Comments on: About http://startupcentral.in Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:01:06 +0530 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sneh http://startupcentral.in/about/#comment-27 Sneh Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:18:10 +0000 http://startupcentral.wordpress.com/me/#comment-27 I forgot to give my contact id, please contact me on sneha@jobeehive.com also You can contact me if you need any information on layoffs across the sectors and any info about different companies. Sneh I forgot to give my contact id, please contact me on sneha@jobeehive.com
also You can contact me if you need any information on layoffs across the sectors and any info about different companies.

Sneh

]]> By: Ashish Deai http://startupcentral.in/about/#comment-26 Ashish Deai Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:56:39 +0000 http://startupcentral.wordpress.com/me/#comment-26 Hi Snighda Excellent information. Well, I'm still a student pursuing my graduation and also am an investor and invest a couple of thosands in teeny weeny startups. CurrentIy I came across this startup called www.blogertize.in , seems to be a very unconventional venture but have been in news recently. I also came across an interview of the owner of this site on digg - some Bhatia fellow. The business model looks strong in a longer term. What do you think about the same? The story I came across claims that this Indian startup has earned $27,000 within 3 months of launch. Right time to invest in it or do think it'll go bust in longer term Ashish Hi Snighda
Excellent information. Well, I’m still a student pursuing my graduation and also am an investor and invest a couple of thosands in teeny weeny startups. CurrentIy I came across this startup called http://www.blogertize.in , seems to be a very unconventional venture but have been in news recently. I also came across an interview of the owner of this site on digg – some Bhatia fellow.
The business model looks strong in a longer term. What do you think about the same? The story I came across claims that this Indian startup has earned $27,000 within 3 months of launch. Right time to invest in it or do think it’ll go bust in longer term

Ashish

]]> By: Manali http://startupcentral.in/about/#comment-25 Manali Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:26:04 +0000 http://startupcentral.wordpress.com/me/#comment-25 Hi, This blog was recommended to me by someone who wrote for BusinessWorld - Mohit Malik. He said I should check it out and write in to you because I've started my own website for good quality seconds called www.seconddealnsteal.com six months ago and I'm on the look out for wacky, smart marketing ideas to increase my database. I would appreciate it if people checked the site out and used it and if people reading this blog helped me out as well. Starting this site was a labour of love but one can't totally neglect how much money needs to be poured in to make anything work! I've talked about thtis on my blog called www.writtenpath.blogspot.com as well. Do get people to help me via your blog... Hi,

This blog was recommended to me by someone who wrote for BusinessWorld – Mohit Malik. He said I should check it out and write in to you because I’ve started my own website for good quality seconds called http://www.seconddealnsteal.com six months ago and I’m on the look out for wacky, smart marketing ideas to increase my database. I would appreciate it if people checked the site out and used it and if people reading this blog helped me out as well. Starting this site was a labour of love but one can’t totally neglect how much money needs to be poured in to make anything work! I’ve talked about thtis on my blog called http://www.writtenpath.blogspot.com as well. Do get people to help me via your blog…

]]> By: Prakash http://startupcentral.in/about/#comment-24 Prakash Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:14:47 +0000 http://startupcentral.wordpress.com/me/#comment-24 Hi Snigdha, I thought since you have quite deep knowledge about the PE/VC Funds, you may be in a position to guide me. I appreciate your views. Thanks. Hi Snigdha,

I thought since you have quite deep knowledge about the PE/VC Funds, you may be in a position to guide me. I appreciate your views.

Thanks.

]]> By: Snigdha Sengupta http://startupcentral.in/about/#comment-23 Snigdha Sengupta Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:41:59 +0000 http://startupcentral.wordpress.com/me/#comment-23 Hi Prakash, I'm not an investment advisor and don't have the skills to tell you what percentage of your assets should be allocated to what asset group. Suggest you try talking to a professional investment consultant. Also, will not be able to comment on the specific funds that you mention. All the best. Hi Prakash, I’m not an investment advisor and don’t have the skills to tell you what percentage of your assets should be allocated to what asset group. Suggest you try talking to a professional investment consultant. Also, will not be able to comment on the specific funds that you mention. All the best.

]]> By: Prakash http://startupcentral.in/about/#comment-21 Prakash Sun, 07 Dec 2008 11:29:06 +0000 http://startupcentral.wordpress.com/me/#comment-21 Thanks for a prompt response and views. I appreciate your opinion but would like to point out some facts. a) I was referring to PE Funds which are open to investors. Milestone is one such fund which is accepting investment from Retail Investors at ticket size of 10 Lacs for it's debut PE Fund (with a focus on Education and Healthcare). They already have 2 more funds which are Real Estate based and headed by Ved Prakash Arya (ex-Kshitij fame). I also hear that IDFC too is coming out with it's PE Fund (with a focus on infrastructure) with a ticket size of 25 Lacs which is also open to Retail investors. I would specifically like to know your opinion in respect of these PE Funds which are open to retail investors. I do understand that they carry high risk but if they give a higher return too (Milestone's expected IRR is 30%) in line with risk then do you feel they can be considered against investing in equities ? Also I slightly differ on what you have mentioned that retail investors do not have skills required to take bets. In my opinion it is like investing in a MF where fund manager and his team takes the call. Similarly in a PE fund too it is not retail investor's skill but it's fund manager & his team to decide on investments. So how does it differ from MF (ofcourse not taking into account high risk, lock in etc) ? Specially in light of fact that I already have exposures in Art Fund & Reat Estate Funds which are similar and in line of PE Funds. Also I would like to know generally what percentage of the total asset should ideally be allocated to such funds individually as well as collectively. Thanks for a prompt response and views. I appreciate your opinion but would like to point out some facts. a) I was referring to PE Funds which are open to investors. Milestone is one such fund which is accepting investment from Retail Investors at ticket size of 10 Lacs for it’s debut PE Fund (with a focus on Education and Healthcare). They already have 2 more funds which are Real Estate based and headed by Ved Prakash Arya (ex-Kshitij fame).

