Vikram Rao

Looking forward to diving into the state of the late-stage venture market at TechCrunch Disrupt next week with Karthik Subramanian. With late-stage companies facing tougher paths to exit, we’ll be debating whether the market is actually rebounding, sharing our thoughts on the outlook for future IPOs, and discussing how founders can navigate these shifting dynamics. Hope to see you there! #TCDisrupt #VC

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Looking forward to meeting women entrepreneurs who are on their journey to create some pathbreaking ideas and inspiring others to do the same. #advaitawomenentrepreneurs #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurship #womenentrepreneurs #EmpowerWomen #womenleaders #businesswomen

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Few moments feel as good as watching our founders crush it out in the world. Seeing Harshal Chokhawala speak at SynBioBeta about building ZymoChem was one of those times. Our job as investors is to support the entrepreneurs who are ready to change the world. At Breakout Ventures, this means partnering with creative bioscience founders who are determined to overcome the biggest challenges in human and climate health. When Harshal launched ZymoChem to develop bio-based versions of chemicals and materials, he knew the height of the challenge he was taking on. Over the last few years, we’ve seen him grow his team, scale his tech, win strategic partnerships, and gain crucial funding to keep climbing. He’s taken the stage time and again to show the world how biomanufacturing will help us reach a fossil-free future. SynBioBeta reminds us that we are surrounded by people who believe in biotech's potential for solving our planet’s most pressing problems. Playing a role in this community of scientists and innovators is one of the highlights of my work. And - it was awesome to end the week on a enthusiastic and fun panel packed with folks fighting to make the future of synbio bright Taehong Huh (GS Futures),Kelsey Weimer (Synonym), Kristen McCarthy Barton, CFA (Mango Materials), and Richard Kenny (Hawkwood Biotech Partners). You can read more about ZymoChem’s success and how founders can follow in Harshal’s footsteps in our recent Medium article: https://lnkd.in/ggUiiv9k #SynBioBeta2024 #Biomanufacturing #ClimateTech #Biotech #SyntheticBiology #IndustrialBiotech

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I had a lot of fun recording a podcast episode with Shiva Singh Sangwan. We discussed the evolution of Humba Ventures & Susa Ventures; tips for raising and building a fund; how to improve investment sourcing & picking; the role of luck in investing, and so on. https://lnkd.in/eiqsStej

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For Ep 18 of Hutt Capital's Inside the Hutt podcast, we talked with Mahesh Ramakrishnan of Escape Velocity (EV3) about building EV3 and all things DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks). Great conversation for anyone interested in this emerging category. Topics included: -Mahesh's studies of religion and how understanding the incentive systems there tie into his current work -Firm overview of EV3 -What is DePIN and why is it interesting -Advantages of DePIN vs. traditional infrastructure networks -How blockchain & crypto are used In DePIN -The different categories within DePIN and how it represents several large underlying markets -Current traction & usage of DePIN, and tracking this data via DePIN Ninja -EV3's annual DePIN Summit -How does EV3 differentiate its capital to win deals -Running a sector-specific fund vs. generalist crypto fund Apple: https://lnkd.in/geCZga-s Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g_MXFptb

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All of us at BCV would like to congratulate Rubrik’s founding CEO Bipul Sinha, founding CTO Arvind Nithrakashyap, and their two other original co-founders, Arvind Jain and Soham Mazumdar, along with the rest of the Rubrik team on their initial public offering today. Rubrik has significantly transformed the landscape of digital resilience, expertly transitioning the concept of data protection into a broader, more critical framework of data security. This shift has not only captivated the interest of customers worldwide but has also positioned their solutions as indispensable tools for modern businesses. Transitions are never easy, but as a board member for the past five years, I have seen Rubrik seamlessly navigate this complex process under the visionary leadership of Bipul and Nitro. Today marks another milestone in Rubrik's journey, a testament to the team's hard work, innovation, and the strong direction provided by its leaders. The emphasis on securing data not just from loss, but as a proactive measure against threats, shows Rubrik's commitment to redefining the industry's standards for data security. cc: Bain Capital Ventures Rubrik

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