SynopsisThe Midas Touch award recognises the most lucrative exit of the year. The decision will be based on both the number of deals and the size of the exit.ETtechWe are back with the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards. As we approach the main event, here are the nominees in one of the eight categories: Midas Touch.The award will recognise the most lucrative exit in the year. The decision will be made based on the volume of deals as well as the size of the exit.Here are the nominees:Shailesh LakhaniETtech
Partner, Ambition CapitalBased in: BengaluruKey investments: Zetwerk, Truecaller, Porter, Healthkart, IxigoInvestment strategy: Lakhani spent over 18 years at Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India) before founding his own investment firm, Ambition Capital. He has made early bets in multiple companies, three of which have already gone public and a fourth has filed its IPO papers.Manu ChandraETtech
Managing partner, Sauce VCBased in: New DelhiKey investments: Innovist, The Whole Truth, Mokobara, XYXX, SupertailsInvestment strategy: Chandra has developed an investment strategy around small initial cheques and follow-on backing for companies showing traction. He has built Sauce VC into a disciplined and high-conviction firm with a sharp focus on the consumer sector.Anu HariharanETtech
