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
The Valuation Reality Checklist
A brutally honest guide for founders who want money — without losing their minds or their company ❓ FOUNDERS, FIRST
One-on-One Investor Vetting Questions
How to interview your investor before they interview you These are the questions founders should ask, but usually don’t… and
The Investor-Readiness Framework – A Guide to Raising Capital Without Losing Control, Sleep, or Your Soul
STAGE 0: MENTAL READINESS (Most founders skip this and pay the price) Before raising money, ask: ✅ Do I actually
Why founders need to over-communicate with funders – and how to do this painlessly
This is a useful Investor Update Template (Monthly / Quarterly) 1️⃣ ONE-LINE STATUS (TL;DR FOR BUSY INVESTORS) Status: On track
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Term Sheet Decoder
1️⃣ VALUATION: THE NUMBER THAT LIES THE MOST • Pre-money & Post-money Pre-money = Value before investmentPost-money = Pre +
The Bootstrapped Valuation Framework
How frugal founders create massive valuation without begging for capital This is the one model business schools won’t teach, VCs
Top Startup Communities in India and Why Public Updates & Smart Marketing Matter More Than Ever
India’s startup ecosystem is going through one of its most energetic phases. New founders are emerging at a rapid pace,