Dhananjay Joglekar

Lorien Finance is a cross border fintech platform focused on providing affordable loans and retail banking services to Indian immigrants (students and temporary workers) moving to the US. Our product offerings are significantly cheaper and faster than the alternatives offered by Indian Banks/NBFCs What’s in it for Indian immigrants: - Credit access to underserved students - Low interest payments & fees; students will save ~10-15% compared to Indian Banks/NBFCs - No collateral required - Loan sanctioned to cover 100% of expenses - Lower processing fees & faster sanction times - US bank account & debit card - Ability to build credit history in the US from Day 1

Hesa: Powering the Rural Commerce Revolution 🌱 About Hesa: Initiated in April 2020, Hesa stands at the forefront of rural e-commerce, committed to serving the "Next Billion Consumers" from Indias vast countryside. With a unique model, our RuralTech Super App integrates AgriTech and Commerce for rural communities. 🌟 Noteworthy Milestones: A remarkable monthly GMV of USD 15 million (as of March 2023). A strong network of over 35,000 Hesaathis spread across 5 states. Crowned as a top 3 winner in the Best Start-up category at the Telangana State Industry Awards 2021. Our founder and CEO was spotlighted as a top entrepreneur to follow in 2021 by Business Sight. 💡 Our USP: Hesas aggregated platform offers a comprehensive solution, connecting rural customers with Village Level Entrepreneurs (Hesaathis) for a variety of products, services, and financial transactions. 🌍 Reach & Vision: Currently present in over 50000+ villages, Hesa envisions itself as Rural Indias most expansive integrated marketplace, linking 650,000+ villages. Were on a mission to confront and conquer rural challenges, from supply chain issues to financial constraints. 🚀 Looking Ahead: Harnessing the potential of 850 million rural consumers, our goals are set high. With our multidimensional revenue model, deep market understanding, and tech-driven approach, Hesa is geared up to potentially revolutionize rural commerce. In essence, Hesa is not just an e-commerce platform but a movement. We are bridging the rural-urban commerce divide, stimulating rural economic growth, and championing micro-enterprise creation. Join us in shaping the future of rural commerce!

Welcome to Rare Planet, Indias largest airport handicraft retailer! Founded in 2015 with a vision to empower Indian rural artisans. We curate everyday life objects with premium quality and traditional yet captivating contemporary designs. Our studio is dedicated to infusing lively colors into each creation. Today, we generate livelihoods for more than 25,000 artisans, preserving Indias rich cultural heritage while promoting the mission of AtmaNirbhar Bharat. With 32+ stores nationwide, we bring the magic of Rare Planet to every state of India. Our hand-curated products span over 10 categories, including intricately made home utilities, hand-painted ceramics, textiles, charming jewellery, wooden toys, etc. As a pioneer in the handicraft industry, we are passionate about creating a sustainable ecosystem that uplifts the artisans. Join us on our journey to make a difference, one creation at a time. Together, we can empower artisans, preserve our heritage, and showcase the beauty of Indian craftsmanship.

OCEEDEE is a modern Indian shoe brand delivering exquisite and contemporary silhouettes with a strong design DNA, craftsmanship, and a unique ability to customize for comfort. Rooted in the realms of handicraft, we take pride in bringing designs befitting the feet of the modern Indian woman.

Lorien Finance is a cross border fintech platform focused on providing affordable loans and retail banking services to Indian immigrants (students and temporary workers) moving to the US. Our product offerings are significantly cheaper and faster than the alternatives offered by Indian Banks/NBFCs What’s in it for Indian immigrants: - Credit access to underserved students - Low interest payments & fees; students will save ~10-15% compared to Indian Banks/NBFCs - No collateral required - Loan sanctioned to cover 100% of expenses - Lower processing fees & faster sanction times - US bank account & debit card - Ability to build credit history in the US from Day 1

