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  Chiratae Ventures: A Homegrown Pioneer in India's Tech Startup Scene Chiratae Ventures, founded in 2006 (formerly IDG Ventures India), stands as one of India's most experienced and successful homegrown venture capital firms. With an impressive AUM of approximately $1.3 billion across six funds and investments in over 130 companies , Chiratae has consistently backed disruptive technology startups across SaaS, Consumer Media & Tech, Health-tech, and Fin-tech. Known for its early-stage conviction, including the successful "Chiratae Sonic" seed program, the firm boasts a strong portfolio of 9 unicorns like Lenskart, Myntra, PolicyBazaar, and FirstCry, and a remarkable track record of over 50 exits and 4 IPOs. Its unique achievement of returning capital to LPs every year for the last 13 years underscores its consistent performance and financial discipline, cementing its reputation as a reliable and impactful investor in the Indian startup ecosystem. I. In...

Peak XV Partners: A Pillar of India's Startup Ecosystem Peak XV Partners, formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA, stands as a dominant force in the Indian venture capital landscape, having actively shaped the ecosystem for nearly two decades. With an impressive AUM of approximately $9 billion across 13 funds and investments in over 400 companies, Peak XV has consistently identified and nurtured high-growth startups, leading to a significant number of unicorns in its portfolio, including Zomato, BYJU'S, OYO, and Freshworks. The firm's strategic evolution, marked by its recent rebranding and independent fundraise of $1.2-1.4 billion for India and Southeast Asia, underscores its adaptability to market dynamics. Peak XV's consistent track record of successful exits, yielding substantial returns, along with its robust mentorship programs and thought leadership, firmly establishes its position as a top-tier VC firm with profound and lasting impact on the Indian startup na...