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Sridhar @imsri.bsky.social · 20h

founders often ask: “how do i get noticed by vcs?”
build something that makes users talk about you.
investors follow attention.
#startups #vc #16vc

Sridhar @imsri.bsky.social · 2d

solo founders are often underestimated.
no politics. no meetings to align. just execution.
we like that kind of focus.
#founderfirst #vc #16vc

Sridhar @imsri.bsky.social · 2d

the next wave of unicorns won’t come from silicon valley.
they’ll come from lagos, sao paulo, bangalore, warsaw, and jakarta.
capital just needs to look wider.
#vc #startups #globalvc #crossborder

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16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 3d

Borders don't define ambition.
We back solo and pre-seed founders building from anywhere.
$400k cheques. No cofounder mandates. No fees.
Global. Bold. Founder-first.
#16vc #vc #founderfirst #globalvc #crossborder #startups

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16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 5d

Solo founders are the new frontier.

We’re writing $400k cheques for those building from anywhere no cofounder requirement, no fees, no fluff.

Founder-first. Borderless. 16VC.

#16vc #vc #founderfirst #globalvc #crossborder #startups

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Sridhar @imsri.bsky.social · 5d

raising capital in 2025 isn’t just about pitching it’s about strategy, community, and using ai smartly.
in my new video, i share how to go from idea → mvp → funding using fellowships, incubators, accelerators, and direct vc support.
watch here 🎥 👉 youtu.be/sErI7z7Ln5w
#16vc #sridhararunagiri

How to Raise Startup Capital in 2025 | Sridhar Arunagiri, Founder of 16VC

How do you raise capital when you just have an idea in 2025? In this video, Sridhar Arunagiri, founder of 16VC, breaks down the modern roadmap to turn your startup idea into a funded business — from…

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Sridhar @imsri.bsky.social · 9d

from founder to vc – excited to share how i raised fund 1 for 16vc! 🚀
started with famwork in 2020 → angel investing → smallfund → fund 1.
key lessons: build a track record, nurture relationships, add value beyond capital, and stay transparent.
#startups #vc #fundraising #founderjourney #16vc

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16VC @16vc.bsky.social · 10d

🚀 Founders, don’t miss out! Mentorship, funding, and events from AI to SpaceTech. Join our Luma community today: luma.com/16vc

#Startups #Founders #Networking

16VC · Events Calendar

View and subscribe to events from 16VC on Luma. We fund startups ($250K–$2M), co-build teams, mentor early founders with $15K, and help scale products with up to $1M.

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Sridhar @imsri.bsky.social · 11d

every founder wants the "best" vc. but the best one isn't loud or famous — it's the one who actually listens.

most investors chase patterns. we look for possibilities.

16vc backs solo, global founders from day zero. conviction first.

#startups #venturecapital #foundersfirst #16vc

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Sridhar @imsri.bsky.social · 13d

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Founder Spotlight Series · Luma

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Sridhar @imsri.bsky.social · 13d

the no-code & ai startup playbook 2025 — build, launch & fund faster.

founders can now go from idea → prototype → traction without code or large teams.

🎥 full video: youtu.be/ybnUHBD1IkI?...

#nocode #aistartup #startups #foundertools #16vc

The No-Code & AI Startup Playbook 2025 | Build, Launch & Fund Faster – Sridhar Arunagiri

🚀 In 2025, launching a startup has never been faster or easier. With no-code platforms and AI-native tools, founders can validate ideas, build prototypes, and attract funding without a huge…

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Sridhar @imsri.bsky.social · 14d

Location?

Sridhar @imsri.bsky.social · 17d

family offices and emerging lps: the best time to enter early-stage vc is when the noise fades. cycles reset. conviction compounds. let’s talk. #vc #globalvc #16vc #crossborder

Sridhar @imsri.bsky.social · 18d

most pre-seed founders don’t need validation. they need belief. at 16vc, we back conviction before consensus. #founderfirst #vc #16vc

Sridhar @imsri.bsky.social · 18d

building cross-border companies isn’t about geography — it’s about mindset. global ambition starts with founders who think distribution-first, not location-first. #globalvc #startups #16vc

Sridhar @imsri.bsky.social · 18d

the next wave of global companies won’t be born in silicon valley — they’ll be born in lagos, jakarta, delhi, and são paulo. we’re backing those who see the world, not just their city. #vc #globalvc #crossborder #16vc

Sridhar @imsri.bsky.social · 20d

3/ do your homework. explain why this vc fits your stage, market, or thesis. personalized outreach always beats generic mass emails. #vc #crossborder #16vc #startups

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Sridhar @imsri.bsky.social · 20d

2/ conviction > desperation. a founder who truly believes in their vision is more compelling than one chasing validation. numbers + clarity beat fluff every time. #vc #founderfirst #16vc

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Sridhar @imsri.bsky.social · 20d

1/ clarity > hype. start with the problem, your solution, and traction in <3 sentences. make it easy for a vc to understand your vision in one read. #founderfirst #vc #16vc #startups

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Sridhar @imsri.bsky.social · 20d

3 things to keep in mind when pitching a vc cold

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Sridhar @imsri.bsky.social · 23d

india’s venture politics are evolving. fewer loud rounds, more long games.
patience is becoming a moat again.

#india #vc #16vc #startup #founderfirst

Sridhar @imsri.bsky.social · 24d

every great startup in 2025 has one thing in common:
a founder who builds like there’s no funding round coming.

#startup #founderfirst #vc #16vc

Sridhar @imsri.bsky.social · 24d

vcs are finally realizing. the next billion users aren’t in silicon valley or bangalore.
they’re in lagos, manila, and medellín.

#globalvc #startup #16vc #crossborder

Sridhar @imsri.bsky.social · 24d

the ai gold rush is over. now comes the infrastructure phase.
tools, models, and rails. not hype, just plumbing. that’s where value lives.

#ai #vc #16vc #founderfirst

Sridhar @imsri.bsky.social · 24d

founders overestimate market size and underestimate focus.
you don’t need to win india. you need to own one wedge of it completely.

#startup #india #vc #founderfirst #16vc