As funding winter extends into another year, founders need to plan for potential challenges in their fundraising plan. Seasoned founders adopt some contingency planning regularly and it is worthwhile for every founder to do so. Startup founders should start with a clear understanding of how long they can stay in the fundraising mode, the importance…
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Introduction XpressBees, a prominent player in the logistics sector in India, has been making waves with its strategic initiatives and innovative approaches. Founded with the vision of providing efficient and reliable logistics solutions, XpressBees has steadily grown to become a key participant in the dynamic Indian e-commerce landscape. What is the Historical Performance Summary Report?…
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As we delve into the financial landscape of the startup ecosystem for November 2023, a nuanced story emerges. The data, illustrated across four slides, provides a comprehensive overview of the funding dynamics, showcasing both highs and lows in deal volumes, total funding raised, top deals, and the key players driving investment. Let’s unpack the trends…
Read moreIntroduction Welcome to a riveting episode of It’s-a-Big-Deal, where we delve into the intricacies of the latest happenings in the Indian startup scene. In today’s spotlight is InCred Finance, the newly-anointed unicorn that recently secured an impressive ₹500 cr in its Series D funding round. Watch the Episode 11 available on YouTube. About InCred InCred Finance,…
Read moreThere are two logics in entrepreneurial decision making: Causal and Effectual. Let’s understand this in the context of fundraising. If decisions are made using causal logic, the founder makes a list of potential investors and starts sending cold pitches in hope of a kind reply. Whereas, effectual decision makers go about finding a mutual connect…
Read moreIntroduction Welcome to another Comparable Company Analysis, where we delve into the vast expanse of data and insights to bring forth a intriguing exploration of the Indian E-Commerce (electronic commerce) ecosystem. India, boasting over 800 million internet users, ranks as the second-largest global online market. E-Commerce, contributing 7% to the total retail market at $55…
Read moreWelcome to another edition of It’s-a-Big-Deal, where we delve into the intricacies of significant private market transactions in India. In this episode, we unfold the unprecedented merger between fintech startup Slice and North East Small Finance Bank, a move that reshapes the financial landscape of the country. Watch this Episode 10 available on Linkedin and YouTube. About Slice…
Read moreEmbark on a journey into the heart of financial markets with our debut Monthly Funding Summary Report for October 2023. As a leading private markets data and intelligence company, we are thrilled to present an insider’s perspective on the ebbs and flows of the investment landscape. In this inaugural report, we unveil a wealth of…
Read moreIn the ever-changing domain of India’s financial sector, Zerodha emerges as a notable exemplar of innovation and transformation. Founded in 2010 by Nithin Kamath and Nikhil Kamath, Zerodha has significantly influenced traditional brokerage models. The Zerodha story is not just about the company itself but also symbolizes the broader entrepreneurial dynamism within India’s financial markets….
Read moreWe saw the emergence of a lot of startups, particularly in the consumer sector, attacking the “mass-premium” segment.
Today on PrivateCircle Markets we see a bunch of startups positioning themselves as mass premium and delivering a sense of exclusive, premium and differentiated offering that appeals to the masses in their segment.
Let us tease you on some mass-premium companies on PrivateCircle Markets. See if you can identify them.
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