🏆 Navin Parwal of Mokobara, Yogesh Kabra of XYXX, Manu Chandra of Sauce, Shashank Mehta of @wholetruthfood, @RohitChawla27 of Innovist, @YashDholakia and Atul Phull of Sauce

Congrats to @Manu_Chandra of @SauceVc on winning the Midas Touch award at @StartupAwardsET this year. I think it is the first time I am hearing of someone outside the larger funds winning this; and it is incredible that Manu won it investing in consumer brands (no tech, no SaaS) and today Sauce has a track record that is the envy of everyone in venture. Love that he is also pushing the envelope with his growth vehicles. I also got to spend some time w Manu outside of the awards - he was gracious enough to take out time to share his learnings and pov. Once again congrats Manu on behalf of Blume, and we look forward to partnering together on an opportunity soon!

🛒 Had a detailed chat with Sauce's @Manu_Chandra as part of the winner interview series for ET Startup Awards 2026 Manu won the Midas Touch award for best investor But during our conversation, what stuck with me was that Rs 100 crore brands aren't exciting anymore Context 👇

BREAKING: Indian sugar prices hit a new all-time high of ₹5,340/Quintal New high after 16 years (Since 2010)

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀: 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 #𝗩𝗖𝟭𝟬𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 As part of its commitment to advancing venture capital (VC) education, Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (@IndianVCA) Academy hosted an exclusive #VC101 Online Masterclass with @Manu_Chandra, Founder and Managing Partner, @SauceVc. Drawing on his experience of building one of India's leading early-stage consumer-focused VC firms, Manu shared practical insights on investment conviction, resilient portfolios, and investment strategies designed with successful exits in mind. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱: •⁠ ⁠Aligning fund strategy with the expectations of founders and limited partners •⁠ ⁠Building conviction through sector expertise and disciplined portfolio construction •⁠ ⁠Planning for exits from the very beginning of the investment journey •⁠ ⁠Creating long-term value through integrity, discipline, and consistent execution Join IVCA Academy for more exclusive #VC101 webinars and masterclasses. A limited-period 50% fee is currently available, providing access to both the first and second editions of #VC101, along with upcoming exclusive webinars. To avail of this limited time offer, please reach out to us at ventureconnect@ivca.in. IVCA Academy: academy.ivca.in/ #IVCA #IVCAAcademy #VC101 #VentureCapital #FundManagement

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𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 ₹𝟱𝟬𝟬+ 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝘀 – 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗩𝗖 Join us for an exclusive @IndianVCA Academy #VC101 Online Masterclass featuring @Manu_Chandra, Founder and Managing Partner of @SauceVc, one of India's most successful early-stage consumer-focussed venture firms. Since its launch in 2019, Sauce VC has grown into a ₹2,500+ crore AUM fund, backing category-defining brands from their earliest stages – including Innovist, Mokobara, The Whole Truth Foods, Hocco Ice Creams, epigamia, and XYXX Apparels Innerwear. Fresh off a landmark exit: Sauce VC's recent success through L'Oréal's acquisition of Innovist adds to a growing list of exits, including QuikAF, &Me, and Postcard. The firm's track record reflects disciplined execution – Fund I is tracking a 10x MOIC with nearly 2x DPI returned to investors, while Fund II and the Continuity Fund have both achieved a 2.5x MOIC. In this masterclass, Manu will share how to build differentiated investment theses, develop conviction before the market catches on, construct high-performing portfolios, and partner with founders from the first cheque through exit. Whether you are an emerging or first-time fund manager, a micro VC, an early-stage investor, or part of the broader ecosystem, this session will offer practical lessons on building enduring venture firms. 📅 Date: 8 July 2026 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM IST 💻 Platform: Zoom 🔗 Register here: luma.com/yyn3qij4 🎓 #VC101 is now live on IVCA Academy! Access the first and second editions of #VC101 – featuring insights from India's top venture investors. 🔗 academy.ivca.in/ Sources: @Inc42 @ET_Marketing @moneycontrolcom @businessline @MITSloan #IVCA #IVCAAcademy #VC101 #VentureCapital #FundManagement #SauceVC #ConsumerBrands

Delhi has officially overtaken Bengaluru in the D2C race 👀 For years, Bengaluru was seen as India's startup capital. But when it comes to consumer brands, Delhi NCR is pulling ahead. 📈 $3.5 Bn+ funding raised 🤝 434 D2C startup deals 🏆 Home to brands like boAt, Mamaearth, Lenskart, Country Delight & more Meanwhile, Bengaluru isn't far behind with $3.4 Bn+ backing brands like Wakefit, Mokobara, Snitch and Licious. The bigger question: Is Delhi becoming the default launchpad for India's next consumer giants? 🇮🇳 🛍️ The D2C & Retail Summit 2026 | Aug 2026, Gurugram 🎯 600+ Modern Retail Leaders. Invite-only. Comment 'DRS' and we'll send the application to your DM. #D2C #Startups #Ecommerce #DRS2026 #DelhiNCR #Bengaluru #Retail #Inc42 #D2CSummit2026 #trending

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