When sharing their business ideas, founders are often intimidated by the fact that the prospective investors are unwilling to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). NDAs are there to protect businesses by preventing their trade secrets and ideas from getting into the wrong hands. However, for a venture capitalist, the agreement represents an administrative burden and […]
What is ESOP? Before we look at ESOPs under Companies Act, 2013 let’s first understand the meaning of ESOPs. Employee Stock Option Plans, or ESOPs, incentivize employees for performance. Many firms use ESOPs as a retention strategy to retain employees in the long term. When a company awards an ESOP to an employee, they get […]
Although developing a thrilling business concept and using it to build a company sounds like a great plan, it’s important not to abandon a profitable job and career in pursuit of big money just yet. Aspiring entrepreneurs who want to try their hand at the business world should first take the time to learn about […]
Introduction Founders play the most crucial role in building a startup company from scratch. Also, it’s their sweat and tears, sleepless nights and determination that keep the team motivated. It convinces and persuades people, including investors, to believe in their idea. By their inherent nature, startups are tough. For example, there are rarely sufficient funds […]
Funding is the lifeblood of any startup, and as your business grows, you’ll need to raise money to continue scaling. Issuing common stock and preferred stock at different funding stages is the best way to acquire the capital you need. Before you start compiling a list of potential investors, you’ll research the various types of […]
Introduction Is your startup on track to success and expanding rapidly? Then, you might need assistance managing your overall finances for the business. While you might not be in an excellent position to hire a full-time CFOs (Chief financial officer), you may need to hire a fractional CFO. They’re also known as part-time CFO who […]
Introduction Starting a business comes with its unique risks and rewards, such as liquidity risk. Also, for many entrepreneurs and business founders, the ultimate goal is to make money. Whether you are still in college or sitting in an office cubicle and contemplating a career change to make more money, the idea of launching or forming […]
Introduction The Indian economy is booming and on track to become one of the biggest in the world. As new startups enter the market, we’ve seen a massive change in the business landscape over the last few years. As a result, India has become the third startup ecosystem in the world after the US and […]
Introduction The years 2021 and 2022 were great years for Indian startups. For example, in 2021, many startup companies moved to the public market, and they also raised money through IPOs. However, as a startup founder, you may have many questions. What are the best places to look for or how to find angel investors […]
Anti-Dilution clauses are standard in term sheets when you raise capital for your startup. Many founders sign term sheets without knowing the implications of anti-dilution provisions. So, what is anti-dilution? This article will examine the three anti-dilution requirements and how each impact you as a founder. What is Dilution? To fully understand the meaning of […]