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40 VCs actively writing ₹3Cr to ₹100Cr+ cheques in India right now.

1. Camel Ventures: camelventures.in

2. V3 Ventures: v3ventures.in

3. Sauce.vc: sauce.vc

4. DSG Consumer Partners: dsgcp.com

Climbing the Ladder of Proof: A Founder’s Guide to Winning Investor Confidence

Founders often ask, “What exactly convinces investors to write the check?” The truth is—it’s not luck, charisma, or pitch-deck magic. It’s proof. Tangible, measurable progress that moves your startup up what investors call the Ladder of Proof (a concept from the team at NFX).

Each rung on that ladder represents something that reduces investor risk and builds belief in your company: early customers, strong retention, a high-performing team, or accelerating growth. The higher you climb, the more investors see your vision as inevitable rather than aspirational.

Here’s how to think about it:

1️⃣ Each rung equals evidence. Don’t just tell investors your product works—show them. In data, in testimonials, in usage.

500 startups per VC fund. That’s the average level of competition.

Let’s break down the math by region.

United States

 3,150 active VC funds. 131,747 active startups. 42 startups per fund publicly. Closer to 420 when you count all of them, not just public.

Europe

January VC fundraising hit $22.5 billion. Sounds massive but...

One firm raised 67% of it.

First, some quick stats:

• Number of funds: 40

• Total capital raised: $22.5B (disclosed)

We are advising a profitable infrastructure EPC client and are exploring project-based Joint Venture (JV) opportunities with:

* EPC companies

* OEMs / system suppliers

* Real Estate Developers / capital partners

🔹 This is NOT an equity raise

99% of VC funds don’t really invest at inception. 🚫💸 

Here are 39 that actually do ↓

1) Rose Street Capital

2) Outside VC

3) VU Venture Partners

Funding Alert for Tech Startups 🚨

Grants up to ₹1 Cr (increased from ₹50L)

+ Focus: Deep-tech startups

+ Location: anywhere in India

+ Domains: health, agri, finance, energy, etc.

🚀 Startup India Seed Funding: How Much Can You Get & Who Is Eligible?

Many early-stage founders assume funding is only for VC-backed startups. In reality, the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) was created specifically to support idea-stage and early-revenue startups.

Here’s a clear breakdown 👇

💰 How Much Funding Is Possible?

Under the Seed Fund Scheme, startups can receive:

🚀 Volunteers Needed!

📍 Bengaluru – 31st Jan

https://startupnews.fyi/startup-events/startup-meetup-bengaluru-31-january-2026/

If you’re interested in the startup ecosystem and want hands-on experience (registration desk, backdrop/screen, photos), join us!

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