Market Creating Innovations – The Founder’s Holy Grail

Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey needs much more than a great idea. Many a time, Start-up creation/growth is driven by passion, purpose, and personal biases. For Founders in the early stages of their Startup journey,... Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey needs much more than a great idea. Many a time, Start-up creation/growth is...

Decoding Fintech Lending

The Indian FinTech Landscape has been through a sea change in the last 5-6 years. Lending has been one of the primary offerings that start-ups in this sector have been vying for. We have observed... The Indian FinTech Landscape has been through a sea change in the last 5-6 years. Lending has been...

Why do Exits matter? Because in every business journey there should come a final point of – ‘Arrival’.

In the startup world, there are a number of visionary landmarks to strive for. However, the specific end goal for start-ups is an exit strategy that benefits everybody involved – the founders, investors, employees, advisors,... In the startup world, there are a number of visionary landmarks to strive for. However, the specific end...

Innovative startups poised to get a boost with the National Health Stack

The past week saw a story go viral - Shannon Dingle, an American mother of six, and a rape victim, created and carried her health resume to a hospital, and the surprised doctors were enthused... The past week saw a story go viral - Shannon Dingle, an American mother of six, and a...

India’s Deep Tech Startups — Taking on the World

The Indian economic growth story really began in the early 90s when US-based IT companies began to outsource work to the low-cost and skilled talent pool in India. Since then India has become one of... The Indian economic growth story really began in the early 90s when US-based IT companies began to outsource...

Are we ready for the next wave of Cybersecurity challenges?

“There are only two types of companies: those that have been hacked and those that will be” – Robert Mueller, FBI Director, 2012.  As per the Official 2017 Annual Cybercrime Report published by Cybersecurity Ventures, there were 3.8... “There are only two types of companies: those that have been hacked and those that will be” –...

Road to scaling Product Startups

At a recent product conference, I moderated a session “Road to scaling products” which is definitely a crucial aspect to address for the ultimate success of a venture. At Endiya Partners, we believe in investing in innovation-led... At a recent product conference, I moderated a session “Road to scaling products” which is definitely a crucial...

The 4P’S to Build a Winning Team for Your Startup

With the slow down in funding take a bite out startups, it’s very difficult for the entrepreneurs to hire the right talent to ensure their success. Today’s young generation has the choice to work for... With the slow down in funding take a bite out startups, it’s very difficult for the entrepreneurs to...

Demystifying Unicorn Terms (If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is)

2015 has been a stellar year for Indian Start-ups by every yardstick. The Year witnessed the US $5 billion of total funding in Start-ups with 3 more companies entering the billion-dollar ‘Unicorn’ club. Continuing the... 2015 has been a stellar year for Indian Start-ups by every yardstick. The Year witnessed the US $5...

Growth, Exits or Just a Mirage: VC Musings

More than $6B has been invested in India Startups in 2015 per VCCEdge. 764 Startups have been funded this year compared to 263 in 2014 according to Tracxn. Per Nasscom, India ranks third among global... More than $6B has been invested in India Startups in 2015 per VCCEdge. 764 Startups have been funded...