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This is big news for fintech . SmallcaseHQ, the Bengaluru-based startup founded by Vasanth Kamath, Anugrah Shrivastava, and Rohan Gupta in 2015, has raised $50M in Series D led by Elev8 Venture Partners! Their valuation is not disclosed but they val

Ever wondered why investors fight on valuation of a company? Lets look at the formula below: % given to investor = (Total amount you want to raise/Total valudation of the company) *100 So lower the valuation, higher % you have to give to the invest

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 →

PW India's Most Valuable Edtech Startup! • PW (PhysicsWallah) has raised a pre-IPO $25 million round led by existing investors like WestBridge Capital at a valuation of $3.7 billion. • In September 2024, PW raised a $210 million Series B round led

BYJU's: India's Ed-Tech Leader with a Twist BYJU'S, a household name in India, is the country's leading ed-tech company. Founded in 2011, it offers personalized online learning programs for K-12 students and competitive exam prep for aspirants of II

From ₹7,000 Cr to ₹1,407 Cr—Ecom Express’s fall is a startup cautionary tale. Once hailed as an IPO-bound logistics unicorn, it’s now sold in a distress deal to Delhivery, with an 80% value erosion in just a year. Why? Overdependence on Meesho (40–

Current Economic Headwinds for VC Funders The VC landscape in mid-2025 is grappling with significant economic shifts. After a boom, VC funders face a more disciplined environment due to higher interest rates, persistent inflation, and a recalibration

📍 Day 1 – Startup World Surprise: The Unicorn Illusion When we hear the word "unicorn startup", we instantly think of success — billion-dollar valuation, flashy media coverage, and a seemingly unstoppable growth story. But here's a surprising truth

The best investment you'll ever make? It’s not a stock, not a startup—it’s you. Entrepreneurial skills are the ultimate ROI multiplier. Here's why: Venture capital funds with a higher share of serial entrepreneurs experience a 7.3% increase in

What should your goals be as startup founder in following conditions ⁉️👀 Condition 1️⃣: You want to make money in less time from your startup You should scale it as much as possible. Majorly scaling and taking losses ( not too much obviously). So