Hornbill Journal

Perspectives and insights.

The Hornbill Journal is where we publish our thinking: on markets, on businesses, and on the craft of investing.

Ideas sharpened by one market, studied from both sides.

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Signals from India’s digital economyMarkets · Businesses · Investing

01 / Categories

Browse by topic

01 · Observe

Market Notes

Short-form observations on market structure, flows, and sentiment.

02 · Examine

Company Perspectives

Deeper write-ups on specific companies, sectors, or investment themes.

03 · Report

Firm Updates

Quarterly letters, portfolio updates, and firm-level communication.

04 · Reflect

Essays

Long-form thinking on investing, decision-making, and institutional behaviour.

02 / Latest thinking

Notes from the forest.

Field notes on the businesses, systems, and decisions shaping India’s digital economy.

The SaaS Revolution
01

Market Notes ·

The SaaS Revolution: India's Product Playbook

How Indian founders are rewriting the global SaaS playbook from Chennai to San Francisco.

Fintech 2.0
02

Company Perspectives ·

Fintech 2.0: Beyond Digital Payments

The next wave of innovation in credit and insurance as UPI matures.

Bridging Markets
03

Essays ·

Bridging Private and Public Markets

Our philosophy on navigating the crossover stage in high-growth companies.

Digital Infrastructure
04

Market Notes ·

India's Digital Infrastructure Moment

Why UPI, Aadhaar, and ONDC are creating a new foundation for commerce.

Q2 Portfolio Update
05

Firm Updates ·

Q2 2023 Portfolio Update

A summary of portfolio positioning and market observations from the quarter.

The Art of Patience
06

Essays ·

The Art of Patience in Growth Markets

Why long holding periods aren't just a strategy. They're a competitive advantage.

03 / Contact us

If the way we invest resonates, let's talk.

We welcome conversations with institutional investors, family offices, and founders building in the internet and technology space.