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How to choose the right investors for your Indian startup

Choosing an investor is one of the most consequential decisions an Indian startup founder makes. The investment can provide capital to hire employees, develop products and enter new markets. But it can also introduce new expectations around growth,...

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Structuring secondary share sales in India: Key insights and steps

A startup can raise capital without issuing new shares. It can also enable an existing shareholder to sell some or all of their holdings without the...

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Understanding funding rejections: 7 red Flags for Indian startups

A rejected funding round does not always mean a startup is a bad business. An investor may decline because the company is too early, the market does...

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Choosing the right investor: Angels, VCs, or family offices in India

Raising capital is not just about finding someone willing to write a cheque. The investor you bring on board can influence how quickly your business...

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Secondary share sales in India: how employees can potentially unlock startup equity

When a startup raises money, the funds usually go to the company in exchange for newly issued shares. This is a primary transaction.

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Employee equity vs salary in India

When a startup offers a job, the conversation usually starts with salary. But as companies compete for talent, especially in the early stages,...

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The ownership effect: How employee equity shapes business mindsets

What changes when employees have a stake in the business they help build?

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Employee ownership in India: ESOPs, SARs, phantom stock and other options explained

A startup may not be able to compete with a large company on salary. But it can offer something different: a chance to participate in the value...

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Growth shares in India: using equity when a startup has already gained value

Giving employees equity is relatively straightforward when a startup is just getting started. The company may have limited revenue, an early product...

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Share classes in India: how they affect ownership, control and fundraising

Two founders can own the same percentage of a company and still have very different rights. An investor can hold a relatively small stake but...

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