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We're thrilled to announce that our portfolio company CynLr has successfully raised $10 million in their Series A round! Read more: https://lnkd.in/geQRbVnp A big congratulations to Gokul N A, Nikhil Ramaswamy and the entire CynLr team! We warmly welcome Pavestone VC and Athera Venture Partners (formerly Inventus India)  to the CynLr family! Vinod Shankar | Bhargavi V. | Karteek Pulapaka | Anirudh Jayagopal #funding #javacapital #CynLr

Please take a moment to read the 24th Edition of our Newsletter, Brewing @ Java! https://zcmp.in/2UZe?m=0 At Java Capital, we are always on the lookout for transformative startups leveraging technology across diverse fields! One area we find particularly promising is the biosynthetic space, a deep tech frontier where synthetic biology, biotechnology, and digital tools come together to tackle global challenges. Startups in this sector are using these tools to create custom microorganisms, molecules, and materials that hold potential to drive breakthroughs in healthcare, sustainable agriculture, and environmental impact. Thanks to recent advancements in machine learning, genome editing, and automation, biosynthetic innovation is becoming more feasible and scalable. Lower costs and faster development cycles create high-impact opportunities for growth, directly aligning with our mission to support technologies that redefine industries. Notable companies in this space include Asimov, ElevateBio and Antheia. We’re excited to back visionary startups in this space and believe that biosynthetic solutions can lead to both sustainable and profitable outcomes. If you come across any exciting companies in this sector, please keep us updated! Speaking of transformative technologies, October 2024 marked a significant milestone for India's SpaceTech ecosystem! The Union Cabinet approved a ₹1,000 crore venture capital fund dedicated to Space Technology startups, with annual deployments of ₹150-250 crore over five years. This IN-SPACe managed fund aligns perfectly with our investment philosophy of supporting innovation where policy and talent converge. If you're building in the space technology sector or have expertise to share, we'd love to connect and explore potential opportunities together! Enjoy our latest newsletter! Vinod Shankar Bhargavi V. Karteek Pulapaka Anirudh Jayagopal #India #DeepTech #ClimateTech #SpaceTech #SyntheticBio #ePlaneCo #Okulo #Oorja #CynLr #javacapital

Join us for the "Office Hours for DeepTech Founders" with our partner Bhargavi V. Register now : https://bit.ly/deeptech-bv This is your chance to deep dive into the complexities of DeepTech with expert guidance. Don't miss out on this opportunity to have your startup questions answered by our partner Bhargavi V.. Vinod Shankar Karteek Pulapaka Anirudh Jayagopal #deeptech #startupindia #founders #frontier #ai

Femprenuer Connect is back for this month !! Don't miss out on this opportunity to get your startup questions answered by our partner Bhargavi V.. Register now at https://bit.ly/Fem-connect Aspire For Her Women In Product The Product Folks Startup India Vinod Shankar Karteek Pulapaka Anirudh Jayagopal #FemprenuerConnect #WomenInBusiness #JavaCapital #Founders #Networking #Support #ScaleUp #StartUpCommunity

Wishing you and your family a Happy Diwali! Bhargavi V. Karteek Pulapaka Vinod Shankar Anirudh Jayagopal

Please take a moment to read the 23rd Edition of our Newsletter, Brewing @ Java! https://zcmp.in/rvkq?m=0 September was a busy month for both us and our portfolio! Vinod and Bhargavi, spent the month in the US, highlighting Java Capital and Indian DeepTech & ClimateTech innovations through various engagements. These activities underscore Java Capital's commitment to bridging the gap between Indian innovation and global markets. The eVTOL industry received a major boost as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) released comprehensive guidelines for vertiports, signalling India's readiness to lead in Advanced Air Mobility. Our portfolio company, The ePlane Company, is at the forefront of this revolution, collaborating closely with DGCA to shape the future of urban air transportation!🚀 A big round of applause for CynLr on inaugurating their first International Design & Research Centre in Switzerland! 👏 Congratulations to Okulo Aerospace for achieving over 300 successful landings in a single month, and to Codingal for celebrating their 4th anniversary! Vinod Shankar Bhargavi V. Karteek Pulapaka Anirudh Jayagopal #India #DeepTech #ClimateTech #ePlaneCo #CynLr #Okulo #Codingal #javacapital

