indian startups

Finance

Funding Freefall: Marking the End of an Era of Easy Money for Indian Startups

As the Indian startup ecosystem saw a 72 percent (USD 19.7 billion) fall in investment during the first half of 2023 as compared to 2022 in the same period, entrepreneurs are finding it increasingly difficult to get the funding they need for growth and development.

Growth Strategies

Corporate Governance: 3 Level Recommendations by Think Tank and Why is it Needed?

A 63-point self-regulatory framework for startups from the early stage to the initial public offering (IPO) was recommended as part of think tank recommendations released in June this year.

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.

News and Trends

Who's to Blame for Corporate Misgovernance in Indian Startups?

According to Nithin Kamath of Zerodha, the venture capital ecosystem should also share responsibility for corporate misgovernance along with the founders. Amitabh Kant, the G20 Sherpa for India, stressed the significance of self-regulation and good governance for startups and entrepreneurs.

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.

Finance

How SoftBank Has Changed Its Investing Strategy Since Entering India

The investment conglomerate is shifting from investing in startups valued at $5 billion to startups valued at roughly $2 billion. Additionally, it reduced cheque amounts from $1 billion to $100-150 million.

Finance

Venture Debt is Becoming a Key Growth Enabler for Indian Startups Amid Funding Winter

In this current environment, traditional sources of financing are less willing to invest, leaving entrepreneurs in need of assistance. Venture debt provides a viable alternative that enables startups to receive finance without reducing their ownership equity.

News and Trends

Light at the End of the Tunnel

Sethi shares his insights for India's startup industry amidst the slowdown

News and Trends

No Dearth of Capital, But Entrepreneurs Need to Factor in Reality

Investors give a peek into the reality of funding this year

News and Trends

Google Launches Startup School India For Small-City Startups

The Google for startup initiative aims to reach out to a minimum 10,000 startups with this program

News and Trends

Narendra Modi Launches Multiple Digital Initiatives To Boost Startups

The Prime Minister said that India wants to become chip maker from chip taker and aims to reach at $300 billion in the electronics manufacturing sector

News and Trends

With A Focus On Corporate Governance, Indian Startups Have Potential To Generate 100 Million New Jobs, Says Rajan Anandan

He also expressed the concerns on the changing market growth dynamics with high inflation and interest rates

News and Trends

Learn From France To Handle Failures, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw To Indian Startups

The Union minister said, the scale that Indian startup ecosystem offers is not available in any other part of the world

News and Trends

Pazcare Raises $8.2 Million From Jafco Asia

The fresh fund will be used to strengthen and expand the product line and growth of the business

News and Trends

Sequoia Raises $2.85 Billion, Dedicates $2 Billion To Indian Startups

The venture capital firm claimed that the fundraise will bolster its mission to help daring founders to build legendary companies from idea to IPO and beyond