Are you ready to scale up?
Our startup has seen considerable growth both in topline and profits. Is this the right time to raise funds and […]
Why some startups do not get funded?
We have the privilege to engage with numerous founders who are building exciting startups, and consequently looking to raise funds.
Founder Energy in a Pitch: Why First Impressions Decide More Than You Think
Most founders believe investors make decisions based on slides, numbers, and market size. They don’t. Not initially. Before your TAM
Inside the IC Room: What Really Happens — And How Founders Should Prepare
If you’re raising institutional capital — especially from a Micro-PE or growth-oriented fund — the Investment Committee (IC) is the
FOUNDER–INVESTOR COMPATIBILITY SCORE
How to use:Both Founder and Investor answer honestly.Score each item 1 (Strong Match) → 5 (Severe Mismatch) At the end
VC Prenup: Why Every Founder–Investor Relationship Needs One (Before the First Term Sheet)
Most founder–investor blow-ups don’t happen because either side is malicious.They happen because expectations live in people’s heads instead of on
Founder–Investor Prenup Agreement
Most founder–investor conflicts arise not from bad intent, but from unclear expectations.This prenup is designed to align incentives, define boundaries,
Fundraising Is Not a Milestone – It’s a Tool
Too many founders treat fundraising as validation. It isn’t. Capital is a tool—useful only when applied to a clear problem.
What Indian Early-Stage Investors Really Look For
(A Candid Conversation We Rarely Have) Founder: “What do investors actually look for at pre-seed? Everyone says traction, but no
Founder–Investor Compatibility Checklist
Think of selecting the right funder as choosing the right partner to marry. This is your pre-marital test before you