Convertible Notes vs Priced Equity Rounds — Which to Use
A convertible instrument (structured in India typically as Compulsorily Convertible Debentures, or CCDs) lets a company raise funds now while deferring the valuation conversation to a future priced round, converting into equity at that point, often with a valuation cap and/or discount rewarding the earlier investor’s
Read MoreSuccession Planning for Founder-Led Businesses in India
Succession planning for founder-led or family business should start years before an actual transition is needed, covering ownership transfer structuring, next-generation or management readiness, valuation for equitable distribution among heirs where relevant, and tax-efficient transfer mechanisms. The main paths are family succession (transferring to the next
Read MoreHow to Build a Financial Model Investors Actually Trust
A financial model investors trust is built bottoms-up from documented, defensible assumptions customer acquisition rate, pricing, retention, unit costs rather than a top-down revenue target reverse-engineered to look impressive. It should include a three-statement structure (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), clearly separated assumptions from outputs so
Read MoreStartup Exit Strategies — IPO, Acquisition, or Secondary Sale
Startups typically exit through three main paths: an IPO (public listing, requiring specific financial and governance readiness under SEBI rules), an acquisition (sale to a strategic or financial buyer, covered in depth in our M&A guide), or a secondary sale (founders or early investors selling shares
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