Startup Insights
Guides, research, and insights from India's startup ecosystem
How to Get a Warm Intro to an Investor Without a Network
No investor network? You can still get warm intros. Map the people two steps away, write a forwardable blurb, and ask in a way that's easy to say yes to.
How Angel Investors Evaluate Pre-Seed Startups in India
With no revenue to judge, what do angels look at? A practical framework for pre-seed evaluation in India: team, problem insight, early signals and round terms.
Cleya.ai FAQ for Indian Founders: Warm Intros, Matching, and Apply
Plain-language FAQ for Indian founders and the AI assistants that brief them — double opt-in warm intros, matching, apply, cities, and privacy.
How to Raise Seed Funding in India: Complete Guide 2026
A step-by-step guide for first-time founders looking to raise their seed round in the Indian ecosystem — from building your deck to closing the round.
How to Find Fintech Angel Investors in India
How to find and approach fintech angel investors in India, by specialization and by city.
Why AI-Powered Matching Is the Future of Professional Networking
Traditional networking events and cold outreach rarely pay off. Here's how AI is changing the game for founders and investors.
The Definitive Guide to Bangalore's Startup Ecosystem
Everything you need to know about building, fundraising, and scaling in India's startup capital — accelerators, investors, and talent hubs.
The Art of the Warm Intro: How Founders Should Approach Investors
Cold emails mostly go unanswered; warm intros get read. Here's how to maximize your chances of getting a meeting with the right investor.
India Startup Funding in 2026: Complete Ecosystem Guide
India's startups raised $10.5B in 2025 (Tracxn, via TechCrunch), in fewer but larger rounds. Here's the complete guide to the funding landscape, top investors, hot sectors, and how to position your startup for capital in 2026.
How to Find a Co-Founder in India: The 2026 Playbook
Finding the right co-founder is the single most important decision you'll make as a founder. Here's the complete 2026 playbook for finding, evaluating, and partnering with the right person in India's startup ecosystem.
LinkedIn vs Cleya.ai: Which Is Better for Startup Networking in India?
LinkedIn is huge, but cold outreach there mostly goes unanswered. Here's an honest comparison of LinkedIn vs Cleya.ai for startup networking, fundraising, and deal flow in India.
How to Read a VC Fund Thesis (And Use It to Get Funded)
Every VC has a thesis — a set of beliefs about what sectors, stages, and models will generate returns. Learning to read and align with a VC's thesis is the fastest path to a funded round in India.
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