Ahmedabad, 8th March: The recently held Angel Investor Mixer by BizDateUp proved to be a powerhouse of insights for startup founders and investors alike. One of the key highlights of the event was the engaging session titled “Building the Angel Investor Mindset”, which delved into the critical elements of startup growth and sustainability.
In this knowledge-rich session, Piyush Kothari, Executive Director at Shivalik Investment Fund Pvt Ltd , invited as a panelist at BizDateUp – Angel Investor Mixer 2025, where he shared valuable insights on fundamentals of early-stage investing, the key characteristics of successful angel investors, and strategies for identifying and supporting high-growth startups. He highlighted how strategic investment decisions can unlock immense opportunities in today’s evolving market.
Key takeaways from the session included:
* The importance of product-market fit in laying a strong foundation for a startup’s success
* Investor expectations and evaluation metrics before funding a startup’s growth journey
* Common scaling pitfalls that founders must avoid to maintain momentum and market presence
* Capital efficiency, smart growth models, and strategies to go global, shared through real case studies and market trends
The session was a valuable knowledge-sharing opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs and angel investors, offering a deep dive into the startup lifecycle — from validation to global expansion.
“Every successful startup begins with a bold idea, but only a few manage to scale sustainably,” said Piyush Kothari, Executive Director, Shivalik Investment Fund Pvt. Ltd. “The goal of this session was to bridge the knowledge gap between ideation and execution, while helping both founders and investors make smarter growth decisions.”
As a key player in the ecosystem, Shivalik Investment Fund is also committed to fostering innovation and supporting startups that are transforming the real estate sector mentioned by Mr. Kothari.
