Insights
Practical notes for founders raising capital.
Short, specific guides on pitching, term sheets, diligence and funding in India — from partners who have arranged debt and equity for years.
Term sheets, explained for first-time founders
The clauses that matter in an Indian seed term sheet, what is standard, and what deserves a second look before you sign.
Debt or equity? Funding the next stage
When early-stage companies should borrow instead of selling shares — and the forms of credit open to Indian startups and MSMEs.
How to prepare for diligence
A practical checklist for Indian private limited companies raising their first institutional cheque.
What we look for in a seed pitch
The ten slides that matter, the questions we ask in the first meeting, and the mistakes that end a conversation early.