of investments change over time, venture capital funds are shifting their focus to businesses related to consumer demand such as education, media and entertainment, food & beverages and alternative energy. (Read Full Article)

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