As a budding entrepreneur, you may have laid the foundation of your start-up business. But if you want to sustain and scale rapidly you need funding. “Does my startup need venture capital money?” may be the first question that comes to mind. Yes, Venture Capital is a great alternative among the several investment choices accessible. There are several advantages of being funded through...
Mike Markkula was intrigued by Steve Jobs and Wozniak. He realized that the duo had built the first affordable and useful computer for people. In the year 1977, by investing $250,000 in Apple he became its Angel Investor. Angel investing is appealing, but there is a huge risk of losing your money. So, what are the advantages of investing in angels? And how to become an angel investor? Some...
One of the biggest challenges faced by an entrepreneur is to raise adequate funds to keep the business running. While managing other operational aspects of the startup, entrepreneurs also have to look at networking with potential investors, as well as pitch their business idea, strategy, plan of action and convince investors to invest in their business. The whole process of pitching in front of...
A decade ago, to invest in a startup, you were required to possess a lot of money and have a lot of connections. It’s no longer the case, and ordinary investors can now easily participate in interesting startup opportunities through several portals. From an Investor perspective Consider private investors like ‘Angel investors’ and ‘Venture capitalists’ Angel investing: If you are thinking...
How do I invest in startups? This is a common question among people who wish to invest in startups and gain valuable experience as well as high returns. India is home to one of the world’s youngest populations, and its economy is rapidly growing. This makes India an attractive place to invest in startups, as they are poised to benefit from the country’s ongoing growth...
Until recently, angel investors, and venture capitalists were the only ones who could invest in businesses. However, the market has become more accessible thanks to recent government reforms, and individuals can now easily invest their money in a potential business. But, how to invest in startup companies is a major concern. This is because not all startups manage to establish a mark in the...
In July 2021, Zomato filed for an initial public offering (IPO), which was 38.2 times oversubscribed, with shares closing 65 percent above the offer price. Zomato was the first unicorn tech company to be listed on a domestic exchange. A whopping return of 1,050 times is estimated by the investor Info Edge. Startup success stories like that of Zomato may make you wonder how to invest in...
It is not only the startups that chase investors to fund their business, investors too, look out for good startups with a stellar business idea. With the startup ecosystem growing stronger every year, startup owners and investors have apparently developed a symbiotic relationship with each other. There are numerous benefits of investing in startups, however, deciding on the right startup is an...
An SVP is a Special Purpose Vehicle, also called a Special Purpose Entity, which is a separate legal identity created by an organisation in order to isolate the financial risk of the parent company under which it exists. What is a Special Vehicle Purpose Venture Capital? SPV’s are created to protect assets and separate the liabilities of apparent companies. Each SPV is independent in terms of...
A decade ago, buying groceries meant a personal visit to the market, but now you can order them with the click of a button from the comfort of your own home. Such is the power of a start-up. Many start-ups set out on their journey with the goal of changing the world, and they have enormous potential to do so. However, their success depends on the amount of capital they can secure and a nourishing...