Most founders treat their ESOP as a single decision. They carve out a pool when an investor asks for one, hand out a few grants, and move on. Then, two rounds later, the pool is…
Key Takeaways SEBI notified the AIF Second Amendment Regulations 2026 on April 15, 2026, creating an "Inoperative Fund" classification for AIFs that cannot deploy capital in time. Regulation 29 now requires every AIF to file…
Expanding abroad is exciting. But for most Indian startups, it also comes with a compliance minefield that nobody warns you about. We put together a visual guide covering the 5 most common things that go…
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…
Every week, at least one founder asks me: "I want to set up a US entity. How do I do it?" The answer is not "just incorporate in Delaware." The answer starts with understanding which…
"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:…
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…
