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Cap Table 101 - Here is how to keep it healthy A lot of founders mess up their cap table in early days. Here are 3 quick rules: 1. Founders should own ~80–85% post pre-seed Too low, and VCs will worry you’re already over-diluted. 2. Avoid giving b

A startup is seeking a Seed investment. The startup is valued at $5 million pre-money and is looking to raise $650,000 in this round. After this round, the startup plans to raise an additional $2.5 million in a series A round at a post-money valuatio

Pre-Money vs Post-Money | Why It Matters These two terms confuse a lot of first-time founders, but understanding them can save your equity. Here’s the difference (in plain terms): Pre-Money Valuation → What your startup is worth before new money c

Founders: Protect your equity. VCs have a playbook for valuation that most founders don’t see. Here's a side-by-side look at how they calculate deals differently from you: 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Founder: $3M pre-money → $4M po

SAFEs in India: What Founders get Wrong The basics: You raise money now, equity comes later - typically at your next priced round. ✅ Simple. ⚠️ But not always compliant in India. Here’s what most founders miss: a. US-style SAFEs aren’t enforceable

Venture Capital (VC) term sheets often include clauses that can have significant implications for founders and the future of their startups. Below are some critical clauses that founders should carefully evaluate: 1. Valuation and Equity Pre-Money

Volt Money Partners PhonePe To Offer Loans Against MFs - Partnership Announcement: Volt Money has partnered with PhonePe to offer loans against mutual funds through the PhonePe app, with loan sizes ranging from INR 25,000 to INR 5 Cr. - Integration

The Entrepreneur’s Funding Journey (aka "The Hunger Games: VC Edition") 1. Idea stage: “This is going to revolutionize the world.” 2. Prototype stage: “It almost works. On Tuesdays. If you pray.” 3. Pitch stage: “We’re pre-product, pre-revenue,

Valuation vs Dilution - They’re Not the Same Thing Here’s the truth: Valuation is just a number. Dilution is the actual cost. If your valuation is ₹10Cr and you raise ₹2Cr → you’re giving up 20% But if your valuation is ₹6Cr and you raise ₹1.5Cr →

What to Include in a Data Room for Investors: Essential Guide for Startups : Building an Investor Data Room: When to Share What with Investors Never share all company data upfront - even if investors request immediate data room access. Instead, fol