📈 Venture Fund Spotlight: Java Capital Principal: Anirudh Jayagopal & Partner: Vinod Shankar | Website: https://lnkd.in/ejEYjqFr Java Capital is a sector-focused venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups across Deeptech, B2B SaaS, and climate tech. Led by experienced venture capitalists, Java Capital partners with founders at the idea or prototype stage, helping them achieve product-market fit. With investments in over 28 companies like Agnikul, Eplane, and Cynlr, Java Capital plays a key role in fostering innovation and sustainable business practices, ensuring scalable growth and long-term success. 🌿 Sustainability: Java Capital backs climate tech startups that focus on reducing carbon footprints and building sustainable solutions. 💡 Innovation: The firm invests in groundbreaking technologies in deep tech and B2B SaaS, enabling transformative business models. 🌍 Impact: Java Capital’s investments are creating a new wave of startups addressing global challenges and driving technological progress. If you’re interested in learning more, follow our Substack: https://lnkd.in/enPrWYCK #VentureCapital #Sustainability #Innovation #ClimateTech #DeepTech #INSEAD #GiaClimateLab

Join with us to Meet ‘n’ Greet Mr. Anirudh Jayagopal ,Principal at JAVA CAPITAL CIIC’s 4th Mega Demo Day! On October 25-26, 2024 at Vandalur campus. Participant Registration: Register Here https://lnkd.in/gFYFh_FE Stay tuned for more exciting updates! Java Capital | Anirudh Jayagopal| Crescent Innovation and Incubation Council (CIIC) | BSA Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | AIC - CIIC | Startup India | Sanjiv Singh| Aastha Grover| Palak Kaur Bhatia | Aarushi Mendiratta | DBT BIRAC | iDEX - DIO | Jitendra Kumar | Manish Diwan | Chhaya Chauhan | Apurva Shrivastava | MeitY Startup Hub | Jeet V. | Kanan Dhebar I Atal Innovation Mission Official | Chintan Vaishnav| Rohit Gupta | Ashish Pandey | StartupTN | Sivarajah | Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT)| Vanitha Venugopal | Abdul Qadir Abdul Rahman Buhari | Chandu Nair| Reji Joseph | Rajan Srikanth | Akhila Rajeshwar | Meera Nair | Nisha Mukund Ph.D| NATARAJAN T.R | Santhosh S | kiran chandran

The MUFG - IIMA Ventures #ClimateActionSummit recently brought together over 100 stakeholders from the climate tech ecosystem, fostering crucial dialogues on sustainable innovation and investment. Our Principal, Anirudh Jayagopal, represented Java Capital on the panel discussing The Future of Climate Tech, where he shared his views on climate tech through a deep tech lens, highlighting Java Capital's commitment to groundbreaking environmental solutions. This panel was moderated by Chintan Antani, from  IIMA Ventures and included industry experts like Sailee Rane from Rainmatter Foundation, Vatsal Dusad from Avaana Capital, and Maya Chandrasekaran from Green Artha. We're proud to be at the forefront of these crucial conversations, helping shape the future of climate tech investment! Bhargavi V. Vinod Shankar Karteek Pulapaka #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateTech #DeepTech #InnovationFinancing #JavaCapital

🎉 We’re excited to announce that Vinod Shankar, a seasoned venture investor and advisor, will be joining us as a judge at the Rits Capital Startup Pitch Day! 🏆 Vinod is the Co-Founder of Java Capital and an investor for 10+ years with a focus on Deep-tech & Climate Change. His insights will be invaluable to the startups pitching at our event. 📅 Join us on September 26th to see Vinod Shankar, Varun Turlapati, Serephina Ha, Sunmeet Jolly, Kevin Chang, Mark Crager, Jason Miles, Meera Balakumar, Daniel Ramirez, Sudhir Kadam, Ekta Dang, Danil Kislinskiy, Kevin Farjallah, Neel Vora, Tony Zirnoon, Marco DeMiroz, Guy Horowitz, Jean-Philippe ‘JP’ Persico, Sanjit Singh Dang, Rajesh Kadam, Roger K., Shabd Vaid, Niraj Saran, Sarvesh Karkhanis and other industry experts (soon to be revealed) in action! Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/giGj4aqX #startups #pitch #event #Tech #VentureCapital #investing #SaaS #AI #web3