When raising capital, founders often focus on valuation, dilution, and ownership but miss the fine print on something that silently shapes future rounds: Pro Rata Rights. Understanding this clause can help you manage your cap table, avoid surprises, and signal…
Startups often need to raise funds before they’re ready to set a valuation. Whether you’re still building your MVP or figuring out go-to-market, traditional equity rounds may feel premature. This is where convertible note can bee useful. It is a…
Dilution is one of those words that makes every founder pause during a funding round. Dilution isn’t something to fear, but if you don’t fully understand it, you might give up more control than intended. Let’s demystify dilution, how it…
You’ve heard the term “post-money valuation” in every fundraising pitch deck and investor call but what does it really mean? Let’s break it down for early-stage founders in India. What Is Post-Money Valuation? Post-money valuation is the value of your…
Pre-money valuation is one of the most important numbers in any fundraising round yet many early-stage founders don’t fully understand what it means or how it affects their cap table. Let’s break it down. What Is Pre-Money Valuation? Pre-money valuation…
Startup valuation is not just a number, it’s a signal, a strategic tool, and often a negotiation table in disguise.For early-stage founders in India, understanding what drives valuation and how it shapes your journey is crucial. Especially in an ecosystem…
When founders hear about IRR, they often assume it’s a finance-only metric used by banks or private equity. But IRR or Internal Rate of Return is a powerful tool for understanding how investors evaluate your startup’s potential over time.Especially for…
Every founder wants growth. But what separates a growing startup from a healthy one? Unit economics.It’s how you figure out if you’re making money (or at least losing it wisely) every time you acquire, serve, or retain a customer. What…
When founders talk to VCs, terms like equity, valuation, and runway come up all the time.But there’s one word that quietly shapes VC behaviour behind the scenes: carry. Understanding carry helps you decode VC motivations, as to why they want big exits, prefer certain cap table structures, or double down on…
A SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) is a founder-friendly fundraising instrument that lets startups raise money quickly without pricing the company or issuing shares immediately. Created by Y Combinator in 2013, SAFEs have gained popularity in India’s early-stage ecosystem…