Swiggy’s recent Initial Public Offering (IPO) has made headlines for turning nearly 500 employees into crorepatis, with 70 becoming dollar millionaires, thanks to the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This highlights the power of ESOPs in India’s fast-growing startup scene. They are now seen as...
The Ultimate Guide to Startup Incubators in India 2024 (Your Launchpad to Success)
In the bustling corridors of a T-Hub facility in Hyderabad, young entrepreneurs huddle around their workstations, their dreams of building the next...
Employee Option Pool: The Ultimate Guide to Building a Strong Team Through Equity in 2024
When Raj Kumar joined a promising tech startup in Bangalore as their first engineering hire in 2020, he was offered...
The Ultimate Checklist for Evaluating a Startup Mentor: A Founder's Guide
As a founder, choosing the right mentor can be a game-changing decision for your startup. A great mentor can help you navigate challenges, open...
In the bustling startup corridors of Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR, a crucial question echoes through boardrooms and coffee meetings: "Is it time to exit or double down on growth?" As we navigate through 2024,...
Introduction
As Indian startups expand their operations and attract young talent, understanding the financial preferences and expectations of Gen Z becomes crucial. Gen Z, born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, is the newest generation...
In the bustling Indian startup ecosystem, where unicorns are born and acquisitions make headlines almost every quarter, one aspect often determines the fate of exit opportunities - clean financial books. As we navigate through...
Introduction
While headlines celebrate India's unicorn club reaching 100+ companies, a quieter but equally compelling story is unfolding in the middle market. Companies valued between ₹100 crore and ₹2,000 crore are increasingly becoming the sweet...