A classic blend of family led & risk averse traditional businesses and upcoming entrepreneurial driven ventures of next generations has made the city of Chennai attractive prospect for the Indian investors. With the revival of economy, Chennai is seen calling on highly ambitious & innovative startups setting shop and driving demand from key sectors including technology products, healthcare delivery services & medical equipment and educational services apart from traditional businesses such as manufacturing, engineering, R&D, real estate & infrastructure.
In order to boost the zeal of much talented entrepreneurs and provide a neutral platform for the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Chennai, VCCircle is pleased to announce, VCCircle Chennai Investment Summit 2015, the most coveted platform for leading & emerging entrepreneurs, next generation leaders, business families, private equity & venture capital investors betting on the investment opportunities prevailing in the land of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
The forum will be attended by 200+ entrepreneurs, family business owners, CEOs, private equity & venture capital heads and dealmakers.
8:30am - 9:30am
Tea, Networking & Registration
9:30am - 9:50am
Inaugural Address by Thiru S.Krishnan IAS, Principal Secretary (Planning and Development) / CEO, TNIDB, Government of Tamil Nadu
09:50am - 10:35am
Panel I: South India's Entrepreneurial DNA & What it means for deal makers
The way businesses operates in Tamil Nadu is quite distinct from rest of the country. Coming from the conservative nature of businesses, avoiding to be flashy and make no noise about their skills and business opportunities, how are entrepreneurs attracting investor’s interest? Will the capital flow towards family owned traditional businesses or recent first generation entrepreneurial ventures? How comfortable are entrepreneurs with deal makers, and shedding away their company’s stake? Which sectors are witnessing slew of entrepreneurial activities and which sectors would witness growth in medium to long term? How can private capital help entrepreneurs transform their businesses to create maximum value for the shareholders?
Hemu Ramaiah - MD, Shop 4 Solutions Pvt Ltd
K. Pandia Rajan - Founder, Ma Foi Group
Murugavel Janakiraman - Founder & CEO, Matrimony.com Limited
Sandeep Reddy - MD, Peepul Capital Advisors
TR Srinivas - MD, O3 Capital
Sarath Naru - Managing Partner, Ventureast (Moderator)
10:35am - 11:00am
Keynote Address by Gopal Srinivasan, CMD, TVS Capital Funds Limited
11:00am - 11:20am
Entrepreneur Address - Growth and Investment Opportunities in Healthcare Sector
By Dr G.S.K. Velu - MD, Trivitron Healthcare
11:20am - 11:50am
Tea & Networking Break
11:50am - 12:40pm
Panel II: Brewing early stage startup ecosystem in the city: Contributions from budding entrepreneurs, innovative startups & early stage investors
India’s so called conservative metropolis is hitting the headlines in creating a fierce tech wave among the thousands of innovative startups setting their shops in the city of Chennai. In the recent times, what has captivated startups to station their headquarters in the city of Chennai? Ease of starting up, incorporating a company, finding angel investments, availability of talent pool and promising ecosystem, we understand from the experts on the ground reality of what’s driving startups to the land of Chennai and what it means for ecosystem and community.
Vijay Anand - Founder, The Startup Centre
Paul Basil - Founder & CEO, Villgro (Incubation centre)
Suresh Sambandam - Founder & CEO, Orangescape
Harishankaran K - Co-founder, Interview Street (HackerRank)
Ananth Narsimhan - CEO & Founder, At Your Price
Anand Daniel - Principal, Accel Partners (Moderator)
12:40pm - 2:00pm
Lunch & Networking
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Panel III: The challenges & opportunities in raising the bar for family -run businesses: Nurturing legacy assets, business portfolios, family culture, professional values
What are the challenges faced by the Next-gen from Chennai in committing to family line of work while professionally managing family wealth & culture? How difficult it is for the next gen owners to cajole first gen to shed away their conservative inhibitions and adopt modern processes/technology in the existing businesses? How savvy are family businesses in roping private investors to fuel expansions? Fed with golden spoon & equipped with quality education, the new generation has ready to adopt businesses, what are the challenges faced in taking the businesses to the next level, keeping in mind the family values & tradition?
