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India’s startup pitch: ‘We are solving for Bharat!’ VCs: ‘Great! But will this scale in Silicon Valley?’ Why do we hustle for global approval when our real market is right here? Are we chasing dollars or missing sense? 🤔 Let’s unpack this paradox

INDIAN VCs: FUELING THE FIRE OF FRAUD They’re not funding innovation. They’re funding bullshit — because they can’t tell the difference. They fund noise. Buzzwords over substance. Decks over products. PR over users. They chase founders who pitch,

🧾 70% of freelancers in India don’t get paid on time CashFlo raised ₹22 Cr to offer invoice insurance for freelancers What's broken? ❌ Late client payments ❌ No formal contracts ❌ Zero financial cushioning What CashFlo is building: 🧾 Invoice pro

What do VCs really talk about after your pitch Most founders imagine VCs spend hours debating the product. Reality: here’s what actually gets discussed in partner meetings - a. Is this team “fundable”? Do we trust them with capital? b. How big is

Got a great product, team, and traction but VCs are still passing?here are 6 common reasons: * Market Size Too Small: Your concept's proven, but is the total addressable market large enough for VC-level returns (10x+)? VCs seek massive scale, not ju

🚫 Why VCs Reject Your Pitch — Even If It’s a Solid One 💡 You're not alone if your startup pitch got rejected by a VC. But here's the hidden truth most won’t tell you: VCs have limited capital from their LPs (Limited Partners) & they’re under pre

Marc Andreessen on what VCs look for in startups. Venture capital is all about finding startups that stand out. Of the 4,000 startups looking for funding each year, only 200 get backed by top VCs, and just 15 grow to $100M+ in revenue. These 15

What’s priced at $8 in India becomes $1,450 when rebranded by a luxury label. But what’s missing? Credit. Kolhapuri chappals — handcrafted by skilled artisans in Maharashtra — aren’t just footwear. They’re part of India’s cultural fabric. Durable, b

Why India's Real Unicorns Don’t Chase Fame, They Build Fixes Everyone's chasing valuations. But India's smartest startups? They chase problems. Let me explain: In 2025, we’re seeing a quiet trend. Startups aren’t selling “cool”. They’re selling

Before You Pitch Your Startup to Anyone, Ask These 2 Questions Most founders don’t raise money because their startup is bad. They fail because they’re pitching to the wrong kind of investor. Here’s what I mean. There are different kinds of investo