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Over 80% of Indian angel investors prefer startups with traction over just an idea Storytelling matters — but revenue talks louder.

What VCs Actually Count as “Traction” at Pre-Seed Early-stage founders often ask: “We don’t have revenue yet - can we still raise?” Yes. But only if you show traction that feels real. Here's what investors actually look for at pre-seed: - A waitl

Crucial KPIs for founders, from inception to exit: Pre-Seed: Validate your idea! Focus on Problem-Solution Fit (qualitative user interviews, early sign-ups). Seed: Prove initial traction. Track Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), Conversion Rates, and

🚨 Critical Startup Metrics VCs look for ➨ When securing venture capital, 4 key metrics are essential at EVERY stage of a startup's growth: • Revenue • Net Burn Rate • Full-time Employee Headcount • Gross Margin ➨ Cash is king in early stages but

𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆-𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 In early 2025, India’s startup funding dipped—seed rounds tightened, investors raised scrutiny, demanding more substantial traction, shar

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

🥇10 Most Important metrics that are asked by investors. 1. Revenue Growth Rate 2. Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) 3. Burn Rate 4. Cash Runway 5. Gross Margin 6. Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) 7. Customer Lifetime Value (LTV) 8. Churn Rate 9. Unit

For early-stage startups, generating revenue and driving growth trump chasing venture capital (VC) funding. In 2023-2025, VC funding trends underscore this shift. Global VC investment plummeted from $381B in 2022 to $221B in 2023, with 2024 seeing on

Raising Pre-Seed Money? Here’s What No One Tells You Pre-seed funding’s brutal—investors want traction before you’ve barely started. Here’s the secret: strong personal branding can tip the scales. Early founders who share their vision online,

Is your pre-seed venture VC-ready? 🤔 Securing pre-seed funding requires more than just a great idea. VC funders meticulously evaluate several key metrics to assess potential. Here’s a checklist of what they’re typically looking for: ✅ Strong Found