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
Entrepreneur | Build... • 1y
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... • 3m
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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Pika
....... • 15d
Byju’s was India’s most valuable edtech giant — now it’s valued at ZERO. How did it fall from a $22B star to a cautionary tale?"
Byju’s rapid rise was fueled by aggressive expansion, celebrity endorsements, and massive investments. But cracks began
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
BeReal, once hailed as the "anti-Instagram" and rapidly gaining popularity with over 80 million downloads, has experienced a dramatic decline, with search interest plummeting by 94% and a sale to Voodoo for €500 million in 2024 after failing to gener
In this insightful video, "The Startup Game: Past, Present, Future!", we explore the dramatic evolution of the startup landscape over the last three years. From a time of abundant funding and soaring valuations to a new era focused on profitability a
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Achhyat
Aim oriented • 1y
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 • 5m
The Billion-Dollar Secret No One Talks About: Timing Over Talent
When Uber launched in 2009, it wasn’t the first ride-sharing app.
Apps like Sidecar and Taxi Magic already existed.
But they didn’t take off.
When Instagram came out in 2010, it wasn’
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Havish Gupta
Figuring Out • 2m
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 Investor’s Perspective!!
When investing in startups, a well-drafted Shareholders Agreement (SHA) isn’t just a formality, it’s the foundation that protects their financial interests and ensures strategic contro
