For FAMO & Angels

About Us:

• The Great Unicorn Hunt is a premier startup discovery and networking portal, uniting over 6,000 unicorn hunters, spotters, and founders.

• Pioneers of the world’s first AI-powered startup show: The Snakes and Ladders Startup Show.

• Creators of Dealma, the world’s first AI-powered Deal Manager, offering AI curation and diagnostics services.

• Launched India’s first startup knowledge series on radio.

• Helped Originate  Rs.117 crore in Termsheets over the past 24 months.

• Facilitated SME listing of a startup on NSE Emerge for a Rs.10 crore issue in December 2023 via the Exits Program E=MC².

• Ecosystem partners for marquee events at Dubai World Trade Center (Expand North Star) and the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2023.

• Partnered with Xto10X, a premier scaling consultancy founded by Binny Bansal, and mentored by Silicon Valley legend Dave Berkus (106% IRR).

• Program partner for the inaugural Wings Connect Program by IDFC FIRST Bank.

Pain Points of Family Offices and Angel Investors:

• Startup Expertise is WIP: Many family offices and angels struggle with specialized knowledge for evaluating and nurturing startups.

• High Risk and Uncertainty: Startup investments are inherently risky, with challenges in market validation, realistic financial projections, and regulatory compliance.

• Resource Constraints: Lean teams make thorough due diligence and ongoing support difficult.

• Fragmented Networking: Limited access to co-investment opportunities and peer learning.

• Bias and Exclusion: Investment decisions often favor founders from certain backgrounds, sidelining promising talent from diverse sectors and geographies and driving herd mindset investments

• Limited Exit Opportunities: The Indian startup ecosystem is still maturing, making profitable and timely exits a significant challenge.

• Silo Bias: Few Deals evaluated with underrepresentation and stereotypes in the funding cycle.

• Trend-Chasing: Overemphasis on tech and quick exits, neglecting hardware, R&D, and impact-driven ventures citing lack of awareness, Pre-Diligence Skills

Our Solutions:

• AI-Powered Deal Curation and Diagnostics: Utilize Dealma for data-driven, efficient startup evaluation and risk assessment.

• Expansive Networking: Connect with a global community of investors, founders, and experts for co-investment and collaboration.

• Showcase and Visibility: Feature and discover startups through The Snakes and Ladders Startup Show and exclusive events.

• Mentorship and Guidance: Access insights from industry legends  and top scaling consultants.

• Workshops and Educational Resources: Enhance your investment acumen with expert-led sessions and sector-specific webinars.

It would be great to have a chat to explore Synergies: https://calendly.com/thegreatunicornhunt/exploring-synergies-1