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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

EleFant raises $750K in seed round EleFant, a mobile app-based toy Library, has raised Rs 6 crore (about $750K) in its seed round co-led by Venture Catalysts, Malpani Ventures with participation from several notable investors and family offices.

You know, a lot of startups get so caught up in scaling quickly that they forget about sustainable growth. But what if we approached scaling a little differently like a Private Equity (PE) firm does? * PE firms are all about making sure their compan

Some Indian-based VC Firms that do Pre-Seed funding! - 100X.VC - Eximius Ventures - IndiaQuotient - All In Capital - Huddle Ventures - 8i Ventures - Signal Ventures - Golden Sparrow (US based fund focused on Indian Pre-Seed & Seed) -

Selling isn’t about being clever. It’s not about throwing mud at the wall and hoping it sticks. It’s about asking the right questions, planting the right seed, and letting it grow. The best salespeople don’t pitch. They help people realize what the

What is Pre-Seed About in India? Most founders chasing “pre-seed” don’t fully get what it means. It’s not about raising big 💰 It’s about proving you’re worth betting on - when there’s almost nothing to show. Here’s what it really looks like: a. N

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,

Why do so many smart founders avoid being on camera? I’ve learned it’s rarely about confidence. It’s about control. Video forces you to show the parts you can’t polish, rehearse, or hide behind a deck. But here’s the twist: those unpolished parts a

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲’𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 “𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁” 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗱𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴. But truth is — there’s no secret prompt. It’s just you. Learning how to ask better questions. Gett

Less than 1% of startups get VC funding. But guess what? There are 7 more ways to fund your dream! Funding doesn’t have to be stressful, and it’s not just about VCs. There are smarter ways to get the money you need. From bootstrapping to crowdfund