S2E5 | Unlocking the trillion dollar Indian startup ecosystem with Nikhil Marwaha

In this episode, Nikhil Marwaha, Senior Executive Director, shares his extensive investment journey spanning early and later-stage companies in sectors like consumer, B2B enterprise, and healthcare. Learn about his experiences with growth equity funds, insights into venture investing, and the exciting trends in the Indian startup ecosystem. Based in Gurgaon, he sees a different set but nevertheless exciting venture opportunities.

Stay tuned for discussions on emerging themes, including enterprise B2B SaaS, manufacturing in India, and the rise of electric vehicles in India. Discover the unique stories of Vertex’s portfolio companies, such as Ace Turtle, Certa and Pilgrim, and gain valuable advice for early-stage entrepreneurs navigating the dynamic Indian market!

Discussion Topics: Unlocking the trillion dollar Indian startup ecosystem

• Introduction and Background
• Investment Experience and Transition to Venture Capital
• Overview of the Indian Startup Ecosystem
• Key Investment Trends in India
• Metrics and Assessments for Venture Capital Investing
• Vertex Portfolio Companies in India
• Ace Turtle and Progress in Consumer Segment
• Advice for Early Stage Entrepreneurs in India
• Market Sizing and Challenges in India
• Exciting Areas in Venture Capital for 2024

Our Guest: Nikhil Marwaha

Nikhil Marwaha joined Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India Team in 2023 and is based in Gurgaon, New Delhi. Prior to Vertex, Nikhil was a Director for Investments at Avendus Future Leaders Fund (Avendus FLF), a US$200M growth equity fund sponsored by Avendus, a leading Indian investment bank, where he led investments across consumer, digital technology & healthcare. Prior to Avendus, Nikhil was a Co-Founder & Principal at MegaDelta, a US$200M secondary fund, where he was on the Board of multiple companies and led exits worth ~US$100M.