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Growing a Business

5 Must-Have Qualities to Look For in Your First Investor

Every founder should use these criteria to evaluate potential investors. These traits eliminate doubts and help find the best match for long-term success.

Franchise

These 2 Visas Can Open Doors for Global Entrepreneurs to Franchise in the U.S.

Let's take a look at the E-2 and EB-5 visa options to get a birds-eye understanding of what they mean, the initial baseline requirements for each and why they are viable options for aspiring franchise owners.

Growth Strategies

Investing in India's Future with a 10X Vision: Amit Somani

The Bengaluru-based firm has made over 45 investments in a variety of industries, including fintech, SaaS, edtech, health care, and logistics. MyGate, Niyo, Sunstone Eduversity, Wheelseye, Quizizz, and Poshn are among some of its portfolio companies.

Growth Strategies

Fostering a Market-Thesis-Driven Investment Formula: Blume Ventures

Purplle, GreyOrange, Exotel, IDfy, Carbon Clean, TaxiForSure, Turtlemint, Cashify, IntrCity, Zopper, WebEngage, Unacademy, Slice, Spinny, Servify, smallcase, LambdaTest, Ultrahuman, Classplus, and Battery Smart are just a few of the significant companies in which Blume has invested.

Starting a Business

What I Learned From The First 3 Months of Fundraising My 6-Figure Business

What you learn in the first three months of fundraising your business is the most critical. Here are things you should know — that you'll only learn once you begin the process.

Starting a Business

'Do You Like the Taste of Making Money?' Investors Weigh In on Crazy New Food Biz Pitches.

On the food-focused season 11 premiere of 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch,' contestants serve up new business opportunities to our board of investors. Will they dig in?

News and Trends

General Catalyst and Venture Highway Merge to Focus on India

With the acquisition of Venture Highway, General Catalyst aims to strengthen its global seed capability and play an impactful role in fueling Indo-US-Europe collaboration

News and Trends

A realm full of opportunity and test

Among the countries considered to be hotbeds for startups, India consistently makes the top ten; much of it has to do with the policy-making and cultural shifts the country has gone through to advertise itself as startup-friendly.

News and Trends

IVY Growth Launches INR 250 Crore Sector-agnostic VC Fund 'Arigato Capital'

It will look to back agritech, cleantech, generative AI, fintech, consumer brands, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies

News and Trends

Navigating the Boom: How Investors Are 'AI-ing' Big in India

While the startup ecosystem tries to leave the funding winter behind, the AI startups and investors are having a pleasant time

News and Trends

Singapore-based ThinKuvate Launches Maiden INR 100 Crore Fund For India

The fund, with an investor base of nearly 200, expects to reach its first close within this quarter and start deploying capital from the next quarter

Money & Finance

This One Skill Will Make or Break Your Success As a Day Trader

How you act when the chips are down is crucial to your trading success.

Franchise

'Fueled by a Hunger For New Challenges' — The 5 Types of Entrepreneurs You Want as Franchisees

Franchising is well known as a pathway to entrepreneurial success, offering individuals the opportunity to build their own business under the umbrella of an established brand.

Starting a Business

How to Navigate the Choppy Waters of Startup Valuation

In a landscape where down rounds are rising and a good business idea doesn't always equal financial gain, entrepreneurs must navigate the tricky waters of valuation with a clear-eyed approach to secure the funding they need.

Women Entrepreneur®

5 Things Women Investors Want Women Founders To Know

So far this year, women-led startups have witnessed USD 112 million in funding almost in line with USD 123 million raised in the first two months of 2023.