In the past few years, many Indian startups have received unprecedented funding from VC firms. Given this excessive influx of capital, they have yielded more growth than profitability. In the current market scenario, the capital has started diminishing from the top as limited partners have reduced their contributions towards VCs as they are going for …
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Two consecutive quarters of economic contraction or a dropping real GDP is used as a standard method to determine a recession globally. The US GDP shrank by 1.6% on an annual basis in the first quarter of 2022. This was followed by a mild 0.9% shrink in the next quarter. As per CNBC’s September Fed …
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Just think of yourself as a 23 old graduate with a lot of zeal and an incredible idea that can change the world. It may be about modernizing the tiffin system of Mumbai and implementing it in Delhi or about connecting folk artists and helping them to save their dying art. You are constantly thinking …
We all know that each startup that exists today starts small and then builds on it. This is the meaning of a startup is its essence. However, you cannot build big unless there are people to help you out. This becomes important when it comes to funding. Startups usually start with a small amount of …
Today let me start by asking you a question. What does a business need the most to survive? Some of you may answer good leadership, team, a product that satisfies the market but none of us can deny that cash or funds are present at the core of each of these attributes. This becomes even …
When a young Mark Zuckerberg had the idea of a social networking site to connect loved ones from far- off places, he often used to take guidance from his mentors on how to turn his idea into reality. His mentors were Roger McNamee, Billionaire investor, who was one of the early investors in Facebook, Steve …
We all know that investing in startups is not easy. It is not because of the lack of funds but because of the jargon that is present at each step. A common investor is afraid because they do not understand the meaning of the most commonly used terms. Here are some of the most commonly …
The startup world requires certain qualities in an entrepreneur. Passion and courage are the prime ones. Without them, nobody can survive in such cut-throat competition. However, we cannot forget the role of research and knowledge. Without these two, one cannot even begin the journey. This world of startups is unique as it has some embellished …
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Have you ever wondered what leads investors to invest in a startup? What is that secret recipe that persuades investors to trust in an idea? Well, the main recipe includes many things and the fundamental ingredient is the pitch deck. A pitch deck is a presentation that founders or entrepreneurs form to pitch their idea …
We all know what a startup is. It is a company or business which is trying to find its feet in the market. To find its feet in the market, a startup always puts its best foot forward. It finds the right people and puts them to work. People also work hard day and night …
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