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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

Peak XV's decade long Porter wager turns into a 11x exit. Last week → Porter raised $200 M in Series F. - Peak XV fully exited. Initially invested in a Series A in 2005, with follow-ons in Series B and C. i). As per reports, Porter held an

Newly-minted Indian millionaire reveals how his life changed after selling startup for $200M Wingify founder Paras Chopra, now a millionaire, humorously notes minor lifestyle changes post-acquisition. Bengaluru-based Paras Chopra has sold a majorit

Top News of the Week: 1. Funding: - On a weekly basis, startup funding jumped 234.27% to $449.33 million as compared to around $134.42 million raised during the previous week. - 39 Indian startups raised around $449.33 million in funding. These de

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🎯 200 Most Consumed Financial Terms In Business And Startup World 🌍 Part ( 5 ) 801. Sustainable Competitive Advantage 802. Price Target 803. Consensus Estimate 804. Closed-End Fund 805. Open-End Fund 806. Private Placement 807. Book

Why Taking Calculated Risks is Essential for Startup Success Risk is the shadow every startup founder faces. It’s daunting, yet it fuels the thrill—and the potential rewards—of entrepreneurship. The trick isn’t avoiding risk; it’s mastering calculat

Otipy Shutdown: Key Failures & Lessons Agritech startup Otipy (backed by WestBridge Capital) was shut down on a whim on May 17, 2025, saying goodbye to more than 300 employees and leaving behind almost ₹50Cr of unpaid salaries and vendor dues. Here'

Top News of the Day: 1. Paramount Global engaged in months-long discussions with Warner Bros. Discovery regarding a potential merger, but ultimately abandoned the idea due to the lack of a concrete offer. 2. Venture capital firm Mounttech Growth F

Top News of the Day: 1. Apple may unveil long-anticipated overhaul of iPhone SE as early as next week 2. Amazon, echoing Microsoft, says it can’t keep up with AI demand 3. Jesse Eisenberg, who portrayed Mark Zuckerberg in "The Social Network," ref