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?
When 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 became a make-or-break moment for entrepreneurs. With thousands of ambitious founders fighting for limited…
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…
Why Now is the Best Time to Invest in Startups in India’s Unicorn Era
India’s startup ecosystem is rewriting the global playbook, producing over 100 unicorns in the last decade. Remarkably, 60% of these unicorns were built on the founders’ very first attempt—a feat rarely seen in other startup ecosystems like the US. This…
How Gujarat Became a Hotspot for Angel Investors?
Did you know that Gujarat contributes over 7.9% to India’s GDP, making it a thriving hub for industries such as textiles, diamonds, chemicals, and fintech? Cities like Surat, Navsari, and Bardoli have become the epicenters of innovation and enterprise, driving…
Venture Capitalist in Gujarat: We Founder Circle’s Focus on Emerging Sectors
We Founder Circle (WFC), a prominent investment firm, is expanding its reach into emerging sectors such as sustainability, electric vehicles (EVs), space tech, and defence tech by FY25. As a venture capitalist in Gujarat, the firm is particularly interested in…
The Rise of Defence Startups in India: A Lucrative Opportunity for Venture Capitalists
India is transforming its defence landscape, making strategic moves to become a global powerhouse in defence manufacturing through the Make in India initiative. With the goal of reducing dependence on imported defence equipment and expanding defence exports, India is now…
Thinking of Investing in a Startup? Here’s What Every Venture Capitalist in India Needs to Know
India’s startup landscape has undergone a monumental transformation over the past decade. With the rise of venture capital in India, the country has witnessed the emergence of unicorns – startups valued at $1 billion – and even “decacorns” with valuations exceeding…
Global VC Funding Slump: Assessing the Impact of Investor caution and Interest rate hikes
Despite the market remaining strong overall, there has been a noticeable drop in deal-making activity and funding amounts. Funding winter: Venture capital (VC) funding, which plays a crucial role in fueling innovation and supporting startups, has experienced a significant slump…