Global Finance to Founding Convanto | Podcast with Vandana Tolani on Startup Fundraising & Women in VC
In this episode of To The Point (TTP), Lalit Mathur, Co-founder of DCirrus and a corporate lawyer with over 25 years of cross-border legal experience, sits down with Vandana Tolani, Founder & CEO of Convanto, for an insightful conversation on finance, fundraising, investment banking and entrepreneurship.
Vandana shares her journey from working across global finance, family offices and investment banking to founding Convanto, a women-led boutique investment banking firm. With extensive experience working with global investors, she offers practical insights into how founders can approach fundraising and build stronger relationships with investors.
The conversation explores:
• Vandana's global career journey and what inspired her to start Convanto • Common fundraising mistakes made by startups and how founders can avoid them • What investors look for beyond a pitch deck • Differences between the Indian and global fundraising ecosystems • The role of advisory and investment banking in helping businesses grow • Women breaking barriers and creating opportunities in investment banking and finance • The future of Convanto and India's evolving startup ecosystem
Whether you're a startup founder preparing to raise capital, an investor, finance professional or someone interested in entrepreneurship, this episode offers practical perspectives on fundraising, leadership and building businesses in a competitive financial ecosystem.
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