November 2023: In a groundbreaking strategic move set to reshape the startup landscape, India Accelerator, distinguished as the Best Accelerator in India in 2021, has joined forces with Hatcher+, an award-winning venture capital firm ranked among the Top 20 data-driven VCs globally. This partnership aims to revolutionize the trajectory of promising Indian startups by harnessing the strengths of India’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem and integrating Hatcher+’s cutting-edge AI-driven FAAST™ (Funds as a Service Technology) platform.
Capitalizing on India Accelerator’s extensive network, comprising over 200 startups and a vast 1,800 mentor-investor lineup, coupled with Hatcher+’s technological prowess, the collaboration targets the exponential growth of startups across sectors such as fintech, healthtech, agritech, impact, SME (Sports, Media & Entertainment), B2B SaaS, and D2C over the next three years.
Ashish Bhatia, Founder & CEO of India Accelerator, expressed his optimism, stating, “India has fostered a robust and dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem, giving rise to 110 unicorn startups and a combined funds acquisition of $99+ Bn. Despite the allure of the Indian startup landscape, there exists a valuation expectation gap between founders and investors, creating a market push-and-pull effect. Our partnership with Hatcher+ transcends traditional VC operations, focusing on enhancing the scalability of the Indian startup ecosystem.”
In agreement, John Sharp, Managing Partner at Hatcher+, echoed the sentiment, saying, “India Accelerator’s profound connection with Indian startups, coupled with our technologically advanced FAAST™ platform, promises a transformative journey. The capabilities of the FAAST™ platform go beyond conventional venture capital operations. Its AI-driven approach enables precise deal analysis, real-time portfolio management, and intelligent capital deployment, ensuring timely and impactful support for promising startups. We eagerly anticipate fostering innovation and scaling excellence in the Indian startup ecosystem.”
