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Exit From OYO : OYO's early investors, like Lightspeed, are selling shares at a $3.9B valuation. This is higher than the $1.5B from August 2024 but below the $9B peak in 2021. They're negotiating with family offices, eyeing an IPO. Follow For

🚀 Business Growth or Just Valuation? Many startups chase high valuations but forget the core of business—profitability, sustainability, and real customer value. 🔴 Reality Check: ❌ Valuation without solid revenue ❌ Scaling too fast, weak foundatio

WeWork's Rise and Fall 2010: Adam Neumann co-founds WeWork Concept: Trendy coworking spaces 2014-2018: Rapid expansion • Raises billions in funding • Valuation hits $47 billion • Opens locations globally 2019: IPO attempt reveals issues • Massive

90% of startup founders overestimate their valuation. The other 10%? They raise smart, retain more equity, and stay investor-ready at every stage. Valuation isn’t just about numbers — it’s about narrative, traction, and timing. It reflects how well

Case Study: Paytm – India's Payments Pioneer Founded in 2010, Paytm revolutionized India's digital payments landscape. Stats: Users: 330M+ active Merchants: 21M+ partners Business Model: Payments, financial services, e-commerce. Revenue: FY18: $

OYO Gears Up for IPO (Again) Third time’s the charm? OYO is officially back in IPO mode with bigger ambitions and better numbers. 🧾 Here’s the lowdown: • Filing its DRHP between Aug–Sept 2025 • Targeting a $6B–$7B valuation • Expected IPO window:

1K Kirana, a kirana tech startup, is facing potential bankruptcy and a distress sale after significant operational struggles. Founded in 2018, it expanded rapidly during the pandemic but has since downsized drastically, reducing its workforce from ov

As a startup enthusiast, you must be aware of popular terms such as 'Unicorn,' 'Soonicorn,' and 'Decacorn.' However, Are you aware of the term '𝐙𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧'? 🤔 - The term ‘zombiecorn’ means a startup with a valuation of over $1 Bn that str

𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘇'𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬: Ritesh Agarwal is the founder and CEO of OYO Rooms, one of the world’s largest hospitality chains. Born in 1993 in Bissam Cuttack, Odisha, he developed an

A Brief Timeline: Ritesh Agarwal Picture Ritesh Agarwal, born in 1993 in Odisha, India. At just 13, he's already hustling, selling SIM cards and making his first entrepreneurial strides. By 16, he's earned enough to buy his first computer for ₹50,00