Zerodha cofounder Nikhil Kamath-led WTFund has selected nine startups for its second cohort. The grant fund will look to support the growth of innovative startups coming forth from various parts of the country.
In a statement, the fund said that th
See More
Anonymous 1
Hey I am on Medial • 2m
“No-strings-attached” grants? That’s rare in India. Most funding comes with equity dilution or insane terms. Great Stuff these guys are doing
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:
𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
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
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
See More
4 replies15 likes
Priyank
•
Money • 17d
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
See More
1 replies21 likes
Nirbhay Rana
Born to be entrepren... • 7d
Kickstarting your startup on a tight budget?
We understand how tough it is to launch with limited funds—especially when it comes to building a clean, attractive, and fully functional website. That’s where we come in.
We specialize in building high-q
See More
0 replies2 likes
TheLuhas
Never take anyone as... • 8m
### **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
See More
0 replies2 likes
Vikas Acharya
Building WelBe| Entr... • 2m
Zerodha cofounder Nikhil Kamath-led WTFund has selected nine startups for its second cohort. The grant fund will look to support the growth of innovative startups coming forth from various parts of the country.
In a statement, the fund said that th
🚀 EBITDA Explained in Simple Terms! 🚀
Ever wondered how much money a business actually makes before all those sneaky expenses like taxes, interest & depreciation? That’s where EBITDA comes in!
🔹 It shows how profitable a company really is!
🔹 Su