December is my favourite month of the year, and not just in venture capital terms. And, there’s a load of networking taking place this month.
First week, on the 5th, I attend a private, private equity party hosted by well, a private equity firm who I cannot name here. It’s actually being held at the CEO’s home in Bandra and I expect to meet not just general partners — folks who invest private equity money in companies — but limited partners, who are people who invest in private equity funds. Looking forward to it.
Next, back on the BarCamp trail, Delhi hosts the third chapter of its gig on December 8, which happens to be a Saturday. The last one in the Capital was last December. I find the phenomenon of BarCamping or any start-up networking gig in Delhi quite amazing. The city is so much about power broking and bad attitude, it is nice to see something positive and new-age gaining momentum there. For more details, go to the wiki here.
Chennai OpenCoffee Club, I believe the first OpenCoffee Club chapter to debut in India, meets again on December 2. I’m happy to report that the website is now open to public viewing and may I add, it is a very professional and happening site. Go visit.
Business plan contests for start-ups are in peak form now. Don’t forget to track Eureka! 2007, which culminates in February. The countdown promises to throw up some of the most exciting young start-ups from business school campuses. Meet the shortlisted start-ups for the final leg of the contest here. Another event that builds up to February is the IIM Calcutta Entrepreneurship Cell-organized National B Plan Contest. Seedfund, TiE and National Entrepreneurship Network are partners for the event and Seedfund will become a mentor-investor to the first prize winner, who takes home Rs 1 crore! Happy to get some good news out of Calcutta in a while.
