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Roorkee, August 27, 2025 – Quantum University’s Department of Commerce and Finance successfully hosted an enlightening session on “Angel Investment & Venture Capital Funding Opportunities for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs” on August 27, 2025, at Harmony Hall, F Block.

The session was led by CA Harshit Gupta, Partner at N. Kumar Gupta & Associates, Co-Founder of Himalayan Six Sigma LLP and MusTech Trading Solutions, Regional Chair – North at CII Young Indians, and National Co-Chair of its Leadership Academy. His extensive experience and dynamic approach made the session an inspiring learning experience for the students.

Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs

The event commenced with a warm welcome and bouquet presentation by Dr. Manish Srivastava, Director of Quantum School of Business, who highlighted the need for entrepreneurial education in today’s competitive world.

In his keynote, CA Harshit Gupta shed light on the role of angel investors and venture capitalists in empowering early-stage startups. He emphasized the shift from being job seekers to becoming job creators, reminding students that every problem is an opportunity in disguise for innovation.

Key Takeaways from the Session

• Entrepreneurship Mindset: Building responsibility and leadership in business ownership.
• Real Case Studies: Success stories like Dream11 to demonstrate how problem identification sparks entrepreneurship.
• Investment Fundamentals: Understanding term sheets, investor identification, and funding processes.
• Business Structures: Why a Private Limited Company offers more advantages for startups than LLPs.
• Industry Trends: Growth opportunities in online gaming, trading platforms, and digital ecosystems.
• Networking for Growth: Leveraging platforms like LinkedIn and entrepreneurial networks for success.

The interactive nature of the talk allowed students to clear doubts, gain practical knowledge, and connect academic learning with real-world applications.

Encouraging Future Innovators

The session left students motivated to think beyond conventional career paths, adopt a problem-solving mindset, and explore opportunities to create impact-driven startups.

The program concluded with a memento presented to CA Harshit Gupta as a token of gratitude, followed by a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Varsha Gupta, Coordinator, Department of Commerce and Finance.