zepto is the biggest company to come out of YC in the last 5 years!
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"Zepto may have hype, but Razorpay ($7.5B), Groww ($3B), and Meesho ($3.5B) have much more sustainable models. Fintech and e-commerce scale without needing constant cash burn. If quick commerce doesnโt work, Zeptoโs valuation could crash.
Some of the most successful Y Combinator-backed startups from India include:
โข Razorpay: A fintech company valued at $7.5 billion, offering payment solutions for businesses4.
โข. Meesho: A social commerce platform that simplifies online selling for
Indian startups are Reverse Flipping.
Many startups incorporate in countries like Singapore, Mauritius, the US (primarily for SaaS), or the Cayman Islands for several reasons:
- Ease of doing business
- Tax incentives
- Better funding opportunities
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1. AI Everywhere:
Indian startups are leveraging AI like there's no tomorrow , they are just integrating AI in every step even when there's no proper use. It's a Buzz like " Dot-com Bubble" - Va
Unsexy Businesses give Insane Investor Returns
Everyone chases the gold rushโvery few build the shovels.
We glorify unicorn consumer brands, but the biggest, most consistent returns often come from the backend enablersโthe invisible infrastructure po
Top News of the Week
1. Funding:
- On a weekly basis, startup funding surged by 2.7X to $375.52 million as compared to around $136.93 million raised during the previous week.
- During the week, 32 Indian startups collectively secured approximately
