Hyderabad, Telangana, India – Business Wire India
A New Era Begins: India’s First Family Office Alliance Spurs Innovation and Global Growth, Fostering Entrepreneurship and Investment Opportunities.
n a significant milestone for India’s burgeoning startup ecosystem, Anthill Ventures, a platform for early-growth startups, unveiled the nation’s first-ever Family Office Alliance in Hyderabad. This landmark event aims to catalyze the growth of Telangana’s startup landscape and the broader Indian startup ecosystem, offering entrepreneurs and businesses unique opportunities for global expansion and collaboration.
The inaugural edition of this pioneering event was graced by notable dignitaries, including Honourable IT Minister of State, Sri D. Sridhar Babu, and Honourable Principal Secretary ITE & Commerce, Jayesh Ranjan. Both dignitaries actively participated in panel discussions alongside distinguished figures from various industries. The esteemed panel featured Indian actor, producer, and techpreneur Rana Daggubati, Cyient’s Chairman at IIT Hyderabad, BVR Mohan Reddy, iLabs Founder Srinivasa Raju Chintalapati, NAR Infra’s Executive Director Parvathi Reddy, and the CEO of T-Hub, Srinivas Rao Mahankali.
The event commenced with a compelling panel discussion led by Honourable Chief Guest Sri D. Sridhar Babu, focusing on Telangana’s remarkable potential as a global destination for investors and entrepreneurs. Subsequently, Philip von Wulffen, Founder of the Family Office Alliance, and Prasad Vanga, CEO & Founder of Anthill Ventures, shared valuable insights into the vision and evolution of the Family Office Alliance.
Prasad Vanga emphasized the importance of supporting visionary entrepreneurs, stating, “We are here to support the visionaries of tomorrow—brave entrepreneurs who are shaping industries and improving lives. This platform will enable us to back these visionaries through strategic alliances, facilitating rapid growth across various sectors, from Urban Lifestyle to Urban Tech.”
The event included networking sessions, such as a Family Office Panel Discussion and an Innovation Panel Discussion, exploring topics like the impact of AI on content creation, the evolving Indian consumer lifestyle, and the dynamics of tech markets.
The conference concluded with a keynote address by Aditya Ghosh, Co-founder & Board Member of Akasa Air and Founder of Homage (Family Office). He provided valuable insights into scaling up businesses in India. The day ended with an exclusive tour of T-Works, India’s largest prototyping center.
Hosted on January 29 at T-Hub, India’s largest innovation ecosystem, the event brought together government officials from Telangana and professionals from diverse industries. This alliance between European and Indian Family Offices seeks to bridge cultural gaps, foster networking relationships, and unlock investment opportunities between India and Europe.
About Anthill Ventures
Anthill Ventures is a speed scaling platform for early-growth startups in Urban Lifestyle and Tech. With a global portfolio of 81+ companies and $110M AUM, Anthill Ventures has achieved a remarkable growth rate of 11.6X over the last seven years. The company specializes in forging global partnerships with funds, family offices, and accelerators, co-investing in highly scalable business ideas poised for growth across Asia, guided by the motto #scalewithspeed.
