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Equity management

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Essential startup valuation Terms every founder should know

For founders preparing to raise capital, startup valuation is one of the most important parts of a funding conversation. It determines how much a...

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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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Exit readiness for Indian startups: Essential prep for Founders

Exit readiness is the process of preparing a startup's financial, legal, operational and ownership records so that it can evaluate and execute a...

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Priced rounds vs convertible instruments: A guide for Indian startups

Startup funding is not just about how much capital a company raises. It is also about when the company’s valuation is established, what investors...

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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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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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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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Dead equity in Indian startups: what it means and how founders can manage it

A co-founder leaves the business after eight months. The other founders continue building, hiring and raising capital. Three years later, the startup...

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