It was great speaking at the Brand Capital, India (part of Benett Coleman & Co Limited (Times Goup)) town hall yesterday morning. ๐
I spoke about the growing Direct to Consumer (D2C) ecosystem in India, and teams from all over India joined. My top
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Hey I am on Medialย โขย 5m
The focus on burn rate (Point 6) is such a refreshing change. Itโs about time startups prioritized profitability over vanity metrics
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๐ฅ10 Most Important metrics that are asked by investors.
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7. Customer Lifetime Value (LTV)
8. Churn Rate
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Pre-Seed: Validate your idea! Focus on Problem-Solution Fit (qualitative user interviews, early sign-ups).
Seed: Prove initial traction. Track Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), Conversion Rates, and
๐จ Critical Startup Metrics VCs look for
โจ When securing venture capital, 4 key metrics are essential at EVERY stage of a startup's growth:
โข Revenue
โข Net Burn Rate
โข Full-time Employee Headcount
โข Gross Margin
โจ Cash is king in early stages but
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Why Metrics Matter More Than Ideas in VC Funding. ๐โจ๏ธ
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๐ Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC): How much does it cost you to gain a customer?
๐ Lifetime Value (LTV): The total worth of a customer over their entire relationship with your business.
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