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Valuation Methods for Early-Stage Startups – The Comparative Approach

Valuation Methods for Early-Stage Startups – The Comparative Approach When it comes to early-stage startups, there’s often no long history of financials. That’s where the Comparative (or Market Multiple) Method…

Valuation Methods for Early-Stage Startups – The Berkus Method

Valuation Methods for Early-Stage Startups – The Berkus Method When startups are in their earliest stages, they often don’t have enough revenue or traction for traditional valuation approaches. That’s where…

Valuation Methods for Early-Stage Startups – The Simple Way

Valuation Methods for Early-Stage Startups – The Simple Way Valuing an early-stage startup can feel like trying to measure fog. There’s little revenue, no profits, and uncertainty everywhere. Yet, investors…

Why Your First Team Will Make or Break Your Startup

Why Your First Team Will Make or Break Your Startup Building a strong team from day one isn’t just important — it’s the single most crucial factor for your startup’s…

Real-Life Fundraising Stories from Successful Startups

Real-Life Fundraising Stories from Successful Startups Real-life fundraising journeys offer valuable lessons for any founder preparing to raise capital. Behind every successful startup, there’s a story of persistence, strategy, and adaptability—often…

Government Schemes & Alternative Funding in India

Government Schemes & Alternative Funding in India Government schemes and alternative funding options have become an important lifeline for startups in India, offering much-needed capital, mentorship, and market access without…

Fundraising Mistakes Founders Commonly Make

Fundraising Mistakes Founders Commonly Make Founders of startups face countless challenges, but fundraising is often one of the most pivotal moments in their journey. While securing capital is essential for…

Legal & Compliance Checklist Before Raising Funds

Legal & Compliance Checklist Before Raising Funds A solid legal and compliance foundation is essential for any startup preparing to raise funds. Investors want to see that the business is…

Creating Financial Projections for Fundraising

Creating Financial Projections for Fundraising Financial projections are a vital part of any startup’s fundraising journey. They act as a blueprint for the company’s future, giving potential investors a clear…

Angel Investors VS Venture capitalists

Angel Investors VS Venture Capitalists Angel investors and venture capitalists both play vital roles in the startup ecosystem, offering not just funding but also expertise to help young, high-potential companies…

Understanding Startup Valuation and Dilution

Understanding Startup Valuation and Dilution Startup valuation and dilution are two things every founder needs to understand deeply. They don’t just affect how much money you raise, they shape your…

What Investors Look for in Early-Stage Startups

What Investors Look for in Early-Stage Startups When it comes to early-stage investing, it’s not just about the numbers. Investors are betting on potential on whether a startup can build…

How to Find and Approach the Right Investors

How to Find and Approach the Right Investors Finding and approaching the right investors is just as important as building the product. You’re not just looking for money, you’re looking…

How to Build a Winning Pitch Deck

How to Build a Pitch Winning Deck A great pitch deck can make or break your fundraising journey. Whether you’re pitching to investors or potential partners, your deck needs to…

Bootstrapping vs external funding 

Bootstrapping vs external funding Bootstrapping vs external funding are two very different ways to build a startup and choosing the right path can shape everything from how fast you grow…

Fundraising stages

Fundraising Stages Fundraising is one of the most crucial stages of a startup’s journey. It provides the capital needed to grow, build the product, hire talent, and expand. The process…