Tag: fund raising
Indian startups need a wake-up call: Narendra Gupta
Lack of focus on long-term benefits among founders and funders is hampering the growth of a healthy ecosystem.
Reasons budding entrepreneurs should stop looking for venture capital
Here are seven reasons for budding entrepreneurs to give up the hunt for venture capital and angel investors.
How funding works – Splitting the equity pie with investors
The basic idea behind equity is the splitting of a pie. When you start something, your pie is really small. You have a 100% of a really small, bite-size pie. When you take outside investment and your company grows, your pie becomes bigger.
Fundraising 101: Checklist for Entrepreneurs
When raising funds for your entrepreneurial ventures, just follow this easy checklist to ensure you never forget the important steps again.
Meeting with Investors – Before, During and After
Meeting with investors is important and shouldn’t be taken lightly. However, if you prep right and show your passion for what you do, the rest can be worked on later.
Investments in Indian start-ups decline 24%
Investors infused some $1.15 billion into Indian start-ups in the first three months of this year, down almost a quarter on a sequential basis.
Forget unicorns – Investors are looking for ‘cockroach’ startups now
2015 was the year of the "unicorn" - private technology-driven startups that reached a valuation of $1 billion or more.
But tech and startup investment is going to be defined by a very different beast in 2016 - the cockroach.
How to raise money for your startup?
Raising money is simple but not easy. This guide illustrates one way how to raise money for a startup, especially for first-time entrepreneurs.