Seed Round in 2026: What Investors Actually Want to See
In the first six months of 2026, Indian seed-stage startups raised $478 million. That is 18%…
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Term Sheets Explained Like You’re Five
A founder we know signed his first term sheet in 40 minutes. It looked standard, his…
Why Startups Fail and How to Avoid It
Around 9 out of 10 startups fail. An IBM and Oxford Economics study found that more…
37% Fewer Cheques: How to Raise in a Concentrated Market
In the first nine months of 2026, Indian tech companies raised $10.3 billion, 7% more than…
Bridge Rounds and Down Rounds: The Survival Playbook
Somewhere between your last round and your next one, there is often a gap. The plan…
Your First Angel Cheque: Raising Without a Network
Ask a first-time founder in Coimbatore or Indore how to raise money, and the honest answer…
Venture Debt 101: When a Loan Beats Giving Away Equity
India’s venture debt market reached about $1.3 billion in 2025, after growing nearly 60% every year…
Free Government Money: RDI, SIDBI and Schemes Founders Ignore
While founders fight over the same VC meetings, the Indian government has quietly assembled one of…
How Much Should You Raise? The 18-Month Runway Math
Every first-time founder asks the same question, and most get it wrong in the same direction:…
Where India’s AI Billions Are Actually Going
Between January and September 2026, Indian AI startups raised more than $1.1 billion. In the July-September…