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Miss Fashionista

She candidly admits that while building a brand from a tier-III city was not easy, "it has been worth it."

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India's Growing Entrepreneur Era: 31% Students Aim to Launch Their Own Ventures Within 5 Years

India is currently home to nearly 116 unicorns, with the number projected to reach 280 by 2030

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What Lies Ahead For Next Start-up Batch Under JioGenNext's MAP

Till date, the program has already supported 185 Indian-originated startups in sectors like agritech, edtech, fintech, and more

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Biotech Startup Ahammune Biosciences Raises $5 Million in Series A Funding

The fresh funds will be used to support Phase II human clinical trials

Technology

Five Industries Set to Revolutionize in India Utilizing AI and Deep Tech

AI and Deep Tech are experiencing a huge surge in the Indian market, surpassing the e-commerce boom of the mid-2010s

Growing a Business

India is the Perfect Location for International Expansion. Here are 5 Things to Consider When Expanding to India

Entering the Indian market brought several discoveries about the business landscape there — some of them unexpected.

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The Young Entrepreneurs Association (YEA) and Magnifiq Capital Trust Launch INR 500 Mn Fund for Indian Startups

The initiative aims to empower nascent startups, building on YEA's commitment to upscaling and mentoring young entrepreneurs.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Light at the End of the Tunnel

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