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The Series A VC Reshaping Indian Startup Funding Rajeev Kalambi @ Cactus Partners

Founder Thesis by Akshay Datt

Jun 12, 202670:10Business

Most founders chase the billion-customer dream and the unicorn lottery at the same time. This India VC funding strategy conversation dismantles both, as Rajeev Kalambi of Cactus Partners explains why he deliberately refu...

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