Why Your Cap Table Looks Clean But Isn’t
Key Takeaways A cap table that reconciles in Excel is not the same as a cap table that survives due diligence. Six structural issues commonly hide inside what founders describe as "clean". The most expensive…
The 95-Document Due Diligence Checklist for Indian Startup Fundraising (2026)
Key Takeaways Series A due diligence typically reviews 80 to 100 documents across 8 categories: corporate, financial, tax, regulatory, IP, HR, commercial, and compliance. Most Indian startups have 30 to 40 of these ready when…
The Due Diligence Data Room Checklist for Series A
"Can you share your data room?" This is the first thing every serious investor says after the pitch. And most founders scramble. After reviewing 40+ data rooms in the last year, one pattern is clear:…
The Startup Founder’s March 31 Compliance Checklist: 10 Deadlines You Cannot Miss
March 31 is the most consequential date on every Indian startup's compliance calendar. Miss a deadline, and you're looking at penalties, interest, and questions from investors during due diligence. This checklist covers the 10 most…
The Startup Cap Table Guide: From Founding to Series A
Your cap table is the single most important financial document in your startup. It determines who owns what, how much you dilute at each round, and whether your company passes due diligence when you actually…
Due Diligence Data Room for Startup
Due Diligence Data Room for Startup. How to Prepare for Investor Due Diligence? Create your data room TODAY. Before you even start pitching. Organize it into 8 folders: - Corporate structure & governance - Financial…