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May 29, 20269 min read

How to Find Investors for Your Startup in India (2026 Guide)

A practical guide to finding the right investors for your startup in India — where they are, how to reach them, what they look for, and how to raise faster without cold-emailing hundreds of strangers.

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Fundraising
July 2, 20266 min read

Startup Fundraising Explained From Zero: What Actually Happens When a Startup Raises Money

Before terms, before valuations — what actually happens when a startup 'raises money.' A first-principles look at equity, risk, and funding rounds for first-time founders.

Fundraising
July 6, 20268 min read

Demystifying Startup Valuations in India: A Founder's Diligence Guide

Startup valuations look arbitrary from the outside. They aren't — a practical, no-fluff breakdown of how valuations get set in India, how dilution compounds across rounds, and what to watch for before you sign.

Investor Relations
July 6, 20266 min read

Investor Reporting Standards: Keeping Your Backers Aligned

A practical monthly reporting framework for founders — what to share with investors, how often, and why consistent updates are what get you a faster yes on your next round.

Equity & Cap Tables
July 6, 20266 min read

Structuring ESOP Pools: Balancing Retention and Equity Dilution

ESOP pools are one of the quietest sources of founder dilution — often decided before a founder even understands how the math works. A practical guide to sizing your pool, standard vesting terms, and the pre-money pool shuffle investors use.

Market Data
July 3, 20267 min read

Indian Startups Raised $104.6 Mn This Week — Weekly Funding Radar (Week Ending 3 Jul 2026)

21 disclosed deals, $104.6M raised, and an AI market that went from 62% of capital to 4.6% in two weeks. This week's Fundora Funding Radar breaks down the sector, stage, and deal-level data — and what it means if you're currently raising.

Case Studies
July 8, 20268 min read

They Bootstrapped for 10 Years, Then Raised $200M at a $4 Billion Valuation — Case Studies: BrowserStack

BrowserStack stayed bootstrapped and profitable for roughly a decade, reached an estimated $50M ARR without external capital, then raised $200M from Accel at a $4 billion valuation. What that sequencing says about fundraising leverage.

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