IVCA #VC101 Online Masterclass | Building a Fund That Lasts: The GP Playbook for India's Next VC Cycle
In this exclusive IVCA Academy #VC101 Masterclass, explore what it takes to build a venture fund that can endure across market cycles. As India’s venture capital ecosystem enters a more disciplined phase, the session will examine how emerging and established fund managers can build differentiated investment strategies, align fund economics with long-term outcomes, and create resilient portfolio strategies.
The masterclass will unpack the GP playbook for India’s next VC cycle, covering how to develop a differentiated and defensible fund thesis, assess India’s position in the global venture capital landscape, and navigate the evolving expectations of LPs and GPs.
The discussion will explore VC as an asset class, fund strategy and positioning, GP economics beyond the traditional 2/20 model, LP alignment, portfolio construction, cheque sizing, follow-on strategies, and common fund-strategy pitfalls. It will also offer practical perspectives on building a fund platform designed to remain relevant and competitive across market cycles.
Designed for emerging and first-time fund managers, micro VCs, venture capital professionals, and ecosystem participants, the session will provide actionable insights into building differentiated, sustainable, and high-conviction venture funds.
Panelists:
Anirudh A Damani - Managing Partner, Artha Venture Fund
Lavanya Ashok - Partner, Trifecta Capital
Sagar Agarvwal - Founder & Managing Partner, Beams Fintech Fund
Moderator:
Vikrant Varshney - Founder & Managing Partner, SucSEED Ventures
Format
45-minute panel discussion
15-minute live audience Q&A
Session Details:
Date: 7 September 2026, Monday
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM IST
Platform: Zoom (joining details will be shared with approved participants)
Theme: Building a Fund That Lasts: The GP Playbook for India's Next VC Cycle
The webinar recording will be made available exclusively on the IVCA Academy platform for registered learners.