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Why the smartest founders know when to appoint an advisory board
THE best entrepreneurs – and particularly those who enjoy early success – are by their very nature innovative, driven, and often brilliant. They have ideas that few others think of and have turned them into thriving businesses.
M1xchange Secures INR 84 Cr From Filter Capital to Scale MSME Supply Chain Financing
The capital infusion will be used to scale the platform's technology and expand access to invoice financing for underserved businesses.
Feline Spirits Raises ₹5.2 Cr in Pre-Series A Led by Inflection Point Ventures
Feline Spirits is currently operational across 8 states and union territories, with a diverse portfolio and having served more than 20 lakh customer base. The brand said it continues to expand strategically across both private and government-owned markets.
Porter Closes Series F Funding Round led by Kedaara Capital and Wellington Management
With the fresh capital, the company is set to expand operations across multiple cities, with the goal of serving millions of MSMEs and enabling livelihood opportunities for over 1 million gig workers.
91Trucks Secures $5M Series A Funding Led by Arkam Ventures
With the rising demand for new and pre-owned commercial vehicles across Tier 2 and 3 cities, 91Trucks is building an India-focused platform for small fleet operators and first-time buyers, providing access to vehicle discovery and buying, financing, and comprehensive post-purchase support.
IPOs to Remain a Hopeful Avenue for Investors Post 7x Surge
Sectors such as consumer/retail, fintech, and healthcare saw significant exit growth during the period. Meanwhile, strong public market exits helped balance the sharp decline in strategic sales, according to a Bain & Company-IVCA report.
How to Prepare Your Startup for Early-Stage Funding in a Tight Market
Early-stage funding is tightening quickly and becoming harder to secure. Here's how to position your startup for success.
Today's Biggest Companies Are Acting Like VCs. Here's Why Startup Founders Need to Pay Attention.
From internal growth arms to venture-style capital deployment, big companies are moving fast — and founders should take notice.
KAY CEE ENERGY & INFRA Raises ₹2500 Lakhs in QIP, Allots Shares
KAY CEE ENERGY & INFRA LIMITED has recently allotted 12.64 Lakh Shares at INR 198 per equity share and has raised INR 2502.72 Lakhs in qualified institutional placement (QIP).
Founders Keep Getting This One Piece of Advice — But It's Setting Them Up for Failure. Here's What They Really Need to Hear.
Some consultants tell founders to focus on "vision" and ignore the numbers. That advice sounds good, but it can quietly kill your round.
India's PE/VC Deal Volume Slumps in Q1 2025: Report
According to the report, PE/VC investments in Q1 2025 were also recorded 14 per cent lower than in Q1 2024 (US$13.7 billion in 1Q2025 versus US$15.9 billion in 1Q2024 and US$14 billion in 4Q2024).
JD Cables Secures INR 5.2 Crore in Strategic Funding to Boost Working Capital and Drive Growth
Founded in 2015 by Piyush Garodia, JD Cables operates across 12 states, including West Bengal, Assam, and Odisha, leveraging an ISO-approved state-of-the-art manufacturing facility equipped with advanced machinery
3 Clever Ways to Push the Envelope and Grow Your Business in 2025
Start making your boldest aspirations a reality by exploring options you may have never considered before.
SRV Hospitals Raises INR 140 Cr from InvAscent
The fresh capital will be used to expand SRV's multispecialty tertiary care network, further enhance its critical care capabilities, and invest in cutting-edge medical technologies.
Top strategies for managing and mitigating finance risks
Start-ups don't necessarily fail because they don't have a good idea. They fail because they run out of cash and they often don't see it coming.