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

An accomplished Business Consultant & Strategic Advisor with nearly 30 years of experience in financial inclusion, e-commerce, payments, and FMCG sectors. Known for developing scalable B2B fintech platforms, driving merchant acquisition, and building

Angel Investors vs. VCs: Who’s the Better Bet for Your Startup? Choosing between angel investors and VCs? Early branding gives founders a killer edge. Angels want passion and hustle—your authentic story online hooks them fast. VCs dig data and

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

Still pitching your idea without a product? In 2025, VCs want working demos. Not PDFs. Founders are raising funds faster when they show: ✔️ AI-powered MVPs ✔️ Gamified user flows ✔️ Smart, scalable SaaS dashboards ✔️ Real traction from real builds

At VendoChronic, we’ve built our first customized smart vending machine – VendoChronic 1.0. But here’s the truth👇 💡 Hardware needs capital first, traction comes later. 💸 VCs wait for traction. 🕒 Govt grants take 6+ months. 🔧 We’re building from

🚫 Why No VC Is Investing in You (Yet) Let’s be honest — it’s rarely the VC. It’s the mismatch between where your startup is and what VCs expect. This visual explains it perfectly 👇 Most founders think they’re “ready for funding.” But their expec

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

Unpopular Opinion: If you have zero traction, don’t pitch VCs yet. You know what I see too often? Founders sending decks before they’ve even tested the idea. Here’s the blunt truth: 💡 VCs don’t fund ideas. They fund signals. And “signal” doesn’t

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