Heramb Hajarnavis - Founder & MD, Sealink Capital Partners
Soumya Rajan - Co-Founder, MD & CEO, Waterfield Advisors Pvt Ltd
Aarthi Sivanandh - Partner, J Sagar Associate
Hemu Ramaiah - MD, Shop 4 Solutions Pvt Ltd
Sameer Mehta - CIO, Atlaz Venturez Family Office (Moderator)
2:45pm - 3:35pm
Panel IV: Challenges & Opportunities for venture capital backed companies in Chennai
Chennai has closely witnessed marquee startups emerge into world class companies creating a global footprint. While names like Freshdesk, & Zoho have made their mark globally, companies such as Caratlane, Bharat matrimony have created a strong foothold in the domestic market. Be it technology, consumer internet, big data & analytics, shared services, or non-technology plays, Chennai has emerged as a breeding ground for next level entrepreneurs. How conducive is the growth environment enabling companies to build world class products & services and expand globally? How are entrepreneurs leveraging these opportunities while treading tedious path of raising private capital, managing investor relations & ambitious valuations? What support do entrepreneurs expect from the ecosystem in terms of availability of venture capital, clarity on regulatory & corporate governance issues and much more?
Yogendra Vasupal - Co-founder & CEO, Stayzilla
Ganesh Vasudevan - CEO, IndiaProperty.com
Lakshmanan Narayan - CEO & Co-founder, Unmetric Inc
BG Krishnan - CEO & Founder, eShakti.com Pvt. Ltd
Bala Parthasarathy - Managing Partner, Angel Prime
Mithun Sacheti - Co-Founder & CEO, CaratLane.com
Nitin Nayar - MD, Warburg Pincus India Private Limited (Moderator)
3:35pm - 4:00pm
Tea & Networking
Red hot sectors: Quick insightful discussions on the fast growing themes in the city:
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Red hot sector I: Healthcare Delivery Services & Medical Equipment
Bala Subramaniam - CEO, Cura Healthcare Pvt. Ltd
C.Venkat Subramanyam - Founder & Director, Veda Corporate Advisors
K. Chandrasekhar - Founder & CEO, Forus Health Pvt. Ltd.
Prasad Gadkari - Partner, IDFC Private Equity (Moderator)
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Red hot sector II: Food and agri
Dr. G.N.S. Reddy - MD, Akshayakalpa Farms and Foods Pvt. Ltd
Amit C. Vaishnav - MD, Megafoods Products Madras (P) Limited
Anand Raghavendran - VP, Creador Advisors India Pvt. Ltd
Kartik Srivatsa - Managing Partner, Aspada Investments (Moderator)
5:00pm onwards
VCCircle Unwind
Continue the energy and networking of the day with more social time with top entrepreneurs and leading investors over cocktails
o3 Capital is a mid-market investment bank, providing financial and strategic advice to clients. The company is built on two core businesses – Corporate Finance and Alternate Asset Management.
o3 Capital serves a wide range of clients including cutting-edge start-ups, established market leaders, private equity houses and large global corporate entities, across select verticals - Consumer, Healthcare, Industrials, Financial services, Technology and Digital. o3 Capital has successfully consummated 110+transactions in the last 9 years aggregating to over USD 4.5 bn in transaction value.
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EliteMatrimony is the first of its kind exclusive matrimony service for the upper crust. It is a niche service pioneered by BharatMatrimony - the most trusted name in the matchmaking industry with more than 20 lakh registered users.
We have professionally trained and highly experienced Relationship Managers with an impeccable track record of making the best matches happen. They shortlist matches who complement your dignified reputation. Based on your selection, the Relationship Manager will arrange meetings with the prospects.
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Warburg Pincus is a leading global private equity firm focused on growth investing. The firm has more than $40 billion in assets under management. The firm’s active portfolio of more than 120 companies is highly diversified by stage, sector and geography. Warburg Pincus is an experienced partner to management teams seeking to build durable companies with sustainable value. Founded in 1966, Warburg Pincus has raised 15 private equity funds, including a $4 billion energy fund that closed in October 2014, which have invested more than $50 billion in over 720 companies in more than 35 countries. To date, affiliates of private equity funds raised by Warburg Pincus have invested more than US$3.5 billion in Indian companies. The firm's past and current investments in India include Alliance Tire, Ambuja Cements, Au Financiers, Bharti Airtel, BIBA Apparels, Capillary Technologies, Capital First, Continental Warehousing, DB Corp, Ecom Express, Gangavaram Port, Havells, HDFC, Kalyan Jewellers, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Laurus Labs, Lemontree Hotels, Max India, Metropolis Healthcare, Piramal Realty, Quest Global Services, Quikr, Sintex and WNS. The firm is headquartered in New York with offices in Amsterdam, Beijing, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Mumbai, San Francisco, São Paulo and Shanghai. For more information, visit www.warburgpincus.com.
