The micro, small and medium enterprises development (MSMED) Act of 2006 states that an MSME is any micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME), operational in the manufacturing or service sector. A new MSME definition further categorized them based on the value of their individual investment in equipment and the annual turnover of the enterprise. The importance of MSMEs can be gauged from the fact...
After the launch of the Non-fungible Token (NFT) market, the world has begun to view assets differently. Several collectibles’ enthusiasts saw the potential of this technology and quickly embraced it. NFTs are digital assets, which are recorded on the blockchain. Given the buzz surrounding NFTs, many celebrities like Tony Hawk, Grimes and Amitabh Bachchan have jumped on board and minted...
Startup business entrepreneurs and even seasoned business owners often experience anxiousness when it comes to raising outside capital for the first time. The process is not for everyone as it requires one to prepare financial projections carefully and realistically. Investors are smart, skeptical and diligent in reviewing the opportunities for investment that are presented to them and will need...
With over 60,000 startups, India is home to the world’s third largest startup ecosystem. As an angel investor if you invest in the early stages, then you can reap many startups investment benefits. An angel investor can typically acquire 25%-30% of the equity share in the start-up in exchange for the funding. So, if you wish to join the bandwagon of angel investors in Indian startups...
A startup is a new company that has the potential to seek, develop and validate a successful business. Major market players are always on the look-out for startups to invest in due to the number of successful startups over the last few years. A startup seems to be a sure shot way to get returns on your investments. There are definitely advantages of investing in startups despite the fact that...
From Airbnb to Facebook and the leading e-commerce giant Amazon, the fairytale stories of billion-dollar startups seem to be inspiring young entrepreneurs. Two variables played a significant part in each of these stories: the company’s staggering valuation and the funding they acquired to get there. When entrepreneurs think about funding, usually their first thought is what are the...
An LLP or Limited Liability Partnership is a popular business structure in India and one where the individuals that form the partnership are not liable for the risks but the startup as a whole is deemed responsible for any debts or liabilities that may arise during the running of the business. That means one partner is not responsible for another partner’s misconduct or negligence. New businesses...
India is now considered as one of the most powerful economic forces in the world. India’s economy has a significant impact on global trade and the majority of the world’s leading developed countries want to establish or strengthen connections with India. India is a popular destination for investors over other major countries, regardless of location, due to its large market base and...
Startups have great potential to generate substantial revenue for investors. Investing in early-stage startups allows an investor to reap maximum benefits from a startup’s ideas. However, not every business venture succeeds. Many of them appear to have good ideas but fail to put them into practice adequately. When it comes to investing in a startup, investors are smart because they want...
Startups are extremely popular and numerous success stories of startups that blow up the internet continue to emerge from time to time. Over the last few years, a number of people have actually made a lot of money by investing in startup companies. It can be extremely profitable to invest in a startup during the early stages however it is often assumed that investing in a startup is only for...