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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

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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

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

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

📖 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

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

Why Metrics Matter More Than Ideas in VC Funding. 🚀✨️ Be good at your numbers. You’ve got a bold vision and a slick pitch deck. But the moment you step into a VC meeting, the conversation shifts from your idea to your numbers. Why? Because VCs d