BERTELSMANN
BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP

Bertelsmann Badminton Championship was organised at Bangalore's Prakash Padukone Academy. The much-awaited event featured leading VC firms such as Sequoia, Kalaari Capital, Goldman Sachs, Blume Ventures, Prosus, InnoVen Capital, and many more. BII not only celebrated investor backing in India's start-up ecosystem but also underscored the importance of cultivating community and lasting partnerships in the business world.

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An annual event that brings India’s top VC's together for a bit of friendly rivalry and hardcore camaraderie.

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To exchange ideas in an informal fashion and celebrate the spirit of the investment community.

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An ode to the Investors, of the 3rd largest startup ecosystem in the world.

VC’S TAKE OFF THE INVESTOR HATS,
TO BE SPOTTED IN SPORTS GEAR,
AND SPORTING SPIRIT!

Pankaj Makkar
Rohit Sood in badminton court
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Bertelsmann Badminton Championship, VCs make a play for the startup ecosystem’s collaborative spirit
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At Bertelsmann India, we have always been committed to fostering a forward-looking and collaborative approach in everything we do, be it hosting a badminton championship or driving deal-making. The badminton championship has brought together top VCs in a spirit of friendly competition, and truly believe that collaborative deal-making can unlock tremendous value for all stakeholders.

Pankaj Makkar
Managing Director, BII Founder

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