Startup investing is glamourous, but not easy.
And this may be the best example to explain.
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Trell was once one of the hottest and fastest growing startups around in India.
And today, it's in really bad shape, hit by a dramatic loss of business
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Nawal
Down , Not Outย โขย 11m
Totally agree with you,
Investing in startups is enticing but risky, as seen with Trell's dramatic downfall. Timing exits is crucial, as illustrated by missed opportunities like the $250 million offer.
No scrutiny of Sequoia India.
Can someone tell me why there was no scrutiny of Sequoia India? One of the largest and the most prestigious funds exits one the most promising economies of the world due to poor management and below par due diligence. O
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Phanirockzzz
If nothing goes righ...ย โขย 1m
consumers spending is decreasing overtime and there are no clues around it for the past one year but nobody knows why. today an incident gives a hint regarding that.
Mokobora a luggage bag and backpack startup. There have been white labelling chine
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Chintan Udani
I'm a pro medialistย โขย 10m
Case study of Juul : A disruptive yet failed product
Juul was a vaping device initially launched for older people who wanted to get away from smoking cigarettes! Juul, introduced in 2015, promised a safer alternative to smoking with its sleek desi
Hey guys!!!! Have you heard about 'Nepal Investment Summit 2024?' In this summit biggest investors I.e Elon musk, Mark Zuckerberg, etc. where invited. But this summit became a entertainment room instead of investment talks.
So,basically in this inves
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Sairaj Kadam
Entrepreneur |Founde...ย โขย 3m
The Billion-Dollar Secret No One Talks About: Timing Over Talent
When Uber launched in 2009, it wasnโt the first ride-sharing app.
Apps like Sidecar and Taxi Magic already existed.
But they didnโt take off.
When Instagram came out in 2010, it wasnโ
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Havish Gupta
Figuring Outย โขย 11d
How Donald Valentine Started Sequoia Capital
>Donald was Born in 1932, in USA
>He Graduated from Fordham University
>Started his career in sales & marketing at Raytheon (military weapon manufacturer)
>Joined Fairchild Semiconductor as a sales exec
Transfer Rights Clauses in SHAs from an Investorโs Perspective!!
When investing in startups, a well-drafted Shareholders Agreement (SHA) isnโt just a formality, itโs the foundation that protects their financial interests and ensures strategic contro
As a founder, your startup is your baby. But what about when that Golden Exit opportunity appears? Drag-Along Rights in your Shareholder Agreement(SHA) are crucial for ensuring a smooth acquisition process.
What are Drag-Along Rights?
They empower
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AprameyaAIย โขย 8m
Koo's Fall: Twitter's Indian Challenger Bows Out
India's homegrown Twitter rival, Koo, is shutting down. Let's unpack its journey:
The Rise:
โ 9M+ monthly active users
โ $285.5M valuation
โ Multilingual appeal
The Fall:
1. Funding Drought
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Sweet short summary: Bain 2024 Indian VC insights.
โข India's VC scene in 2023 was a rollercoaster. Funding dropped from $25.7 billion to $9.6 billion year-over-year. Despite this, India held onto its spot as the second-biggest VC destination in Asia
