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Equity Planning

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Understanding startup exit valuation in India

A startup has raised funding, built its product, grown its customer base and reached a point where an acquisition, merger or public listing may be on...

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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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Impact of roll-up structures on ownership and fundraising in India

A roll-up is a business strategy in which a company acquires or combines multiple businesses, often within the same or related industries, to create...

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Why the story behind the numbers matters in Indian startup fundraising

Startup fundraising is not just about presenting revenue growth, market size and financial projections. Investors also need to understand what drives...

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Startup exit strategies in India: Key routes for Founders

A startup exit is a transaction or event that allows founders, investors or employees to realise value from their ownership, or brings the business...

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Phantom shares in India: how cash-settled equity alternatives work

Phantom shares are a form of contractual incentive that gives employees a financial benefit linked to the value of a company's shares without...

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Share options in India: how they work and why startups use them

Share options give an individual the right to acquire shares in a company at a specified price, subject to the terms of the option plan. Indian...

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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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Why exit readiness matters for Indian startups long before an exit

An exit may feel distant when an Indian startup is focused on product development, hiring and its next funding round. Yet exit readiness matters long...

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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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