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As a founder, your startup is your baby. But what about when that Golden Exit opportunity appears? Drag-Along Rights in your Shareholder Agreement(SHA) are crucial for ensuring a smooth acquisition process. What are Drag-Along Rights? They empower

“14 exits. ₹100 Cr returns. A 36% IRR. Not bad for a so-called ‘slow’ market.” Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) just pulled off something incredible—14 successful exits, generating ₹100 crore for its investors. In a market where everyone’s talking ab

Transfer Rights Clauses in SHAs from an Investor’s Perspective!! When investing in startups, a well-drafted Shareholders Agreement (SHA) isn’t just a formality, it’s the foundation that protects their financial interests and ensures strategic contro

The Falsehood of Distributions of Founders at Distress Exits: A Lesson for BluSmart Worth ₹850Cr Let's dispel one myth: "Founders make money in acquisitions. Reality Check of BluSmart Raised: ~₹1,300Cr | Last Val: ₹2,700Cr | Exit Val: ~₹850Cr Outs

Tag Along v/s Drag Along Rights When drafting agreements, Tag Along and Drag Along Rights are essential clauses that shape how investors and founders navigate ownership changes. Let's break down the impact from both perspectives: For Investors: 1.

Understanding the Lock-in Period The lock-in period is a key feature in investment agreements, especially in private equity and venture capital deals. It’s a designated timeframe during which shareholders, typically founders or early investors, are

ROFR vs ROFO When structuring investment agreements, the Right of First Refusal (ROFR) and the Right of First Offer (ROFO) are two important clauses that can shape ownership transfers. Let’s explore how these rights work and their implications for b

🚀 Picture this: You're about to launch your dream business. You've got passion, a killer idea, and a vision that keeps you up at night. But there's this mysterious world of financial terms that feels like a complex puzzle. Today, we're unraveling on

My 7-Point Checklist Before Adding Any Lead to the Pipeline Before a lead makes it into my pipeline, it has to pass this 7-point checklist 👇 This is how I ensure quality, compliance, and actual pipeline-readiness—not just vanity metrics. 🎯 The Ch

The VC Playbook Is Getting Rewritten, So Here's What's Next The biggest names in Silicon Valley—Lightspeed Ventures, a16z, Sequoia, and Thrive—are no longer mere veil of ventures. They are morphing into tech-powered private equity titans with seism