Startup Learning

How much equity should you give an investor? Most pre-seed and seed rounds sit at 10% to 20%. Here’s the formula, rupee examples, ESOP maths and India-specific rules every founder …

Six live government grant schemes, from ₹5 lakh to ₹1.5 crore, with the real disbursement details most founder explainers get wrong.

A practical, stage-by-stage look at how Indian founders are actually raising money in 2026, from DPIIT recognition to Series A diligence.

India raised billions in the first 8 months of 2026, but deal count kept falling. Here’s what the concentration means if you’re fundraising next.

August 2026 saw wild weekly funding swings, quiet deep tech momentum, and investors turning genuinely selective. Here’s what it means going into September.

India has 1,000+ incubators now. Here’s how T-Hub, IIT Madras, CIIE.CO, NSRCEL and NASSCOM built Skyroot, Ather Energy and Agnikul, and how to pick the right one for your startup.

StartupIndiaX built a free Founder Toolkit, 9 no-login tools covering valuation, pitch decks, equity splits, runway, and government schemes, all built specifically for India’s startup numbers.

DPIIT recognition doesn’t unlock Section 80-IAC. Here’s why only 1.8% of startups get the tax holiday, and how the IMB certification actually works.

DPIIT recognition costs nothing and processes in days — yet 70% of applications fail. Here are 7 common mistakes Indian founders make and exactly how to fix them before submitting.

Getting the Startup India certificate is one of the most important early steps for any Indian founder today. It unlocks tax benefits, access to government schemes, easier fundraising, and recognition …