{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"One Little Secret with Adhunika Singh","title":"How to Raise Funding for Your Startup Ft. Rajesh Sehgal, Venture Capitalist | EP06 | Adhunika Singh","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/3949d8e6\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4104,"description":"In today’s episode, I sit down with Rajesh Sehgal, venture capitalist and Managing Partner at Equanimity Investments. Rajesh has spent decades across investing, including a long stint at Franklin Templeton where he worked across emerging markets through multiple cycles with Dr. Mark Mobius, before moving deeper into early-stage venture capital. Through Equanimity, he backs founders building across categories from consumer brands like Renee Cosmetics to EV battery manufacturer Neuron Energy.\n\nToday we’re unpacking the real, behind-the-scenes world of venture capital and startup investing in India. \nIn this conversation, we explore:\n• Rajesh’s remarkable journey from stock markets to global investing and early-stage VC  \n• What venture capital really is and how VC funds actually work  \n• The ideal funding path for first-time founders (Friends & Family → Angels → VCs)  \n• What VCs look for in founders vs. business ideas + 3 major red flags  \n• How to build a strong, investor-ready pitch deck and common mistakes to avoid  \n• Real case study: Why he invested in Renee Cosmetics in a crowded beauty market  \n• How early-stage startup valuations actually work  \n• Biggest opportunities for the next decade: Defense, Infrastructure, Space, EV/Batteries and more  \n• The gender funding gap in Indian startups and why it exists  \n• Sectors at risk of disruption due to AI and technology  \n• The rise of the 10-minute convenience economy and its long-term impact  \n• Top 3 book recommendations every founder should read  \n\nIf you’re a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, investor, or simply curious about how venture capital works in India, this episode is packed with practical, unfiltered insights you won’t want to miss.\n\nIP Created & Produced by CinePixel Studios\nhttps://www.instagram.com/cinepixelstudios\n\nAbout Adhunika\nAdhunika Singh is a serial entrepreneur, branding expert, and motivational speaker. She’s the founder of Look What Happened, a design-led lifestyle brand known for its...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9RqqVufTMAxDDyjWlzKfRQeAtTvR4DY-9VX6xM3s0Vk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jOTM2/NmI0YWMxY2VhMDAy/MGIyM2Q5OTIzNjIw/OTAwMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}