Menterra Ventures

We are proud to spotlight a significant achievement from our investee company, iDreamCareer.com - the launch of the 'Bharat Career Aspirations Report 2024.' Released in collaboration with UNICEF, YuWaah India at UNICEF, and spearheaded by the MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, this report offers critical insights into the career counselling landscape across India.   Key findings reveal: - A mere 10% of students have access to professional career counselling. - 80% of students are interested in only seven career pathways, indicating a need for broader exposure. - Just 15% of twelfth graders have a solid understanding of their chosen career paths. - Only 14% are exploring vocational opportunities, underscoring the need for greater vocational guidance. These statistics underline the crucial role iDreamCareer.com plays in shaping the future of our nation's youth, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and tools to make informed career choices.   At Menterra Ventures, we are committed to supporting initiatives that expand educational and vocational guidance, helping pave the way for a more informed and empowered generation. Read more about the transformative impact of this initiative and the strides being made in career education here: https://lnkd.in/gAqQQbSS #careercounseling #socialimpact #youthempowerment #educationforall #futureleaders #communityengagement #careers

Congrats Geethanjali and Bala

iDreamCareer.com, a Menterra Ventures investee company, just launched the Bharat Fellowship, a program designed to cultivate the potential of aspiring career counselors who are passionate about guiding students across diverse Indian states towards promising futures. This initiative not only broadens access to professional career guidance but also ensures that every student, regardless of background, benefits from expert advice. Swipe through this carousel to meet some of our inspiring counsellors, and witness the tangible impacts of our initiatives on students’ lives.   If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful social impact and possess a talent for career counseling, click on the link below to sign up for the Bharat Fellowship.   https://lnkd.in/dGKnPsXT Applications are now open! #careercounseling #socialimpact #youthempowerment #educationforall #futureleaders #communityengagement #applynow #careeropportunities

We are thrilled to announce that TeraLumen Solutions and Adiuvo Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd., two of our portfolio companies, have secured a pioneering #patent in advanced biomedical imaging. This groundbreaking innovation combines Terahertz and Autofluorescence multimodal techniques to revolutionize non-invasive imaging technology. Offering enhanced resolution and sensitivity, this patented approach is set to transform #diagnostics and #research, particularly in the field of #oncology. At Menterra Ventures, we are proud to support TeraLumen and Adiuvo as they push the boundaries of scientific discovery and healthcare innovation, empowering clinicians, oncosurgeons, and researchers around the globe. #healthcareinnovation #healthcare #innovation #india

Fort Industrial Innovation and Scale up grant is another feature on our cap. TeraLumen Solutions is honored to be recipient of the funding program, initiated by @FORT(Force of Rapid Transformation) established by State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (SIPCOT), Govt of TamilNadu in partnership with Forge Innovation & Ventures. The award ceremony took place at Secretariat Chennai, and we are privileged to be awarded by Dr. TRB Rajaa, Minister for Industries, Investment Promotions and Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu. We are also grateful to our funders, without whom we could not reach this stage. StartupTN TANSEED, Menterra Ventures, Pfizer Indovation, Social Alpha, VIT-Technology Business Incubator (TBI), Venture Center (Official Account), Golden Jubilee Biotech Park for Women Society #Terahertz #Technology #NDT #Industry #Product #Commercilization Dr. Bala Pesala, Dr. Shyamsunder Mandayam, Lenin B, Phanindra Kumar, DESHPRAVEENKUMAR R, Ruban Raj

We are proud to announce a big milestone in the progress of Iron Kettle, a company incubated by Menterra Ventures. This month will see some really fine teas from Iron Kettle being listed for the first time in the Guwahati Tea Auctions. This milestone represents a significant leap forward for this fledgling company as it competes against well-established teas from large estate factories in the Guwahati auctions. As an investor, Menterra has been instrumental in nurturing Iron Kettle’s vision of producing high-quality, sustainable tea produced from exceptional fine leaf exclusively grown by small tea growers in the Udalguri District of #Assam. When Iron Kettle started operations in this district the average price realisation by small tea growers was between Rs.18-20 per kg. It is heartening to see this season green leaf prices to small tea growers touching Rs.55 per kg for exceptional fine leaf. We are proud of having worked with the small tea growers in helping them produce exceptional fine leaf in their small estates, and produce higher yields. All in the span of two seasons. The small tea grower at Udalguri is becoming a special tea grower. The continuing effort on implementing the Tea Science program and cutting-edge technologies at Iron Kettle will help farmers who focus on quality to continue to earn much better incomes and help to put Assam teas back on the high table of exceptional teas. This milestone is a validation of Menterra's investment philosophy that combines financial viability with social impact. We are excited to continue this journey, setting new standards in the tea industry and demonstrating how strategic investments can create social change. #impactinvesting #sustainablefarming #tea #assam #menterra

At Menterra, we are committed to driving meaningful social impact through strategic investments in #education, #healthcare and #agriculture. Our investment in iDreamCareer.com exemplifies this commitment, providing targeted #careerguidance to thousands of students across India, who have poor access to such counselling. This initiative has helped to provide #hope and give wings to the aspirations of thousands of youth coming through schools and colleges, especially in less developed parts of India by showing them pathways to #careers they may not have considered or known about. There are several examples of young children, especially #girls benefitting from such guidance by iDreamCareer.com. Discover how our investments in education and career development are crafting a better-equipped and enlightened workforce ready to meet tomorrow's challenges. #educationforall #impactinvesting #menterra

At Menterra, we are committed to driving meaningful social impact through strategic investments in #education, #healthcare and #agriculture. Our investment in iDreamCareer.com exemplifies this commitment, providing targeted #careerguidance to thousands of students across India, who have poor access to such counselling. This initiative has helped to provide #hope and give wings to the aspirations of thousands of youth coming through schools and colleges, especially in less developed parts of India by showing them pathways to #careers they may not have considered or known about. There are several examples of young children, especially #girls benefitting from such guidance by iDreamCareer.com. Discover how our investments in education and career development are crafting a better-equipped and enlightened workforce ready to meet tomorrow's challenges. #educationforall #impactinvesting #menterra

On #WorldEnvironmentDay we draw attention to the tightening of regulations by the Government of India in order to impose stricter checks and controls on chemical residue levels in tea to safeguard public health and to regain export markets. These are necessary and welcome measures but pose serval challenges in execution, particularly for small tea growers and processing factories.    At Iron Kettle, a Menterra investee company, we are proactively addressing these challenges by empowering our network of farmers with advanced agricultural practices and innovative technologies. Our efforts have produced significant alignment with regulations and sustainable farming practices. Swipe through to see how we are working with small tea growers for responsible tea production, setting benchmarks for safety and quality that respect both our planet, its inhabitants without compromising on the livelihoods of small estate owners.  #WorldEnvironmentDay #SustainableFarming #IronKettle #MenterraImpact

Menterra is proud to be an investor partner for the Investment Readiness Accelerator program by I-Venture @ ISB, Indian School of Business. Are you struggling to attract the investment you need to thrive? Apply for this program designed to bridge the gap between you and potential investors. Over 50 days, the program empowers founders across sectors, from seed to series stages, with enhanced investment readiness, network access, and investor introductions. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gxj_REqE Bhagwan Chowdhry Saumya Kumar Nagaraj Bolakatti #investmentreadiness #startupaccelerator #growth #iventureatisb