Japan-based World Innovation Labs' investor Masataka Matsumoto to visit India (ENTREPRENEUR INDIA)

Greenhouse Ventures (GHV) has announced that Masataka Matsumoto - Partner at World Innovation Labs (a Tokyo and Silicon Valley based VC and a partner of GHV Accelerator) will be visiting India this week. While US investors have been active in the Indian start-up scene for long, it is now the turn of Japanese investors to commit significant monies and management focus to get up to speed on the India opportunity.  GHV, an Accelerator ‘with a difference,’ was adopted very early by World Innovation Labs (WiL).Masataka is the ex- President...

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Why due diligence is important for entrepreneurs (ENTREPRENEUR INDIA)

In today’s complex business and financial environment that has witnessed several companies, including some of the most trusted names in the business, compromise on integrity and getting caught under the net for fudged accounts, with the intent to siphon off money and evade even the best scrutiny, it is increasingly important for investors and buyers to insist on a thorough due diligence before making the final move.It is critical for a buyer or investor to know about the financial or legal health of the company they are planning to buy or invest...

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With the ‘Uber’ Syndrome Catching Up, Indian Startups Should Gear Up Big Time! (IAMWIRE)

A large country like India, and one with several infrastructural challenges, offers some unique opportunities for innovators. One such opportunity area is security & safety. The Uber case that took place in December 2014, brought into focus the need for solutions around safety & security. A technology startup headquartered in San Fransico, Uber connects passengers with taxi drivers in 200 cities across 53 countries and enjoys...

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Why Intellectual Property is critical for startups (ENTREPRENEUR INDIA)

When entrepreneurs embark on that unique business idea that they have no doubt would be a commercial success in the market, their prime focus initially is how to actually start giving shape to the venture. In the midst of numerous things that go into building a startup from scratch, the word ‘Intellectual Property’ (IP) is often not their priority. And even if they consider IP protection, it seems too expensive a proposition for a startup to act on. But what entrepreneurs should remember is that assessing IP implications is not just about protecting...

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