Driving India’s Advanced Manufacturing Momentum We were glad to be part of the Tamil Nadu Global Startup Summit in Coimbatore, where our VP- Investments, Anirudh Siddharth, moderated a conversation with MANOJ KUMAR AGARWAL (seafund) , Rajeev Kalambi (Cactus Partners), and Ganesh Sathyamurthy (a99 VC). The discussion explored how India is transforming into a hub for IP-led manufacturing and deeptech innovation. The discussions highlighted: ▶️ The growing investor conviction around manufacturing and Industry 4.0 as India’s next big value-creation frontier. ▶️ How early-stage capital is adapting to capex-heavy, hardware-led business models through staged capital, co-investor alignment, and ecosystem partnerships. ▶️ Why strategic collaborations between startups, OEMs/ corporates, and academia will define the next decade of industrial growth. The consensus is that, with the right mix of technology, talent, and capital, India can become a global hub for advanced manufacturing. (Thank you to the TNGSS team for the platform and to our panelists for their sharp insights.) StartupTN | Sivarajah Ramanathan | Sai Ranganathan | Nikunj Panchal
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2wCapital-A Ankit K. Great to see posts highlighting hardware startups—truly the need of the hour for India to become a manufacturing hub! I'm eagerly waiting to connect with inspiring individuals who can guide and fund my hardware startup venture, especially after getting the green signal from an OEM to pitch at the right time.