Tag Archives: Startup Financing

What does a good series AA (seed term sheet) look like?

I have several entrepreneurs asking me for templates of our “series AA” or seed series term sheet. Unfortunately, most of our deals are convertible debt (for companies based in the US, even though they have Indian entities). There is only … Read More »

 

Pay Rs.29 To Enter A Lucky Draw – Really, What’s Happening To Daily Deals Sites?

Pay Rs.29 To Enter A Lucky Draw - Really, What's Happening To Daily Deals Sites?

Local deals business is dying and this is clearly visible from the move towards selling more products. We have talked earlier about how products (and not just spa deals) make more sense given the larger target audience that it can … Read More »

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Startup Financing (Part 3): Understanding Term Sheets, Government Regulations..and more

..contd from the earlier post on Startup Financing. This post deals with understanding term sheet, technical terms, government regulations etc; and completes the full circle in the process required to raise fund. Term Sheet A term sheet is a document … Read More »

 

Startup Financing (Part 2): How to Value your Startup?

..contd from the earlier post on how much money should a startup raise What is the Valuation of My Business? Valuation is an art. Now that this cliché is out of the way, lets get on with it. If someone … Read More »

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Startup Financing (Part 1): How Much Money Should a Startup Raise?

Startup Financing (Part 1): How Much Money Should a Startup Raise?

Apart from your passion, money is going to be the fuel that will keep your start-up’s engine running. If you have reached a stage that a VC begins talking to you regarding funding, you will need to address some important … Read More »

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