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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

I know, each of us Hate HR teams. Haha. But I Love Human Resources. I can tell Our Talent and time are exploited sometimes. So why I started raploid. I want you guys to leave a feedback and suggestions. Raploid is a HR Tech cum SaaS Platform. Value

What If Bootstrapping Is the New Fundraising? Here’s a contrarian thought: in 2025, bootstrapping isn’t the opposite of VC funding—it’s becoming a new kind of pitch. Startups with solid revenues, loyal customers, and zero external capital are now m

Below attached is, Famous Founders and their Ownership during their respective IPOs v/s VC Ownerships: Investors have standards in mind when it comes to what your cap table should look like. The founders should collectively own more than 50% of the

What do Pre-Seed VCs actually Look for in India Every founder wants to raise an initial round. But very few know it’s not just about the pitch. It’s about these 4 things: a. Founder-Market Fit 🙋‍♂️ Do you have the insight, obsession, and context t

Why should a startup opt for a Private Limited Company only? 1. Easy Fundraising from Investors Investors & VCs prefer Pvt Ltd because they can get equity (shares) in exchange for investment. Proprietorships and LLPs cannot issue shares, making fun

📖 DAILY BOOK SUMMARIES 📖 🚀 20 Lessons From 👉 🔥 The Entrepreneurial Bible to VC 🔥 ✨ Andrew Romans ✨ 1. Understanding Venture Capital • Learn how VCs operate, their goals, and funding structures.l • Types of investors: angels, seed fund

Why I am getting the sense that Indian based Accelerator /VCs are skeptical to idea and seed funding ,They are more comfortable towards startup who are already in traction and have generated revenue. What I understand is VC and accelerator or incuba

Are you a revenue-generating startup founder ready for the next level? We’re scouting exceptional early-stage startups with real traction to connect with top-tier VCs, growth partners, and strategic resources. If your startup is earning revenue, gr

Imagine you're 20, just started your first startup. You have no funds. But you’ve got big vision.🚀 You can’t pay a fancy salary. So what do you do? 💡 You offer Equity or ESOPs 2%, 5%, maybe even 10% to early team members, designers, techies, m