India has a vibrant ecosystem for startups and VCs: Bertelsmann’s Mohn

Bertelsmann India Investments (BII), part of Bertelsmann Investments’ global network focuses its investments in e-commerce, fintech, education, and healthcare sectors. BII has currently invested in start-ups like Licious, Lendingkart, and Agrostar, a mobile platform for farmers. In the higher education sector, BII is invested in the training company Eruditus Executive Education and iNurture. Shobhna Mohn, executive vice-president growth regions strategy & Bertelsmann Investments, at Bertelsmann is responsible for the strategic development of growth regions focused on China, India, Brazil, Africa and southeast Asia. In her role she also evaluates possible targets for investments and acquisitions. She talks about India as a growth region and investment market. Edited excerpts: