In the dynamic world of startups, the ultimate goal for investors and founders alike is often to realise a profitable exit, marking the culmination of their entrepreneurial journey. Whether through mergers & acquisitions (M&A), initial public offerings (IPOs), selling shares, or buybacks, exit strategies play a crucial role in transitioning startups to the next phase of growth. Let’s delve into the various exit options available and their implications for stakeholders. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): One of the most common exit strategies for startups is through mergers and acquisitions. Mergers &…
Category: Funding
Zolve raises ₹300 crores in one of India’s largest Series A Funding Rounds at a valuation of ₹1,575 crores
Zolve has raised ₹300 crores ($40 million) in Series A funding round led by Partners of DST Global with participation from Tiger Global, Alkeon Capital, as well as existing investors Accel and Lightspeed Venture Partners. The funding will help expand the product suite and ramp up hiring and technology to create a seamless user experience for global citizens, says Zolve founder and CEO Raghunandan G. Zolve, a neobank enabling global access to financial services, today announced the closing of ₹300 crores in Series A funding, one of the largest within…
Enterprise Risk Management in Family Business – More than Financials
Risk Management (RM) is an essential part of any organisation. Family enterprise advisors need to be aware that the risk appetite of family decision-makers can make or break a family business. Although leaders in advisory or board positions are generally aware of the importance of the RM function within the organisation, the proper identification, comprehension, and understanding of risk and of how it impacts the organisation and its key stakeholders should be prerequisites in order to develop organizational strategy. When it comes to managing risk, it is important to ask:…
Aspire Media Launches the 4th Annual Startup Pitch & Awards “The AEONIAN 2021”
Aspire Media will organize its 4th Annual Startup Pitch and awards The AEONIAN 2021, to recognize successful Startups in India, to be held on 09th and 10th December 2021. This year the award ceremony will be a virtual celebration of the Indian Startup ecosystem. The ceremony will be held in its true spirits even though it will not be a physical ceremony, due to the COVID 19 protocol. The registration to get nominated in The AEONIAN 2021 Pitch & Awards are open to all Startups in India. There are 26 categories…
Vahan Raises USD 8 Million in Series A Funding Round Led by Khosla Ventures
Vahan, a Bangalore-based jobs & livelihood platform for blue-collar workers, has raised USD 8 million in its series A round of funding led by pre-eminent Silicon Valley investor Khosla Ventures. The round also saw participation from Airtel, SHAKTI VC (led by former Google exec Keval Desai with Eric Schmidt and Michael Dell as LPs), Pioneer Fund (Y Combinator alumni fund), Spike Ventures (Stanford University alumni fund), Vijay Shekhar Sharma (CEO, Paytm), Guru Gowrappan (Group CEO, Verizon Media and former Global MD, Alibaba), Kevin Shannon (former CFO, Harvard Management Company) and…
Leading Drone delivery start-up, TechEagle raises USD 500K
TechEagle, a leading drone delivery start-up has raised USD500,000 in a seed round led by India Accelerator, with participation from Vinners Group, Sitics Logistics & other marquee angel investors. TechEagle is deep tech (drone, AI) company that is currently based out of Gurgaon, and building the end-to-end technology solution for enabling a drone logistics airline for last-mile & mid-mile deliveries. To make its vision a reality, TechEagle has already received approvals from the Government of India (MoCA) and the Regulators (DGCA) to conduct package delivery BVLOS (beyond the visual line…
Start-Up Funding Challenges and Types
Building your own company is exciting, but it can also be hard, and it requires investment, a lot of it. Finding funding has and always will be a challenge for any start-up, but having adequate financial resources is critical to your company’s ongoing success. Innovative products and business models are the foundations of a promising start-up. However, you’ll also need a steady flow of funds, especially in the early stages, to turn those ideas into reality. Funding is crucial for improving technology, hiring the right people, and launching a comprehensive marketing strategy…
Great Tips to Attract the Right Investors for your Business in 2021
Many of the businesses require new investors for launching their start-ups or for scaling their businesses. There are many ways of approaching this fundraising. The companies that need fundraising also get the attention of those who have the capital so that they can get to another level. Every business that is in a stage of growing, no matter how successful it is, will need funding at some stage. Even the businesses that have a great business or product idea and impeccably lean operations need more capital at some point. This…
How to make Early Customers to Fund your Startup?
When beginning a new business, every business face two main problems – selecting the right product people would pay for and how to fund their business. While tough to manage, the best start-up founders have been able to face both the above-mentioned challenges by making their early customers notify them what exactly are their preferences and expectations from them, while simultaneously paying them (the early customers) for getting the business off the ground between consulting and initial versions of the product. Here are some tested tips that can enable your…