Warburg Pincus is a leading global private equity firm focused on growth investing. The firm has more than $40 billion in assets under management. The firm’s active portfolio of more than 120 companies is highly diversified by stage, sector and geography. Warburg Pincus is an experienced partner to management teams seeking to build durable companies with sustainable value. Founded in 1966, Warburg Pincus has raised 15 private equity funds, including a $4 billion energy fund that closed in October 2014, which have invested more than $50 billion in over 720 companies in more than 35 countries. To date, affiliates of private equity funds raised by Warburg Pincus have invested more than US$3.5 billion in Indian companies. The firm's past and current investments in India include Alliance Tire, Ambuja Cements, Au Financiers, Bharti Airtel, BIBA Apparels, Capillary Technologies, Capital First, Continental Warehousing, DB Corp, Ecom Express, Gangavaram Port, Havells, HDFC, Kalyan Jewellers, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Laurus Labs, Lemontree Hotels, Max India, Metropolis Healthcare, Piramal Realty, Quest Global Services, Quikr, Sintex and WNS. The firm is headquartered in New York with offices in Amsterdam, Beijing, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Mumbai, San Francisco, São Paulo and Shanghai. For more information, visit www.warburgpincus.com.
J. Sagar Associates (JSA) is a leading national law firm in India comprising over 350 professionals, with offices in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi. For over two decades they have provided legal advice and services to international and domestic clients.
The mission of the firm is to provide outstanding legal solutions in the chosen practice areas with a strong emphasis on ethics. Clients benefit from the expertise and experience as a large firm while still enjoying the privilege of personal attention and responsiveness of a small firm. The advice is delivered by well-informed, accessible, partner-led teams, which strive to provide the highest quality of service to clients, by listening, understanding their needs, responding promptly and living up to the commitments that are made.
JSA’s practice extends across diverse sectors of industry and services, such as Consumer & Industrial Products, Consumer Durables, Financial Services & Banking, Infrastructure, and Energy & Transportation. The Attorneys understand and appreciate the different challenges that clients face in the current business environment as a result of technological changes, evolving government regulations, and competitive pressures in the marketplace. A diverse set of legal services are provided to clients by assisting them to meet these challenges successfully.
Practice areas: Banking & Finance; Capital Markets & Securities; Dispute Resolution; General Corporate Commercial; Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity; Projects; Regulatory & Policy; Tax, Customs & Trade; and Corporate Compliance, Anti-Corruption & Investigation.
Sectors: Agriculture & Plantations; Asset Management & Financial Institutions; Communications (Telecom & Broadcasting); Construction & Engineering; Defence & Internal Security; Education; Energy (Power, Oil & Gas); Hospitality & Leisure; Insurance; Knowledge Based Industries (IT / ITES / Life Sciences); Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Industrial Products & Durables; Media, Entertainment & Sports; Mining; Municipal & Developmental Infrastructure; Non-Government Sector; Real Estate; Retail & Franchising; Services; and Transportation (Aviation, Railways & Metro, Surface Transport and Ports).
They have been ranked as:
• The Top Firm for PE by deal value - VCCircle
• Best overall law firms - IBLJ
• Private equity & venture capital - IBLJ
TVS Capital Funds Limited was founded in September 2007, by Gopal Srinivasan of TVS Group, who brings over twenty five years of entrepreneurial and operational experience. TCF limited works closely with enterpreneurs with management capability and capital during the investment horizon.
TVS Capital Funds Ltd manages the TVS Shriram Growth Fund which has more than INR 1,100 Cr AUM domestic rupee fund across two Schemes - 1A and 1B. The Fund is established with a vision to develop and nurture India's mid-cap businesses into world class companies. The fund is targeting investments across consumer driven opportunities such as food & agro, retail, healthcare, education, FMCG, media & entertainment, facilities management and so on. The fund has completely deployed Fund 1A and investment in Fund 1B is going on in full swing. TVS Shriram Growth Fund is registered with SEBI under the Venture Capital Funds regulations.
The sponsors of the fund are the TVS Group and Shriram Group. TVS and Shriram Groups bring a proven business culture, infrastructure, and a wide network of relationships across several sectors and geographical regions to the nextgen entrepreneurs of India. TVS Group and Shriram Group bring a vast ecosystem of relationships and strong connections with the SME community, which are leveraged to identify attractive investment opportunities. In addition, the senior partners in their individual capacities bring many relationships in industry, the banking eco-system, and with industry, functional and domain experts amongst others. This network not only enables us to source proprietary deals, it also enables us to add value to portfolio companies.
VCC Events opens up the avenues for participation. Join hands to be a part of India’s largest gathering of alternative investments leaders, industry stakeholders and Asia’s influential limited partners, general partners and marquee advisors. Your chance to actively participate and augment yourself as thought leaders.
Hyatt Regency Chennai
Date: 12th Mar 2015
Address: Hyatt Regency Chennai,
365 Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu- 600 018, India
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