Welcome to the ‘It’s-a-big-deal’ blog, powered by PrivateCircle Research. It’s-a-big-deal is a video series where we dive into the world of Indian private markets and analyze deals to provide context with insights. In this episode, our criteria includes all the unlisted companies in India that secured PE/VC deals between 06-12 March, 2023. We have 19 deals…
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It’s a big deal: Epsiode 1 | 27 Feb – 05 Mar 2023
It’s big deal is series where we use our PrivateCircle Research engine to conduct in-depth research and analysis on the India private market deals that happened over a said period of a week.
Read moreComparable Company Analysis Report: Indian Food Aggregators, 2022
The Indian food retail landscape is a rapidly growing market with a significant presence of both traditional and modern retail formats. The market is dominated by traditional retail formats such as street markets, mom-and-pop stores, and small grocery stores, which account for the majority of the sales. However, modern retail formats such as supermarkets, hypermarkets,…
Read moreBuilding your Pitch Deck: For Founders/Entrepreneurs in India
Introduction Investor expectations are critical to a startup’s success, especially in India where the competition is huge, intense and relentless. More often than not, Investors are spoiled with choices and are typically looking for innovative, scalable, and profitable business ideas. As a founder, it is important to understand how investors approach a pitch deck and…
Read moreComparable Company Analysis Report: Indian Personal Care Products, 2022
The personal care products in India is a rapidly growing sub sector with a large consumer base. It includes a wide range of products such as skincare, hair care, cosmetics, fragrances, and oral care, among others. The personal products as a sector has been on an upward trajectory due to factors such as increasing consumer…
Read moreComparable Company Analysis Report: Indian HR SaaS Companies, 2022
As businesses in India increasingly adopt digitalization and automation in their operations, the HR SaaS companies has emerged as a significant player in the country’s tech landscape. Whether you are an HR professional looking for a suitable SaaS solution or an investor interested in the HR technology industry or you’re just plain curious, this blog…
Read moreFrom Seed to Series: Understanding the Significance of First Cheque vs. Follow-On Cheque(s) for Indian Startups
The two most common fundraising terms that every Indian entrepreneur comes across are “first cheque” and “follow-on cheque(s)”. These terms refer to the initial and subsequent investments made by an investor in a startup respectively. Raising capital is an integral part of building and scaling a startup in the Indian market. Knowing the differences between…
Read moreEvolving Landscape of India’s Food-Tech Industry in 2023
Food-Tech refers to the use of technology in various aspects of the food industry, including agriculture, production, distribution, and consumption. It covers a wide range of products, services, and processes designed to improve the efficiency, sustainability, and accessibility of the food system. This can include innovations in farming techniques, food delivery platforms, meal-kit subscriptions, agriculture…
Read moreSnacks & Savory Deals Summary | Q4 2021 – Q3 2022
India’s economy has been one of the fastest growing in the world in recent years. This has been mainly due to rising urbanization, changing consumption patterns, a rising huge domestic market to cater to, and several other key contributing factors. The younger population of India, making up two-thirds of the population has created a thriving…
Read moreEssentials of a Term Sheet – A Resource for First-Time Founders
As a first-time founder, the complexity of a term sheet can be overwhelming. The term sheet outlines the key terms and conditions of venture capital financing and is a legally binding agreement. Understanding and leveraging the key terms set the foundation for the investment deal between you and the investor and helps you protect your…
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