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Finance

Shark Tank India Startups' Valuation Soars 6X with External Investors

Shark Tank India, including seasons 1 and 2, invested more than INR 1 billion in the deals. Within a period of 1.5 years, the majority of the startups who were featured on the show during season 1 closed transactions with outside investors that were 6X bigger in value.

Thought Leaders

How To Know if Your Startup Has a Proper Founder-Market Fit

Startups in their early stages face the challenge of limited data, leading investors to evaluate the co-founding team's potential for success. Founder-market fit, where founders' skills and qualities align with market needs, becomes crucial for investors. The article provides insights on how founders can demonstrate their founder-market fit to investors.

Finance

It's a Good Time to be an Investor as Valuations have Moderated Following the 2021–22 Bubble: VCs

According to a PwC report, investment in Indian startups fell to their lowest level in the first half (H1) of the current calendar year. Investors, however, believe that the best investment opportunities arise in circumstances like these, when entrepreneurs focus on sustainable growth and valuations are grounded in reality.

Finance

The Volatility of Valuations: How are Investors Recalibrating It?

The startup ecosystem has indeed witnessed some corrections in valuations in recent times. Exuberant valuations that were prevalent in certain sectors, particularly in the tech industry, have faced increased scrutiny and adjustments.

Finance

Indian Startups Saw a 17% Rise in USD 100 Mn+ Funding Rounds in H1 2023

Companies like BYJU'S, Lenskart, Phonepe, Ola Electric are some of the top names that have managed to raise funds above USD 100 million in this quarter.

Finance

8 Key Factors VCs Consider When Evaluating Startup Opportunities

VCs are crucial for supporting promising startups. What exactly do they take into account while evaluating startups? Let's explore.

Fundraising

3 Secrets to Scaling Your Startup Effectively

Let's review some of the secrets for entrepreneurs to help them grow their startups effectively.

News and Trends

Founders and VCs are Equally Responsible for Corporate Governance Issues in Indian Startups: Nithin Kamath

In a series of tweets, Kamath discussed his views on the ongoing corporate governance issues among Indian startups.

Growing a Business

3 PR Strategies to Help Your Startup Attract Investors

Here are three ways pre-launch startups can use PR to secure funding.

News and Trends

51 'Gazelles' and 71 'Cheetahs' are Likely to Become Unicorns in the Next 2-4 Years

According to a report by Hurun, 122 startups in India are anticipated to join the unicorn club. In the report, individuals who might reach a billion-dollar valuation in two years are referred to as gazelles, while those who might do so in four years are referred to as cheetahs.

News and Trends

'Shark Tank Deal Completion Can Take 3-9 Months': Anupam Mittal Responds to Allegations of Delayed, Abandoned Funding

According to reports, winning Shark Tank India contestants have not yet received their funds while the show prepares for a third season. In a LinkedIn post, Shark Anupam Mittal defended the show's integrity.

Money & Finance

Want to Build an Impressive Investment Portfolio? Here's What You Need to Know.

These key principles and strategies can help investors construct a portfolio that maximizes returns while managing risks.

Finance

Arkam Backs Founders Focused on Building Tech-led Solutions for the Next 400 Mn Indians

The Bengaluru-based early-stage tech VC fund has launched its Fund II on Tuesday to go deeper in existing sectors across fintech, skilling, agri/food, mobility healthcare and SaaS startups.

Finance

What Measures do VCs Take to Manage the Financial Metrics of Their Portfolio Startups

Human resources and marketing are the two areas where the majority of companies spend the most of their money. The proactive strategy taken by VCs entails close collaboration with their portfolio firms to thoughtfully plan and get ready for these critical areas well in advance, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle possible obstacles.

Finance

Blume Ventures Aims to Bet on Its Current Portfolio With the New Opportunity Fund

On Thursday, Blume Ventures announced the first close of its new opportunity fund, Fund 1Y. This is Blume's third growth fund, and it has already raised INR 200 crore of the INR 400 crore target with visibility for the remaining corpus.