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 doesn’t work, Zepto’s valuation could crash.
Some of the most successful Y Combinator-backed startups from India include:
• Razorpay: A fintech company valued at $7.5 billion, offering payment solutions for businesses4.
•. 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 rush—very few build the shovels.
We glorify unicorn consumer brands, but the biggest, most consistent returns often come from the backend enablers—the invisible infrastructure po
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India’s startup ecosystem continues to thrive, now standing as the third-largest in the world, just behind the US and China.
With over 110 unicorns and dozens of soonicorns (startups va
1. Fundings:
- During the week, 23 Indian startups raised a total of approximately $152.49 million, including 5 growth-stage and 17 early-stage deals, while a startup kept its funding details undisclosed.
- In comparison, the previous week saw 25
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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