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Day 3 of The Startup Mafia Series: The IIT & IIM Startup Pipeline – Why They Keep Winning The startup world loves the idea of the self-made founder—someone with nothing but an idea, grinding their way to success. But in India, there’s an open secre

How VCs really make their “bets” Found this flowchart interesting, a glimpse into how one seed-stage VC decides whether to invest. On the surface, it’s logical: founder quality, market size, product data. But honestly? It’s way more personal than

Here's a visual representation of the funding paradox in Indian startups: Image: A pie chart with a small slice (2.4%) labeled "Women-led startups" and an even smaller slice (1.3%) labeled "Black and Latinx founders". A separate section shows a dive

I analyzed 40 Indian founders from 30 popular Indian startups like Zepto, and here's what I found: 1) Most founders are between 30-40 years of age. 2) Most founders come from Delhi (5) and Maharashtra (8). 3) 95% of founders are male. 4) 87% o

How India's Startup Aid Compares to World Standards This readily shows that all around the globe, ⤷ 87% incubated startups survive for above 5 years against 44% predecessors (InBIA) ⤷ 2.3x faster on funding & an 18-month advantage on scale (HBR, MIT

Master the 3 M's: Manage, Maintain, Motivate for early-stage startup success. 1. Manage for Clarity & Impact Data: Google's study shows psychological safety & dependability are key. Micromanagement kills both. Insight: Foster agility with clear roles

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽? Pre-Funding Preparation Before approaching any investor, make sure you have: A clear business model A working prototype or MVP Market research & TAM (Total Addressab

🚨 Elite Tag in Indian VC Ecosystem: A Double-Edged Sword? 🇮🇳💸 In India’s startup scene, one trend stands out: VCs’ obsession with elite tags🏷️—IITs, IIMs, and pedigrees over potential. Investors often rush to fund even half-baked ideas💡 from “

From VC Intro to Term Sheet: 10 Surefire Steps! Master Your Story: Beyond numbers, paint a vivid vision. Know Their Lens: Research their fund's thesis, portfolio. Tailor your pitch for alignment. Prove Traction: Show compelling progress: revenue