Venture Catalysts is Indias first Multi-Stage VC, dedicated to backing the most promising entrepreneurs in India, the worlds fastest growing startup ecosystem. Having started in 2016, we are amongst the most active investors in India with USD 200Mn+ deployed across 300+ companies through our syndication platform. The combined valuation of the portfolio companies is USD 10Bn+. We typically invest 0.25 Mn - 2 Mn across seed to early stage companies & are sector agnostic. Our 4000+ investor community is spread across 20+ countries in the world including India, Singapore, UAE, USA, UK, Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, Japan, Canada, Qatar, Oman, Mauritius, South Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe & more. We are backed by some of the most marquee investors from India: Radhakishan Damani (DMart), Haldiram’s, Enam Securities, Ashish Kacholia (Lucky Investments), Authum Investments, Shahrukh Khan (Bollywood), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (Bollywood), Abhijit Pawar (Sakal Media Group), Utpal Sheth (Trust Group), Vinod Dugar (RDB Group), Hardik Patel (Finquest), Karthik Sundar Iyer, Mukul Agarwal (Param Caputal), Capri Global, Anil Singhvi (Zee Business), Aman Gupta (boAt), Ritesh Agarwal (OYO), Nirmit Parikh (Apna), Srinath Ramakkrushnan (Zetwerk), among others. The Venture Catalysts ecosystem of funds includes: 100 Unicorns | USD 100 Mn | Early stage accelerator fund Beams Fintech Fund | USD 80 Mn | India’s first growth-stage fintech fund Elev8 Venture Partners | USD 160 Mn | Growth technology fund for series B & C investments Spyre Proptech Venture Fund | USD 50 Mn | Indias first proptech fund in partnership with CREDAI VC Grid | Exclusive community for family offices & CVCs Collectively, the group manages over USD 500 Mn and has supported 400+ companies. If you are a startup founder looking to raise capital, write to us at ideas@venturecatalysts.in If you are an investor, write to us at investors@venturecatalysts.in

Hesa: Powering the Rural Commerce Revolution 🌱 About Hesa: Initiated in April 2020, Hesa stands at the forefront of rural e-commerce, committed to serving the "Next Billion Consumers" from Indias vast countryside. With a unique model, our RuralTech Super App integrates AgriTech and Commerce for rural communities. 🌟 Noteworthy Milestones: A remarkable monthly GMV of USD 15 million (as of March 2023). A strong network of over 35,000 Hesaathis spread across 5 states. Crowned as a top 3 winner in the Best Start-up category at the Telangana State Industry Awards 2021. Our founder and CEO was spotlighted as a top entrepreneur to follow in 2021 by Business Sight. 💡 Our USP: Hesas aggregated platform offers a comprehensive solution, connecting rural customers with Village Level Entrepreneurs (Hesaathis) for a variety of products, services, and financial transactions. 🌍 Reach & Vision: Currently present in over 50000+ villages, Hesa envisions itself as Rural Indias most expansive integrated marketplace, linking 650,000+ villages. Were on a mission to confront and conquer rural challenges, from supply chain issues to financial constraints. 🚀 Looking Ahead: Harnessing the potential of 850 million rural consumers, our goals are set high. With our multidimensional revenue model, deep market understanding, and tech-driven approach, Hesa is geared up to potentially revolutionize rural commerce. In essence, Hesa is not just an e-commerce platform but a movement. We are bridging the rural-urban commerce divide, stimulating rural economic growth, and championing micro-enterprise creation. Join us in shaping the future of rural commerce!

Welcome to Rare Planet, Indias largest airport handicraft retailer! Founded in 2015 with a vision to empower Indian rural artisans. We curate everyday life objects with premium quality and traditional yet captivating contemporary designs. Our studio is dedicated to infusing lively colors into each creation. Today, we generate livelihoods for more than 25,000 artisans, preserving Indias rich cultural heritage while promoting the mission of AtmaNirbhar Bharat. With 32+ stores nationwide, we bring the magic of Rare Planet to every state of India. Our hand-curated products span over 10 categories, including intricately made home utilities, hand-painted ceramics, textiles, charming jewellery, wooden toys, etc. As a pioneer in the handicraft industry, we are passionate about creating a sustainable ecosystem that uplifts the artisans. Join us on our journey to make a difference, one creation at a time. Together, we can empower artisans, preserve our heritage, and showcase the beauty of Indian craftsmanship.

At Checkr we believe in the power of work. We are committed to our mission of building a fairer future by designing technology to create opportunities for all. Checkr powers people infrastructure for the future of work. With artificial intelligence and machine learning, our platform and solutions make background checks faster, easier, and more compliant. Using Checkr’s advanced screening technology, companies can better understand the dynamics of the changing workforce, bring transparency and fairness to their hiring, and ultimately build a better future for workers.