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Why are most startups not able to raise Series-A funding?

Vikram UpadhyayaArticleJanuary 25, 2023

Most startups, even those who get angel funding or seed-stage funding or investments from accelerators/incubators, are unable to get follow-on funding. Why is Series-A funding so elusive? When Angel Investors invest in a startup, they do so after assessing whether …

Why Less Than 1% of Incubated Startups Get VC Funding

Vikram UpadhyayaArticleJanuary 24, 2023

Over the last 5 years or so, India has seen the emergence of a number of private and government-supported accelerators and incubators. Many of them have run a few cycles and have now fine-tuned their models and programs. Quite a …

Parameters overseas investors consider before investing in India.

Vikram UpadhyayaArticleJanuary 16, 2023

There is a constant buzz about India having become a hotbed for overseas investors, more so, since the BJP-led government took over the reins of the country in 2014. Add to it the fact that the ‘startup culture’ is at …

6 Reasons Why Startups And Innovation Make The Ideal Allies!

Vikram Upadhyaya ArticleJuly 10, 2020

Innovation is doubly important for startups and small businesses in order to ensure they are able to successfully meet the demands of the people they serve. A healthy economy comprises various businesses and enterprises, both big and small. In fact, …

Cash Vs Digital Payments: What Does India Prefer?

Vikram Upadhyaya ArticleFebruary 20, 2018

The volume of digital payments is growing in the country, but cash is still the most preferred medium of transaction, especially in rural areas. Demonetisation of INR 500 and INR 1,000 banknotes, announced on the 8th of November 2016, was a …

How a startup should stand against a fierce competitor

Vikram Upadhyaya ArticleJanuary 30, 2018

A startup needs to be in a constant state of readiness. It needs to be a step ahead of its competitors and creating a space for itself, and its services. The startup space, particularly in India has shown a radical …

Why Financial Discipline Is Crucial To Any Startup’s Growth!

Vikram Upadhyaya ArticleJanuary 16, 2018

Financial discipline, which alludes to spending and saving in accordance to the goals and plans intended to realise certain monetary goals, is very crucial for a startup’s growth. The notion of discipline or controlled behaviour is not applicable only in …

Why Value Creation Is Vital To Entrepreneurship

Vikram Upadhyaya ArticleJanuary 12, 2018

Entrepreneurs that work and act on the rather parochial vision of fostering expectations, subject, not only their companies but also dreams, to decisions that can prove to be difficult to undo. However, value creation understandably poses no risk or harm …

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Why are most startups not able to raise Series-A funding?

Why Less Than 1% of Incubated Startups Get VC Funding

Parameters overseas investors consider before investing in India.

6 Reasons Why Startups And Innovation Make The Ideal Allies!

Cash Vs Digital Payments: What Does India Prefer?

How a startup should stand against a fierce competitor

Why Financial Discipline Is Crucial To Any Startup’s Growth!

Why Value Creation Is Vital To Entrepreneurship

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