E201 - How I Made 400x Returns on Mamaearth – Angel Investing Secrets with Suhail Sameer of OTP Ventures

In this episode, we sit down with Suhail Sameer, founder and managing partner at OTP Ventures, and former CEO of BharatPe. Suhail unpacks his incredible 400x return on Mamaearth, turning a ₹15 lakh investment into ₹60 crore. We dive deep into the world of angel investing, spotting high-growth startups, and the future of consumer brands in India.Suhail shares how he transitioned from leading BharatPe to managing a ₹50 million fund focused on consumer tech and brands, offering rare insights into what makes startups succeed at scale and why many fail at Series C.From betting on founders who are willing to break and rebuild their businesses to navigating fund economics and predicting market shifts, Suhail reveals the principles that drive his investment strategy. We also explore his personal journey as an operator, CEO, and investor, shedding light on the mental frameworks and risk appetite that have defined his career.This episode is packed with valuable lessons on investing, scaling, and thriving in India’s startup ecosystem. Whether you're an aspiring investor, a founder, or simply curious about what goes into building billion-dollar companies, this is a must-watch.⏱️Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction2:33 - What 60 crore in 15 lakhs means to Suhail5:44 - How Suhail started in angel investing7:53 - How Suhail sees the repeatable now12:23 - How Suhail views the market17:33 - Nuances of fund economics23:11 - How Suhail predicts the future and spots greatness28:33 - A surprising company in Suhail’s portfolio36:43 - Cracking success as a young investor42:28 - Suhail’s personal IRR50:58 - Life as a fund manager vs daily operations57:13 - Suhail’s decision-making process1:08:43 - How to become CEO of a young business1:13:28 - Suhail on transforming himself1:16:38 - How Suhail navigates his life1:20:27 - Outro🔗 Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed the episode, please share it with friends,

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E201 - How I Made 400x Returns on Mamaearth – Angel Investing Secrets with Suhail Sameer of OTP Ventures is an episode from Indian Silicon Valley by Jivraj Singh Sachar.

This episode is 01:20:58 long.

This episode was published on Dec 29, 2024.

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