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No Investors. No Burn. Just Purpose. We know investors won’t fund us — and that’s okay. Why? Because we’re not trying to become a unicorn by burning cash. At Delfo, we're not building for hype. We're building for underrated local restaurants and ha

Unique Startup Stories (6/20) Get Milk and Groceries before 7am! Meet doodhwala It was started in 2015 by Akash Agarwal in Bangalore. It was a milk subscription company which later also scaled to delivering groceries. They had raised $2.5 million wi

India’s IPO market is witnessing a surge as several high-profile startups are filing to go public, aiming to tap into strong investor sentiment. This wave includes companies across sectors like fintech, e-commerce, EVs, SaaS, and D2C brands, many ba

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻 A significant shift is underway in the Indian startup ecosystem. The era of unthinkingly chasing valuations through unchecked cash burn is coming to an end. Early stage entrepreneurs are rewriting the rules, prioritis

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝟭 If you’re building for India in 2025… There’s one thing you must understand. 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝟏 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝟐 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧�

The most irrational belief Indian founders have, but still end up winning big: "We’ll figure out monetization later” Sounds crazy. But it’s worked more than once Here’s how 👇 • Founders chase users like their life depends on it • They burn cash

If you're a first-time founder looking for a roadmap, "Startup Equation" is a must-read. It provides the knowledge and tools you need to navigate the challenges and build a thriving business. The book is well-written and easy to understand, even for

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗔𝗜. In just 90 days, they went from zero to $𝟏𝟕𝐌 𝐀𝐑𝐑. With only 15 team members. No crazy ad budget. No hype from Silicon Valley. Here’s the wild part: They’re not from San Fr

I've studied the Indus Valley Report published by Blume Ventures this year. Here are some key points I’ve noticed: 1. India’s Consumption Story is Uneven The top 10% contribute 66% of India’s economy, while the middle class struggles to grow. The lo

Day 2 of The Indian Startup War Stories: Zomato vs. Swiggy – The Food Delivery Bloodbath This wasn’t just a fight for orders. It was a war for who controls how India eats. Two giants, Zomato and Swiggy, turned food delivery into an addiction. But b