Vault - Capital W
Vault - Capital W
Introduction
Synopsis of the US Financing Environment
An overview of the current financing environment in the US.
The Zero Interest Rate Policy (ZIRP) and How VC Funding Is Affected
Definition and Context
ZIRP Creation and Application: An account of ZIRP's creation and application following the global
Notable Investment Rounds: Notable investment rounds and companies during ZIRP.
Market Trends
Sector Expansion: The SaaS and AI market sectors are expanding.
Key Performance Metrics: Key performance metrics (KPIs) for investments in AI and SaaS.
March-In Rights
Description and Examples: A description and examples of use.
Impact of Bayh-Dole Act and March-In Rights: RocketStar's experience with these regulations.
2024.
Investment Tactics
Post-COVID-19 Strategies: A shift in investment strategies after COVID-19.
Future Projections
Financing Trends: Forecasts about financing patterns over the following five years.
company. Because of the nature of wholesale margins, we run a saree business that generates
large sales but very small profits. I realized over time that we weren't making the most of our
An example demonstrates my drive. For seven crores, my family was thinking of buying a 125
square yard land in Saket. I suggested an alternative strategy: using two crores of that sum over the
course of 1.5 years to invest in high-potential businesses. I was certain that this might provide five
times returns?much more than what we would get from an investment in real estate, which usually
Cosmus was one startup that drew my interest, a business aiming to establish a plant in Bihar. With
69 crores in yearly sales, they could have saved a significant amount of money by producing
in-house instead of using a third party, about 10 INR each bag. With our vast network and
commercial acumen in Delhi, I perceived a special chance to take use of our connections and grow
the company tremendously. I also looked at other interesting startups, such as Jarvis, Spiritzone,
and Bummer.
Because of their cautious financial attitude, my family decided against investing in real estate,
despite my excitement and the strategic potential I saw. When it comes to initial investments, they
would rather have the stability of addition and subtraction than the dynamic potential of multiplication
and division.
Outreach Email to Startup Founder
Subject: A Partnership Opportunity for IQHi
Hi Alex,
Opportunities like IQHi don?t come around often. Your advanced data analytics for battery
operations is exactly the kind of innovation that shapes the future. At Vault Capital, we specialize in
Let?s discuss how we can elevate IQHi to new heights and secure your next funding round. Are you
Best regards,
Vault Capital
Follow-up Strategy: If no response is received within a week, send a follow-up email reiterating the
SaaS/AI startup's fundraising efforts? Have you noticed any changes in investor expectations or
behavior?
Report Back: Can you describe specific challenges or opportunities your business has encountered
been most effective for raising capital for your SaaS/AI venture in 2024?
Report Back: How do you differentiate your company in a competitive market to attract investors?
Regulatory Impact
Question: How do you navigate the regulatory landscape when pitching your SaaS/AI business to
investors, particularly regarding the Bayh-Dole Act and potential March-In Rights?
Report Back: Have these regulations influenced your fundraising strategy or business model? If so,
how?
Report Back: Can you provide examples of the metrics that have been most persuasive to investors
Report Back: How are you positioning your business to leverage these trends and continue to attract
investors?