In a recent statement, Helios Capital founder and renowned investor Sameer Arora emphasised three essential factors for investing in new companies today: survival, penetration, and monetisation.

Reflecting this philosophy, Helios Capital has persistently invested in emerging technology companies such as Eternal, Paytm, Ola, Ather, and Swiggy. By August, they had notably increased their stakes in One97 Communications (Paytm), Swiggy, Delhivery, Ola, and Ather Energy. The firm is also investing in CarTrade and PB Fintech.

Sameer Arora attributes the success of these companies to their resilience during challenging times. He recalls that in the early stages, these companies faced competition from hundreds of rivals. Over time, however, most competitors have exited, leaving only a select few

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