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…
Startup Valuation Methods: What Indian Founders Need to Know
Your valuation determines how much equity you give away. A Rs 10 Cr pre-money vs Rs 15 Cr pre-money means 10% vs 6.67% dilution on a Rs 1 Cr raise. That 3.33% difference compounds at…
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:…
ESOP Benchmarks 2026: How Much Equity Are Indian Startups Giving?
"How much equity should I give my CTO?" This is the single most common question founders ask us at A S Banka Advisors Private Limited. After structuring ESOP plans for 50+ Indian startups, we compiled…
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…
What is FDI? Why it Matters for Startups & MSMEs
? Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a critical growth enabler for Indian startups and MSMEs. ✅ What is FDI? When a foreign entity or individual invests in an Indian company, typically via equity instruments, it…
Key Investment Criteria for Venture Capital (VC) / Private Equity (PE) Funds
Key Investment Criteria for Venture Capital (VC) / Private Equity (PE) Funds Venture Capital (VC) / Private Equity (PE) Funds are looking for investment in enterprises offering potential for attractive growth and earnings. Indicative Investment…
Understanding Business Model Canvas (BMC)
Understanding Business Model Canvas (BMC) The Business Model Canvas (BMC) is a strategic management tool that helps businesses visualize, design, and analyze their business models. It's a one-page document that works through the fundamental elements…
Eligibility Criteria for listing on SME Platform of BSE
New Eligibility Criteria for listing on SME Platform of BSE. BSE has revised its eligibility criteria for SME IPO listing on its platform from Jan 2024, bellow are some of the eligibility criteria : 1.…
How Stock Market Work – IPO – Animated Video
How Stock Market Work Nostalgic animated video still relevant in today's fast paced world of IPO's [video width="720" height="900" mp4="https://asbanka.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/How-Stock-Market-Price-Work-Animated-Video.mp4"][/video] We help our clients in Pre-IPO funding & help companies in successful IPO listings #ipo…