How Much Equity to Give a Startup Advisor?
In the stillness of morning, before the clamour of emails and the tyranny of meetings begin, the founder sits alone with their calculations and doubts. The entrepreneurial path ahead holds unexplored markets, untested technologies, and lurking competitors. It’s in this…
How to Become a Venture Capitalist in India?
Venture capital in India has reached new heights in 2024, with ₹1,19,437 crore (US$13.7 billion) flowing through the economic system. This represents a 43% surge in funding, positioning India as the second-largest venture capital destination in Asia-Pacific. Deal activity has…
How to Choose the Right Venture Capitalist for Your Startup?
Three out of ten startups fail. That’s what a report by Exploding Topics says. Venture money and all. Four just pay back what they took. One makes it. Only one startup. The numbers don’t lie. Money isn’t enough. Never was….
What if a Startup Fails? Understanding Where the Investor’s Money Goes
Did you know that 90% of Indian startups fail within their first five years? This grim startup failure rate affects thousands of investors annually. If you’re a startup investor, or thinking about becoming one, like Gaurav Singhvi, a top angel…
How to Pitch Investors and Impress Them in Minutes: Confident Pitching Tips That Work
Nervous about pitching to investors? You’re never alone in such anxiety, though it feels terribly isolating. The Papermark’s 2025 Pitch Deck Metrics Report says, after examining the habits of investors through 8 million data points across 3,000 pitch decks, they’ve…
How to Secure Your First Investment: A Startup Founder’s Guide to Funding Strategy
Starting a business is exciting, but getting the first-ever investment feels like playing a game blindfolded. As a founder, your brilliant idea deserves financial backing, but investors need more than just enthusiasm to open their wallets. If you want to…
What Angel Investors Look for in a Startup: 7 Key Factors
Angel investors are often the first people (and organisations) to invest in a startup to help them get started. According to a 2025 report by PrivateCircle, India’s startup ecosystem kicked off 2025 with ₹9,482 crore ($1.1 billion) raised across 141…
How to Find Investors for a Startup in Today’s Competitive Market?
In a time where global venture capital funding reached $120 billion across 4,000 deals in Q4 2024, according to Bain & Company’s latest report, finding the right startup investor for your business has never been more important – or more…
9 Types of Investors: Understanding the Different Investment Sources for Business Growth
Money. That’s what it comes down to in the end. You have an idea. Maybe it’s a good one. But without money, it stays just that – an idea. We’ve seen it happen. Good people, smart people with dreams that…
The Rise of Bardoli: Building a Community of Entrepreneurs in Gujarat
Did you know Gujarat contributes over 7.9% to India’s GDP? Known for its thriving industries like textiles, diamonds, chemicals, and fintech, cities such as Surat, Navsari, and Bardoli are emerging as the beating heart of India’s entrepreneurial spirit. In just…