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There are 2 types of #startup:- 1) One sell snake venom directly 2) Others go for #IPO and do the same thing economically; and kill the #investing intent of many retail #investors within days/months !! Enjoy the rave party in Dalal street and continue to invest in new age IPO's 😀

The startup landscape is evolving rapidly. We saw the merger of restaurant start-ups, Mr Yum and me&u, highlighting a changing landscape for venture capitalists. In the past, investors often paid limited attention to their smaller investments, but now they're increasingly focused on protecting themselves from potential losses. This shift is reflected in negotiations over preference shares and mergers, with Mr Yum and me&u being just one example of this trend. The consolidation in the tech industry comes as cash-burning startups face challenges in raising fresh capital at higher valuations. It's a sign of the new times in a dynamic and evolving startup ecosystem. https://lnkd.in/gdRMzdqd #startup #restaurant #food #tech #vc #venturecapital #startups #merger

Whenever the IPO of a new age company (especially an aggregator) is announced, the key questions we ask internally are: What if a company has an IPO as the only conduit to give money back to its existing investors? Irrespective of fundamentals of the business and sustainability of operations, would all the existing investors make best efforts to make the IPO happen at any cost? It is possible. But the market always has a way of bringing in the correction, either before the IPO or after an IPO. #ipo #businessquestions #entrepreneurship #startup #vc #venturecapital #criticalquestions #business

Going public is not the only viable option (even today), though still plausible if you are ready with the right resources, infrastructure, and business model optimised for positive sustainable growth. https://lnkd.in/gysi_RqQ #startups #ipo #m&a

Startup bankruptcies could be a bottoming? | Pre-IPO Stock Market Update – Nov 3, 2023 - OliveAI, Convoy, Pebble, Hello Bello all declared bankruptcy or had a fire sale - Each were big companies that a few years back would have easily been able to raise additional capital to keep going - Large business failures like this force startup CEOs to recognize that they need to drive to profitability fast in order to control their own destiny and also acknowledge that the valuations of their businesses are not going back to 2021 levels - The goal is to get to market clearing prices and these realizations are catalysts to get the market there Invest in pre-IPO stocks with AG Dillon Funds - www.agdillon.com

Some good points from Rosh Wijayarathna and Matthew Gehl on exit routes. Marquee Clients: "Startups should think of their exit strategy right from the start, and when onboarding big clients, think of them as potential buyers and whether they would be able to afford your ideal valuation: “If I am looking at pivoting or scaling a company, I’d look at whether we are selling the right products to attract those kinds of people.” IPO: Not yet back but will remain an attractive option. “There's no other exit option out there that allows a founder to remain in charge of their company, other than doing nothing. An IPO allows you to access different pools of capital while keeping that strategic leadership of the company.”

Honasa Consumer, the parent company of Mamaearth, made its stock market debut today at ₹330 per share, a premium of around 2% to its IPO price of ₹324. Honasa Consumer IPO opened for public subscription on October 31 and closed on November 2. The public issue was subscribed 7.61 times on the last day of subscription.    Follow for more such insightful news and business related updates.  #squareupp #news #business #startup #webdevelopement #mamaearth Mamaearth

This is an interesting insight: In 1980, 9 out of 10 tech IPOs were profitable. In 2021, it was 1 in 5. Among all venture-backed companies, in 1980, 78% were profitable; in 2021, 10%. Among the 13 VC-backed companies that went public in 2022, not one was profitable. Source: https://lnkd.in/greFqr9x #market #investment #ipo #startup