India Quotient: Empowering Founders with EQ, IQ, and IndiaQ

Located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India Quotient is a venture capital and private equity firm that believes in the power of Indian entrepreneurs. Its mission is clear: to look for founders with EQ, IQ, and IndiaQ. The company understands that sometimes, founders need assistance and guidance, while other times, they just need space. Above all, India Quotient is there to cheerlead its founders and help them excel in what they are already good at.

With 14 years of experience under its belt, India Quotient has a knack for investing in startups at the paper stage, as well as those with a handful of customers. This approach has enabled many founders to skip the angel round, propelling their businesses to the next level.

The company's consumer portfolio boasts companies with high network effects, including social networks like Sharechat and marketplaces like Saveo. Its SaaS portfolio features pioneers such as Webengage, Fleetx, Vyapar, Pagarbook, and Powerplay. Furthermore, India Quotient's online brands break new ground with innovative categories like Sugar, GIVA, and Coolberg.

India Quotient recognizes that many of its founders come from the typical Indian middle-class background. These entrepreneurs have pursued higher education, enjoyed their first jobs, and harbored dreams of changing the world. The company has a special appreciation for those who have resisted social pressures in choosing their career paths. These driven founders believe in "Making India Great Again" and prioritize building a great product over raising vast amounts of money. With a tech-first mindset and ambitions of creating lasting institutions, these entrepreneurs are the perfect fit for India Quotient's vision.

For those looking to reach out to India Quotient, the company acknowledges that if you haven't found them through LinkedIn, Twitter, seminars, or common friends, it's their fault. They strive to be more present in the field. In the meantime, interested founders can send their plans in a simple, smartphone-friendly email with no attachments to any team member's first name followed by @indiaquotient.in. For more information, visit India Quotient's website at http://www.indiaquotient.in.