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Mridul Das

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Studies show that while high-growth startups attract investors, only about 1 in 10 venture-backed startups( India) achieve long-term success. Momentum alone isn't a moat—without profitability, strong unit economics, and adaptability, rapid growth often leads to rapid decline. What VCs doing wrong in India ?

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