Is Accel India Ready for a Leadership Transition?

• Accel gearing up for eighth India fund, aiming for $600-700M by end of 2024
• First major VC fundraise after 2022's funding winter, signaling potential market thaw
• Firm's stable team and strong track record expected to attract signif...

After sequoia rebranding, funds leaving the country, hearing that accel is looking to cut down on India investment corpus. Big news for a top global fund to step back.

In a landmark deal, Silicon Valley powerhouse General Catalyst has acquired Venture Highway, a seed-stage investment firm with a track record of backing winners like Meesho and Mobile Premier League.

The Deal:

• Rare instance of cons...

• Accel has raised a new $650 million early-stage fund for Indian startups, focusing on AI, consumer brands, fintech, and manufacturing.
• Founders face tougher competition as every category is crowded, requiring more nuanced strategies...