Conducting Business, Financial and Legal Due Diligence (By K Ramakrishnan, Spark Capital Advisors Pvt Ltd. Senior Managing Director – Strategic Relationships)* The Need Theory of fundamental finance postulates the direct correlation between risk and reward; however higher risk is not a guarantee for higher reward. Angel investors seeking to…
No matter how great your idea is, the team behind your idea is the most important piece of the startup puzzle. So the first step towards building your start up is putting together a good team. Remember that the employees you hire can make or break your business. Hiring the…
There is a broad array of different investment criteria that directly influence the decision making of an angel investor. Some key factors that influence investors’ evaluation of startup s potential include detailed business plans, competitive advantage, previous knowledge and experience, personal preference, and an array of other non-financial considerations. According…
The growth potential promised by the Indian start-up system has attracted foreign funds, VCs, Angels, and HNIs from all over the world. Government initiatives like Start-up India, Digital India, etc. have given a boost to Indian start-ups, making it easier for smaller businesses to enter the booming start-up ecosystem as…