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Do you agree **Two types of startups dominate India today:** 1. **Profit-focused startups** – They grow steadily, solve real problems, and build sustainable models. 2. **Valuation-focused startups** – They chase funding, burn cash on discounts, an

“I thought I had it all figured out—until I didn’t.” That’s what one of our founders said just weeks before joining the Excess Edge Founders’ Support Program. Like many early-stage entrepreneurs, they had a solid idea, a decent pitch deck, and sheer

Brocode became one of India's hottest beer brands. But here's the crazy part. They don't even sell beer. Brocode sells wine disguised as beer and the reason why they do it is pure evil genius. Everyone orders Brocode thinking it's beer. That's ex

Is it kala-jaadu… or just ruthless clarity? How are some founders building profitable companies in silence — without flashy LinkedIn posts, media praise, or billion-dollar burns — while some VC-funded giants are still chasing PMF after raising hundr

VISA isn't a credit card company. They're the world's most profitable middleman: No credit risk No bank ownership Just a 2.5% toll on $15.5T in yearly spending Here's their perfect business : 1. Let these numbers melt your brain: 14T+ processed

You've crossed the revenue threshold. Congratulations! Now, the real strategic work begins: future-proofing that revenue and building an empire. The journey from a revenue-positive startup to a market leader is fraught with challenges – operational s

Your Deck Isn't Just for Funding Anymore. They're your strategic blueprint, your operational guide, and your silent pitch to future partners, talent, and investors. Is your current plan truly reflecting your value, identifying your bottlenecks, and

Unsexy Businesses give Insane Investor Returns Everyone chases the gold rush—very few build the shovels. We glorify unicorn consumer brands, but the biggest, most consistent returns often come from the backend enablers—the invisible infrastructure po

1. Delhi-based battery-swapping startup Battery Smart is set to raise around INR 376.3 crore (approximately $45 million) in a Series B funding round. 2. Matel, an e-mobility startup, raised $4 million in a Series A funding round. 3. InstaAstro, a s