Founders of a Top PE Fund on Why They Invested in Manyavar, Lenskart, Building Organizations & More

Published 2023-11-10
Dive into the intricate world of private equity with Nishant Sharma and Sunish Sharma, the dynamic duo behind Kedaara Capital, India's premier homegrown private equity fund. In this enlightening episode, we explore not only the nuances of private equity but also unravel the secrets behind Kedaara's successful investments in renowned brands like Manyavar, Lenskart, and Vishal Megamart.

From focusing on people and culture in organizations to insights into effective leadership and team management, the founders share invaluable experiences and lessons learned along their journey.

Join us as we navigate through the Indian business landscape, discussing what makes a product thrive in the Indian market and gaining profound insights into the future of the country for the next decades. Get ready for an engaging conversation that goes beyond finance, touching on the essence of building successful enterprises and contributing to India's economic growth. Don't miss this exclusive peek into the world of private equity and the visionary minds shaping it. Subscribe and stay tuned for an episode that promises to be both educational and inspiring!

Introduction: 00:00 - 2:05
Why building a cohesive culture is important: 2:06 - 10:56
Fatherhood as an inflection point in Nishant and Sunish’s careers: 10:57 - 17:55
The Initial journey, How and Why Kedaara was formed: 17:56 - 39:39
Kedaara’s first deal: 39:40 - 47:09
The essential philosophy of doing business: 47:10 - 52:10
Working with investors: 52:11 - 1:06:25
Working as a team, investing in people’s success & wisdom of building great partnerships: 1:06:26 - 1:21:50
What makes a founder stand out & how Kedaara evaluates founders: 1:21:51 - 1:37:25
Nishant, Sunish & Shantanu discuss leadership, organization & the myriad challenges of running a company: 1:37:26 - 2:01:10
Building for a new, Digital India, “Democratizing Aristocracy” & creating great products: 2:01:11 - 2:20:22
Why Nishant & Sunish are bullish on India: 2:20:23 - 2:25:32
Conclusion 2:25:33 - 2:27:35

All Comments (21)
  • @CAK2005
    Both the guests spoke a lot about culture and how well they connect with their people. I think it has a lot to do with their own family values and background, too. More power to you, Stars of Private Equity!!
  • @aryanpandey003
    Bro I used you 99rs razor, it was great , one feedback, it's very difficult to adjust blade & razor , fix it broo
  • @Its_BK16
    The camaraderie between them is quiet evident!
  • @VivekGulati20
    Thanks a ton Shantanu Sir. This is philanthropy. Keep bringing such people and educate us.
  • Hey Shantanu and the whole Barbershop team, loved the podcast; it was a knowledge-packed powerhouse for me, Would love it if you could also add meaning/definitions of some of the technical jargons that are used by the panel members. Kudos and keep up the good work!
  • @therawwtalks
    Always get to learn new things watching him keep up the good work and I truly believe Indian youth need more this kind of content
  • @anirbansinha8176
    Shantanu, you should put a direct link to buy the razer online in every video so that you increase the prospect of sale. For eg. if I want to spot buy the product right now by watching the video, where will I go???? how many clicks???
  • @madhirereddy5401
    Shantanu how big is your team at bsc do you plan to open your office in hyderabad. Good to see a buddy NIT'an succeed
  • Thank you for coming up with such in detail podcast on PE very informative 👍
  • @shivamsingla2766
    These podcasts are amazing. I dream to return to india to build a startup soon. These are motivating and inspiring
  • @themukuls
    Great content Shantanu, great insights and you're inspiring a lot of folks.
  • @ashishpits23
    Shantanu can I connect with you for ecommerce fashion brand .?
  • @ladysaza16
    Please invite some fashion related founders. would love to know more there
  • @jerrypartners
    Recommend bottom up interviewing, good to start with the backgrounds. Viewers would be more engaged
  • @vivektrivedi2662
    Shorts daalo bro. The longer the session you tend to lose interest. KISS.. KEEP IT SHORT AND SIMPLE
  • @thebedoi4462
    This podcast is turning into a McKinsey fest. Would like to see entrepreneurs who are not ex McKinsey.