Angel investors are great for early-stage funding with less bureaucracy. They’re usually more flexible and can offer valuable mentorship. VCs come in later and expect a higher return, so you better be ready for the pressure.
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 -
Remember last year Devin AI was hyped up as this all encompassing AI engineer. Tons of VCs invested in the company and one year later they’re barely mentioned. They’ve been overtaken by Cursor, Windsurf, Gemini and the lot now.
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Santhosh Gandhi
Venture Capital Focu... • 1y
Venture Studio vs Pre-Seed VCs
Venture Studios and Pre-Seed VCs have different approaches.
While Pre-Seed VCs invest in existing businesses with potential in a very early stage, Venture Studios creates new startups from scratch, providing operation
Startups Are the Slowest Way to Make Money
While startups sound exciting, they’re usually a slow way to make money. Many take years to break even, let alone make a profit.
Founders work long hours on their products and teams but often see little re
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
Some India-Based Venture Studios!
- NOW Venture Studio
- Ellenox
- Krystal Ventures Studio
- T9L Qube
- Prototyze
- Meraki Labs
- LiveInTech Venture Studio
- build3
Venture Studio vs Pre-Seed VCs
Venture Studios and Pre-Seed VCs have
Understanding Angel Investors: Pros, Cons, and What You Need to Know
Today, let’s dive into Angel Investors—a key funding option for early-stage startups. If you’re just starting out and need capital, here’s what you need to know.
What Are Angel In
Venture Capital (VC) is a vital funding source for high-growth startups, typically those too risky for traditional bank loans. VCs pool capital from Limited Partners (LPs) to invest in promising early-stage companies with significant scaling potentia
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Navneet Chaudhary
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ABC • 1y
I want to invest in PMS but didn't have 50 L rs. So I make a company and raise the 50 L from investors and invest those money into PMS for higher return. Later on with rising expertise and more investor money. Take direct control over the investment
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Abhishek Dwivedi
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Karyarth • 3h
Startups in 2025: What’s Really Driving Success?
Here’s what the latest reports are saying:
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Funding Boom: Record global investments in Q1 2025, but talent hiring still a big hurdle.
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Customer-First Wins: Startups prioritizing feedback gro