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Navigating the 2025 Fundraising Landscape Breaks down how early-stage founders should approach raising money in 2025 — with real strategies, pitfalls to avoid, and investor psychology. Link: https://www.rightsidecapital.com/blog/navigating-the-202

STARTUP INDIA, or SHUTDOWN INDIA? Layoffs are rising. Kiosks are shutting. Founders are burning out. But wait — wasn’t the valuation ₹300 Cr? It’s time we face the truth: Fundraising ≠ Success. Revenue = Success. Press ≠ Validation. Retention = Va

The Cricket Match of Entrepreneurship I watched two founders pitch yesterday. The first spoke rapidly, showcasing flashy metrics and bold promises. "We'll be profitable in three months!" The audience was captivated—a perfect T20 performance. The se

Unlock the secrets to effective VC fundraising with our latest video, "Mastering VC Fundraising: A Smarter Strategy!" Dive into a two-round funding approach that empowers startup founders to secure the capital they need while optimizing equity and gr

"The process of raising dopamine in the brain by telling people your goals, plans, and how you want to change but never actually doing anything about it." Explanation: Mental stimulation without action: It refers to getting pleasure or satisfacti

SAFEs in India: What Founders get Wrong The basics: You raise money now, equity comes later - typically at your next priced round. ✅ Simple. ⚠️ But not always compliant in India. Here’s what most founders miss: a. US-style SAFEs aren’t enforceable

WAIT !!! Today we gonna talk about myth & Realities of Fund raising - Myths vs. Realities: • Myth: Fundraising is about fancy pitches Reality: It's a grind of one-on-one meetings and casual conversations • Myth: You need to raise money before

Just finished RajShamani's powerful podcast featuring RajeevTaldeja breaking down entrepreneurship myths. Pure gold for founders and business owners. Entrepreneurship isn't about quick money—it's about creating real value. Rajeev categorizes busines

Calling All Trailblazing Female Founders! Are you a female entrepreneur leading a revenue-generating startup and ready to secure VC funding? Excess Edge Experts Consulting is excited to announce a special cohort designed exclusively for brilliant wom

If your business is performing well, forget fundraising. Here’s the thing: Venture Capital is not looking for good to great companies. They're looking for outliers. We're talking: → 100x–1000x potential → Category creators → Can this become a mo