Investing in India From Startup to IPO [Expert Q&A with 2am VC]

India’s startup ecosystem is booming, with new-age innovators driving unprecedented growth across sectors like Quick Commerce, fintech, and digital infrastructure. These startups are creating a strong pipeline for India's expansive IPO market. But what’s happening on the ground, and where are the biggest investment opportunities?

Tune into a live Q&A discussion featuring Kevin T. Carter, Founder & CIO of EMQQ Global, alongside Brendan Rogers and Hershel Mehta, the visionaries behind 2am VC—one of the leading early-stage venture capital firms focused on India.

What You’ll Learn:

• Key takeaways from their recent India tours, including Tier 2 & 3 city growth, wealth creation, and ecommerce expansion
• The rise of India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and how it compares to Silicon Valley
• The disruptive potential of Quick Commerce—is it just a trend or a lasting market shift?
• The role of India Stack (Aadhaar, UPI, DPI) in fueling India's tech boom
• How India’s young and growing population is shaping the next 20 years of economic expansion
• A look inside the India Internet Index (INQQ) as one way for investors to gain exposure to India's publically traded tech ecosystem

^{Investing in India Internet Stocks}

Unfortunately, for those looking to invest in these Indian internet companies, most broad-based EM strategies are missing the mark. Due to database flaws and a lack of GICS classifications, Emerging Market internet stocks often end up overlooked by investors and institutions alike. But the reality is that these tech giants deserve a moment in the spotlight as the stocks continue to outperform the broader market. For those interested in gaining exposure to the growth of the internet economy in India, INQQ The India Internet Index could be one way for investors to tap into the theme.