Founders: Protect your equity.
VCs have a playbook for valuation that most founders don’t see.
Here's a side-by-side look at how they calculate deals differently from you:
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Founder: $3M pre-money → $4M po
Pre-Money vs Post-Money | Why It Matters
These two terms confuse a lot of first-time founders, but understanding them can save your equity.
Here’s the difference (in plain terms):
Pre-Money Valuation
→ What your startup is worth before new money c
Is it better to bootstrap or seek VC funding for your startup?
The endless debate: Bootstrap vs. VC funding.
- Bootstrapping builds resilience and deep customer focus. You prioritize solving real problems over chasing valuations.
- VC funding can
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🧵 Post 5️⃣ : Terms Every Founder Must Know. There are alot of terms so we will divide the post, this will contain 5 terms and upcoming next 3 post will contain 5 terms each. It does not mean there are only
Cap Table 101 - Here is how to keep it healthy
A lot of founders mess up their cap table in early days. Here are 3 quick rules:
1. Founders should own ~80–85% post pre-seed
Too low, and VCs will worry you’re already over-diluted.
2. Avoid giving b
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Deepika Rallapalli
Business Analyst & D... • 26d
Have you ever calculated the Minshare of your brand?
Mind share refers to the degree of awareness, recall, and preference your brand holds in the minds of your target audience.
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SAFEs in India: What Founders get Wrong
The basics:
You raise money now, equity comes later - typically at your next priced round.
✅ Simple.
⚠️ But not always compliant in India.
Here’s what most founders miss:
a. US-style SAFEs aren’t enforceable
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TheLuhas
Never take anyone as... • 10m
### **How a Young Startup Can Get Funded**
1. **Bootstrapping:** Start with your own savings and focus on lean operations to grow without external funding.
2. **Friends and Family:** Seek small investments from those who believe in your vision. Kee
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Nirbhay Rana
Born to be entrepren... • 1m
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