For the first time ever, the Prime Venture Partners investment team — 1 Principal and 2 Vice Presidents — sit down to answer everything founders wish they could ask a VC face-to-face.
This isn’t theory. This is the real inside view of how venture capital works in India:
💸 How VCs actually pick the 5 startups that make it through
📉 The real reason your pitch deck isn’t working
💬 Why not every profitable business is “VC-fundable”
💭 And the timeless debate: is venture success skill or luck?
📊 Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
05:51 – The VC funnel: 5,000 pitches → 5 investments
07:09 – How to reach a VC (referrals vs. cold outreach)
09:57 – Why not all great businesses are VC-fundable
14:20 – Founder mistakes that kill deals
18:20 – How much should you raise — and when
25:17 – Analysts & Associates: the real champions of deals
33:41 – The underrated power of monthly updates
39:49 – How founders should think about valuation
45:39 – How to pick your VC partner
50:00 – ESOPs, angels & early-stage strategy
56:00 – Skill vs. Luck — what really drives VC success
If you’re building a startup, fundraising, or even thinking about raising capital someday, this is your Fundraising Masterclass from inside the VC room.
