For the first time ever, the Prime Venture Partners investment team — 1 Principal and 2 Vice Presidents — sit down to answer everything founders wish they could ask a VC face-to-face.This isn’t theory. This is the real inside view of how venture capital works in India: How VCs actually pick the 5 startups that make it through The real reason your pitch deck isn’t working Why not every profitable business is “VC-fundable” And the timeless debate: is venture success skill or luck? Timestamps00:00 – Introduction05:51 – The VC funnel: 5,000 pitches → 5 investments07:09 – How to reach a VC (referrals vs. cold outreach)09:57 – Why not all great businesses are VC-fundable14:20 – Founder mistakes that kill deals18:20 – How much should you raise — and when25:17 – Analysts & Associates: the real champions of deals33:41 – The underrated power of monthly updates39:49 – How founders should think about valuation45:39 – How to pick your VC partner50:00 – ESOPs, angels & early-stage strategy56:00 – Skill vs. Luck — what really drives VC successIf you’re building a startup, fundraising, or even thinking about raising capital someday, this is your Fundraising Masterclass from inside the VC room. Watch till the end for honest takes, funny moments, and practical insights that can shape your next raise.#PrimeVenturesPartners #VentureCapital #StartupIndia #Founders #Fundraising #VCInsights #Entrepreneurship #StartupIndia #IndianStartups #RaisingCapital #PitchToVCs #StartupTips #PrimeVenturePartnersPodcast