Skip to content
PHASE 01 APPLICATIONS OPEN • OPEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
ISFM

Latest updates.

Startup Pitch Deck: A Complete Guide to Creating an Investor-Ready Pitch Deck in India

Learn how incubators and accelerators support startups in India through mentoring, product development, government funding programmes, investor readiness and growth.

Incubators and Accelerators in India: A Complete Guide to Startup Growth, Mentorship, Funding and Investor Readiness

Learn how incubators and accelerators support startups in India through mentoring, product development, government funding programmes, investor readiness and growth.

Common Startup Fundraising Mistakes: 20 Critical Errors Founders Must Avoid When Raising Capital

Explore 20 critical startup fundraising mistakes and learn how to avoid poor investor targeting, unrealistic valuations, weak financial planning, excessive…

Calculate Runway Before Starting a Funding Round

Fundraising should not begin with a founder suddenly realising: “We only have a few months of cash left.” Before starting…

Do Not Wait Until the Startup Is Almost Out of Cash

Running out of cash is one of the most obvious reasons a startup may need funding. But it is also…

Should a Startup Raise Funding Before Revenue?

One of the most common questions early-stage founders face is: “Should we raise funding before we start generating revenue?” There…

Funding Should Solve a Defined Business Requirement

Startup fundraising often begins with a number. “We want to raise ₹50 lakh.” “We are looking for ₹2 crore.” “We…

What Evidence Suggests That Additional Capital Can Create Meaningful Progress?

Raising capital is often presented as an important milestone for a startup. But receiving investment is not, by itself, evidence…

What Specific Milestone Will This Funding Help Us Achieve?

When founders prepare to raise capital, one question can reveal whether the fundraising plan is genuinely strategic or simply built…

Why Do Startups Need Money? Understanding Why Funding Matters

Every startup begins with an idea, but turning that idea into a sustainable business requires more than vision and ambition.…