Proto.in Start-up Event 7th edition – Sequoia Capital betting high

By Manoj Govindassamy on 21 January, 2010, 10:10 am

Proto.in, one of the few India’s start-up events, has entered into an exclusive partnership with Sequoia Capital for its upcoming editions this year. A high profile and a well known VC Firm Sequoia Capital is known for its investments in early and growth stage firms in India in the last several years and looks to partner with entrepreneurs from the seed through growth stages. Few of its investments in the internet segment are Apnapaisa.com, Guruji.com, Ideacts, Interactive, Minglebox.com, Shaadi.com, Tutorvista.com.

Sequoia Capital has signed up as the Platinum Sponsor for the 2010 proto.in events happening in Mumbai on 30th January 2009, and its team members have volunteered to engage in one-on-one feedback and mentoring sessions with up to 30 companies at the upcoming Proto.in event in January. While all companies that will be showcased will get the opportunity to participate in these individual sessions, the Proto.in team will additionally nominate other entrepreneurs for the mentoring sessions as well.

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If you are a startup entrepreneur interested in applying for the mentoring session, write to contact@proto.in expressing interest to meet with sequoia capital during the event. To register for the event go to http://www.register.proto.in

Event details:

» Date: 30th January 2009
» Venue: FC Kohli Auditorium – IIT Bombay, Mumbai
» Registration Fee: Rs.1000/- Per Delegate

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