Presented by Ascent Capital · Co-Presented by Brand Capital
Brought together top professionals from Private Equity and Venture Capital firms alongside advisory firms to shed light on the key trends shaping transactions in today's investment environment.
The day's proceedings opened with a data-driven presentation by Jai Rupani of Venture Intelligence, setting the stage with the latest trends, deal metrics, and market intelligence shaping the Indian PE-VC landscape in 2026.
Session recording · Jai Rupani, Venture Intelligence
The data presentation was followed by the Inaugural Panel focusing on Opportunities & Challenges in the Indian investment market, the impact of regulations, and geo-political developments reshaping deal flow and investor sentiment.
Inaugural Panel recording
The Sectors in Focus panel explored the emerging themes attracting PE-VC capital in India — from deep-tech and climate to healthcare and consumer — alongside the regulatory shifts and macro tailwinds defining where smart money is moving in 2026.
Sectors in Focus Panel recording
The VC Panel brought together leading venture investors to discuss what they are backing today — new emerging sectors, the bar for early-stage conviction, and how regulatory changes are affecting the innovation economy. The session also featured startup pitches to the assembled investors.
VC Panel recording
The concluding Growth Capital panel examined the key metrics growth equity investors look for, the current exit landscape, and strategies for navigating the liquidity gap in a long-hold market. Panelists shared candid perspectives on valuations, governance expectations, and what it takes for a company to attract growth capital in 2026.
Growth Capital Panel recording
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