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Rohit Yadav
Insight. Invest. Impact.
Rohit Yadav is a versatile individual with experience spanning from software development to product management, operations, investing, and entrepreneurship.
With a background in both technology and business, he has traversed various roles in the startup ecosystem, culminating in a unique blend of 'Investing+Operating+Founder' experience.
In his investment career, Rohit has delved into private and public market assets, participated in strategic risk analysis of USD 3 billion+ opportunities, and honed institutional-grade risk-oriented investment skills.
Having a hands-on approach to technology, Rohit is adept at coding, building applications, and advocating for automation, recognizing the essential nature of tech knowledge in today's world.
Apart from working on tech projects for top companies, he also delves into digitalization topics and pursues not-for-profit consumer-centric initiatives.
As a founder, Rohit embodies an impact-focused mindset, having initiated various startup projects like Fundraising Canvas and Idea2Growth, while also serving as a mentor to numerous individuals seeking guidance in the startup realm.
His dedication to social causes is evident through his 15+ years of work on social topics, showcasing a commitment to giving back to the community.
Rohit's motto of 'Insight. Invest. Impact.' encapsulates his professional ethos, highlighting his focus on leveraging knowledge and resources for meaningful outcomes.
Educationally, he holds a Master of Business Administration from Mannheim Business School and a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from Punjab Engineering College, underpinning his interdisciplinary expertise.
His professional journey includes roles at prominent organizations such as 3pt ventures, Accenture Strategy, GrowNord, Allianz, Kelson Capital, and A.T. Kearney, encompassing positions like Managing Partner, Angel Investor, Strategy Consultant, Managing Director, Investment Manager, Project Manager, and Senior Software Analyst.
Rohit Yadav's multifaceted career trajectory reflects his commitment to innovation, impact, and continuous learning, making him a valuable asset in the startup and investment landscape.
Highlights
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗹𝘂𝘅
🚀 It’s truly humbling to witness your passion and dedication translate into milestones. Crunchbase publishing my first guest post on the venture industry is one such moment for which I’m deeply grateful! 🙏🏼 📰
The post covers one of the most prominent undercurrents shaping VC right now: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗹𝘂𝘅.
2023 wasn’t just a rough patch—it was a pressure cooker. It didn’t just shake valuations. It shook people. Founders. Investors. Operators.
All rethinking their place in the system. All asking: Is this still the right game, at the right firm, in the right role?
In the article, I unpack the why behind this movement: From burnout and broken org structures to AI disruption, capital drought, and a generation of investors who are ready to build again. We rarely get to know the real reasons behind a move—but we can observe the patterns, prepare, and adapt.
Here’s my bold take: 🌀 2025 is NOT a recovery year. 🔥 It’s a realignment year.
Firms are rebuilding. Roles are (quietly) opening up. And people are stepping into something new to rewrite their stories.
The wildest part? Even after I wrote the post, more names kept emerging: ➡️ Michael Seibel is stepping into a “partner emeritus” role at YC ➡️ Mercedes Bent is leaving Lightspeed to build something new ➡️ Ryan Collins moved from MassMutual Ventures to join Yuma Capital ➡️ Luke Hakes joined Howden Ventures from Octopus to drive a new growth chapter
And for every headline name, there are dozens more reshaping their careers silently—especially at the junior and mid-level tiers. So if you’ve been waiting for a “sign”... 📌 This is it.
We're still in the pressure zone—but the window for reinvention is wide open. 💬 Give it a read. 📤 Share it with someone who's ready for their next chapter. Let’s keep the conversation going.
https://t.co/JcedAHZLt6 via @crunchbasenews
The Big Book of Venture Capital - Q2 2024 🚨 It’s here! This 212 page deck is a treasure trove of vital venture and startup insights. It has something for everyone in the ecosystem and will undoubtedly spark the 'insight' bulb in your brains. It’s Bigger, Better, and Bolder.
𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲? 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐨𝐧?
In the Q1 ‘24 report, I mentioned the venture sector being ‘in the woods,’ though we could see the sunlight. A quarter down the line, it feels like it will take us some time to bounce back fully. Stuck in this situation, we can either be optimists or not!
Key strategic headlines are below. Though ‘alpha lies in the nuances’ - so read and delve deeper into the deck.
🆙 Startup fundraising has grown for two consecutive quarters for the first time since 2021.
↕️ Valuations and deal size per round are up for most stages in the U.S. and Europe. However, the number of deals happening is down.
✅ AI investments continue to rise, reaching new highs and dominating the startup scene with higher valuations and larger rounds
💡Secondaries are booming. Most funded startups trade at a median discount of around 30%, and a quarter of startups trade at a premium. New secondary VC funds are coming up to capture this opportunity.
🆙 Corporations worldwide are increasing their involvement in the startup space. Many are also setting up CVCs to invest in hot areas like AI.
↘️ Global exit data isn’t inspiring, and exit volume will likely fall short of '23 numbers. Global M&A is picking up but has yet to influence Tech M&A fully. H2 ’24 could hold the key to recovery.
⚠️ VC fundraising is still strained and lopsided. Emerging managers consistently raise less than half of the total U.S. VC funds. Established managers dominate the U.S., with the top 5 funds raising 45% of the total in the first four months of 2024.
↕️ Tech layoffs in big tech and startups continue globally, but the number will decrease in '24. In current downturn, senior VC talent is leaving established funds to start their own VC firms.
Saving the best for the last. Special thanks to 🌱🤝🌍 Nicolas Sauvage from TDK Ventures for writing an insightful piece on Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) 3.0. His initiative to bring CVC knowledge and insights together through the CV-Insider platform is an enormous value-add for our startup and venture community.
I also humbly appreciate venture experts who contributed their thoughts to this deck. (in alphabetical order) Bhargavi V., Dan G., Eric Woo, CFA, Frank Tanner, Jeremy Tan, Joel Sandhu, Simon Lancaster 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇵🇹, Utpal Doshi
𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐢𝐩: Use this Docsend link to download PDF in higher quality 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/dyVNpqmt
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