I also hear that IDFC too is coming out with it’s PE Fund (with a focus on infrastructure) with a ticket size of 25 Lacs which is also open to Retail investors.

I would specifically like to know your opinion in respect of these PE Funds which are open to retail investors. I do understand that they carry high risk but if they give a higher return too (Milestone’s expected IRR is 30%) in line with risk then do you feel they can be considered against investing in equities ?

Also I slightly differ on what you have mentioned that retail investors do not have skills required to take bets. In my opinion it is like investing in a MF where fund manager and his team takes the call. Similarly in a PE fund too it is not retail investor’s skill but it’s fund manager & his team to decide on investments. So how does it differ from MF (ofcourse not taking into account high risk, lock in etc) ?

Specially in light of fact that I already have exposures in Art Fund & Reat Estate Funds which are similar and in line of PE Funds.

Also I would like to know generally what percentage of the total asset should ideally be allocated to such funds individually as well as collectively.

]]> By: Snigdha Sengupta http://startupcentral.in/about/#comment-22 Snigdha Sengupta Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:54:09 +0000 http://startupcentral.wordpress.com/me/#comment-22 Hi Prakash, Thanks for writing in. Most PE and VC funds are not open to retail investors. You need to have a certain net worth, which is quite high, to invest in one. There are a couple of funds, such as Future Ventures, which are in the pipeline and plan to raise money from retail investors via an IPO. However, in my opinion, retail investors should not invest in a PE or VC fund. The risks associated with such investments are much higher and more complex than investing in the stock of a listed company, for instance. Further, retail investors do not have the skills required to take bets on such investments. Hi Prakash,
Thanks for writing in. Most PE and VC funds are not open to retail investors. You need to have a certain net worth, which is quite high, to invest in one. There are a couple of funds, such as Future Ventures, which are in the pipeline and plan to raise money from retail investors via an IPO. However, in my opinion, retail investors should not invest in a PE or VC fund. The risks associated with such investments are much higher and more complex than investing in the stock of a listed company, for instance. Further, retail investors do not have the skills required to take bets on such investments.

]]> By: Prakash http://startupcentral.in/about/#comment-12 Prakash Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:48:03 +0000 http://startupcentral.wordpress.com/me/#comment-12 Hi Snigdha, Good information. Since long I have been contemplating to invest in a PE or/and VC Fund. Currently there is one PE Fund of Milestone which is open to subscription with relatively low ticket size. I was wondering if you could throw some light/opinion on it as to if it is worth investing. People have been telling me that instead of locking up my funds for a long tenure (it is 5 yrs for this fund) I should rather pick up good Large Cap shares which will give similar returns with liquidity. Especially now when markets offer good opportunity to invest. I am also very keen and excited about investing in VC and have been subscribing to 'Indian Investment Network (IIN)' and TATA NEN Hottest startup site in search of a good investment in a reliable VC Fund. I would be glad if you could suggest some good names who accept retail subscription of a reasonable ticket size. But primarily, I would like to know your opinion whether to opt for PE Fund/VC Fund or invest in equity directly at this point of time. Awaiting your views. Best, Prakash Hi Snigdha,

Good information. Since long I have been contemplating to invest in a PE or/and VC Fund. Currently there is one PE Fund of Milestone which is open to subscription with relatively low ticket size. I was wondering if you could throw some light/opinion on it as to if it is worth investing. People have been telling me that instead of locking up my funds for a long tenure (it is 5 yrs for this fund) I should rather pick up good Large Cap shares which will give similar returns with liquidity. Especially now when markets offer good opportunity to invest.

I am also very keen and excited about investing in VC and have been subscribing to ‘Indian Investment Network (IIN)’ and TATA NEN Hottest startup site in search of a good investment in a reliable VC Fund.

I would be glad if you could suggest some good names who accept retail subscription of a reasonable ticket size.

But primarily, I would like to know your opinion whether to opt for PE Fund/VC Fund or invest in equity directly at this point of time.

Awaiting your views.

Best,

Prakash

]]> By: Shubham Rai http://startupcentral.in/about/#comment-13 Shubham Rai Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:49:12 +0000 http://startupcentral.wordpress.com/me/#comment-13 Hi Snigdha Saw your Blog about Rentimental.com Am one of the co-founders and I appreciate the honest comments about Venture. The whole journey ( A short one) has been a roller-coaster ride. Can share the same with you. You could get in touch with me at 022-3216 2266 +91 98215 06923 or shubham@rentimental.com Regards Shubham Rai Co-founder & Director Munificent Ventures Pvt. Ltd +91 98215 06923 022-3216 2266 Hi Snigdha

Saw your Blog about Rentimental.com

Am one of the co-founders and I appreciate the honest comments about Venture.

The whole journey ( A short one) has been a roller-coaster ride.

Can share the same with you.

You could get in touch with me at 022-3216 2266
+91 98215 06923 or shubham@rentimental.com

Regards
Shubham Rai
Co-founder & Director
Munificent Ventures Pvt. Ltd
+91 98215 06923
022-3216 2266

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