Abhishek Ray

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Avoiding the pitfalls of overvaluation in Indian startups

A high startup valuation can feel like a major win. It signals investor confidence, creates positive headlines and gives founders the impression that their business is moving in the right direction.

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The hidden costs of startup funding: Dilution and investor rights

Raising venture capital is often seen as a major milestone for a startup. It brings in money to hire talent, build products, enter new markets and...

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Understanding Indian VCs: How to align your startup with their mandate

Not every startup with a promising product, impressive growth numbers or a big market will attract venture capital. Sometimes, a business can have...

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Key steps for founders when incorporating a startup in India

Starting a business is exciting. There is a product to build, customers to find, a team to hire and, hopefully, a funding round to prepare for. But...

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Nominee vs beneficial ownership in India: who legally owns the shares?

Nominee ownership and beneficial ownership describe different aspects of shareholding. In India, a person whose name appears in a company's register...

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Phantom shares vs ESOPs in India: how the two approaches differ

Phantom shares and employee stock options (ESOPs) are incentive arrangements that can help Indian startups reward employees for contributing to...

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Micro funding rounds: Strategic small raises for startups in India

A micro funding round is a relatively small capital raise designed to fund a specific stage of a startup's development. Although there is no...

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Understanding key aspects of shareholder agreements for Founders

A shareholder agreement is a contract that sets out the rights and obligations of a company's shareholders and may establish rules for governance,...

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Startup term sheets in India: the key terms founders should understand

A startup term sheet is a document that outlines the principal commercial and legal terms proposed for an investment. In India, a term sheet...

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Essential considerations for startup exit planning in India

Startup exit planning is the process of preparing a business, its shareholders and its leadership for a potential ownership transition, such as an...

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