MARCH 20228he startup ecosystem has been riding the crest of an incredible bull market, defined by successful IPOs and unicorn valuations. The investor com-munity anticipates the ecosystem and bourses to undergo some rationalisation and correction in the next months, as India's startup growth story has just begun. However, investors are generally positive about the eco-system's expansion, with the SaaS (software-as-a-service) industry emerging as a new star. In 2021, Indian business-es raised $42 billion in investment over 1,583 deals, with 2,487 different investors participating. Software-as-a-service (SaaS), ecommerce, financial, and consumer ser-vices all received significant funding. Between 2014 and the end of January 2022, Indian startups raised about $116 billion in funding.Equity, debt, and government subsidies are the three sources of startup funding available. Each funding type has advantages and disadvantages. Equity finance, for example, has no payback requirements but requires you to give up a stake in your company, making it the most expensive type of financing. Beyond angel investors and venture capitalists, the startup funding ecosystem has evolved. Depending on their demands and stage, startups can raise capital from a variety of investors and venues. Peek through the list of funding options for the startups including the government grants and funds.Angel InvestorsIndividual investors or a group of individuals with family ties or extensive experience are known as angel investors. The majority of them are seasoned business owners who have gone through the process of beginning a company. They are aware of both the problems and the potential.Angel investors serve as mentors to aspiring entrepre-neurs. They do, however, invest less than venture capital-ists and anticipate larger returns. Kunal Shah, RajanAna-ndan, and Ritesh Malik are among well-known individual investors.Angel Networks & PlatformsAngel investors pool their capital to invest in businesses through angel networks and platforms. These investors can give larger sums and manage risks because they work as a group. The platform receives equity ownership in the firm and benefits if it succeeds.AngelList, Venture Catalysts, and LetsVenture are some of the most prominent sites.Venture Capital FundsA venture capital fund is a financial institution that invests in promising start-ups. This is the stage at which startup funding progresses to the next level. As an institution, EDITORIAL EXCLUSIVEFUNDING OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR STARTUPS IN INDIATBy Team Startupcity
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