Why so much emphasis on TAM?
This is why..
TAM's Importance for Founders:
1. Market assessment baseline
2. Investor communication tool
3. Business planning guide
4. Strategic thinking catalyst
5. Growth opportunity identifier
6. Adaptability promo
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Pankaj Joshi
Doing something • 11m
Theoritically ye sab thik lagta lekin VCs ask for TAM.
VC : What is your TAM.
Founder : 2 million. And growing.
VC : Ohh its too small. Come back later when TAM is high.
VCs acts like cannibal.
VCs are backbone of startups. How much do you know them?
Here are my few insights:
1. VCs invest funds raised from Limited Partners, and accountable to generate them returns in 10 years
2. VCs earn 2% management fee annually from the fund, perform
When A VC firm is investing capital in your startup, how much money do they expect in return?
I was having a talk with a very senior VC recently, I asked him the same question. He gave me the following data:
Pre-seed/seed - 100x returns
Series A -
Hi everyone,
I have a potentially disruptive fintech app idea but lack a co-founder, funding, or implementation yet.
Seeking advice on:
Alternative funding: Grants, incubators, etc. for early stages. Strengthening my approach: Building a prototype
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Nikhil Raj Singh
Serial Entrepreneur ... • 2m
📢 14 Page of Market Sizing Guide – Must-Know for Startups! 🚀
And Dm for the Pdf📝
Here is the Summary 🚀
If you're building a startup, understanding market size is non-negotiable. Investors want to see the potential, and you need to show them t
🚨 The magic number: ₹800 Cr
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VCs invest in businesses that can be big enough to return their entire fund.
To get VCs interested, your startup must at least have the potential to reach ₹800 Cr+ in annual revenue or ₹8,000 Cr+ in market cap (assumi
Founders! Stop saying these things in VC meetings.
Most founders waste their time in VC pitches—even VCs don't want to hear half the stuff they say.
So here are a few things I always suggest not saying in a pitch. by Sahil S(the venture crew)
1.
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The next billionaire
Unfiltered and real ... • 3m
Shit VC list India (avoid at any cost)
Whats your credibility, who are you to judge these VCs you might ask?
About us - we’ve interacted with almost every big Tier 1,2,3 VC in India, received multiple term sheets, and are friends with some Unicorn
Ek waqt tha jab meri life bilkul confused thi. Har din naya stress, nayi tension. Kaam ka pressure, personal life mein clarity nahi, aur dimaag mein itne thoughts ki kuch samajh nahi aa raha tha. Aisa lagta tha ki main apni hi life mein lost ho gaya
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SamCtrlPlusAltMan
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OpenAI • 19d
What Seed VCs Really Think (But Don’t Say Out Loud)
Ever pitched a VC and heard this?
“It’s early for us.”
“Great team, but we’re gonna pass for now.”
“Keep us updated.”
Translation: ❌ You didn’t pass their internal decision tree.
Here’s a quick
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India • 26d
Why Metrics Matter More Than Ideas in VC Funding. 🚀✨️
Be good at your numbers.
You’ve got a bold vision and a slick pitch deck. But the moment you step into a VC meeting, the conversation shifts from your idea to your numbers. Why? Because VCs d