Скачать или смотреть How Startups Raise Crores | Startup Fundraising Masterclass - Valuation, Team, Equity, ESOPs & more

Can a startup with no revenue get funding? How do founders build valuation, split equity, and win investor trust?

In this startup fundraising masterclass, we uncover real strategies used by India’s top founders to raise capital, build strong teams, and pitch ideas investors can’t ignore.

In this podcast, we speak to CA Amit Singal, angel investor and Partner at Fluid Ventures, who shares deep insights into startup valuation, team building, government grants, ESOPs, and funding at idea stage. If you’re building a startup, this is the roadmap you need.

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What You’ll Learn:
• How Indian startups are scaling without profits
• What investors look for in your pitch deck
• How to value your startup at the idea stage
• When to approach investors (and when not to)
• Equity split, vesting, and ESOP strategies that work
• How government incubation centres help startups get seed funding
• When to leave your job and go full-time on your startup
• Top sectors and ideas to watch in 2025

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What’s your biggest startup challenge right now — valuation, team, or funding?
Drop your answer in the comments below — we might feature it in our next episode!

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Time Stamps:

00:00 - Introduction
00:56 - How to get funding during Idea Stage of Startup
03:08 - What is a Startup?
04:56 - Startup Mahakumbh and its impact on Startups
06:56 - Indian Startup Innovation compared to world
09:33 - Difference between Startup & Traditional business
10:41 - How Investors shortlist Startups for Startup Fundraising
12:35 - Highest Return from a Startup
13:26 - How much return do investors expect from Startup Investment
18:48 - What does an Investor look for in Startup for Investing?
20:32 - How to make the DREAM TEAM for your Startup?
21:51 - What is Equity Split & How to divide your Startup Equity?
24:40 - How to make Advisory Board for your Startup?
27:57 - What is vesting in Startup Fundraising?
30:05 - Revenue vs Profit vs Number of Customers: What Investors Want
32:25 - What turns off Investors during Startup Fundraising?
33:07 - What does an investor bring to the table for a Startup?
34:09 - When & How to get Investors for your Startup?
35:40 - How to find Incubation centres?
37:20 - The big question: VALUATION!
41:27 - How important is education in Startup?
42:09 - When to quit your job and Startup?
45:12 - This why most Startups FAIL
46:23 - Ideas to start your own Startup
49:35 - Can a D2C brand work in 2025?
53:45 - 3 Advices for every Startup Founder

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Guest:

CA Amit Singal is a startup investor, mentor and Partner at Fluid Ventures, with over 13 years of experience in finance, entrepreneurship, and venture capital. He has guided 100+ startups across D2C, SaaS, and consumer segments, helping them secure early-stage funding and scale with investor-ready strategies.

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Host:

CA Nischal Mittal, Investment Banker and Founder of Finnacle Capital, specializes in IPO advisory and startup fundraising. With over a decade of experience, he has helped numerous Indian companies scale, raise capital, and go public.
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Instagram: @CANischalMittal
LinkedIn: CA Nischal Mittal

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Disclaimer:

This video is intended for educational purposes only. All opinions shared are personal and do not reflect official positions. Media elements used belong to their respective copyright holders.