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50 Startups Funded Without Equity: 2025 Report Q1
- In 2025, equity-free funding has become a significant trend in the startup ecosystem, providing an alternative to giving up company shares for capital.
- Moonshotnx has assisted 50 startups in securing funding without relinquishing any equity, showcasing the potential of this approach for the future of venture funding.
- The Moonshotnx Capital Stack Platform offers funding through grants and credit, delaying equity conversion until founders are ready.
- Key stats from the 2025 Equity-Free Funding Report include funding 50 startups, with 86% retaining 100% ownership, across 12 countries, issuing $2.5 million in non-dilutive capital.
- Moonshotnx's global reach spans 12 countries, empowering startups across various sectors such as Fintech, Climate Tech, EdTech, and Health.
- Over 60% of funded startups would have faced challenges in raising traditional equity due to early-stage risks, unproven models, or regional limitations.
- The Capital Stack model's speed to funding is highlighted with grant decisions within 7-14 days, grant disbursal within 14 days, and instant credit matching.
- Founders praise the model for providing non-dilutive funding, enabling them to reach milestones and build real businesses without the immediate pressure of equity dilution.
- The Moonshotnx platform aims to support over 500 startups, expand its capital model, and provide new opportunities for funding the innovative ventures of tomorrow.
- The model emphasizes that equity should follow traction, not precede it, allowing founders to secure funding without compromising ownership.
- The movement towards equity-free funding signifies a shift in how startups can access capital, showing that bold growth is possible without sacrificing control over their companies.
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Capital Stack Funding Toolkit for Pre-Seed Founders
- Raising capital as a pre-seed founder in 2025 means navigating changing rules in traditional VC funding.
- Capital stacking offers a strategy to fund a startup without compromising vision or equity.
- A pre-seed capital stack typically includes grants, credit, convertible instruments, and equity.
- Start with grants, the most founder-friendly funding, regardless of early stage.
- Credit can be a strategic tool to extend runway, but use it wisely to avoid delays in failure.
- Understand convertible instruments like SAFE notes and STACK Note to make informed decisions.
- Create a funding readiness checklist before pitching to ensure clarity and preparedness.
- Plan fundraising with multiple phases: discovery, application, preparation, milestone proof, investor outreach, and close.
- Consider alternative platforms that blend funding models for a tailored approach.
- Protect ownership by funding wisely and preserving negotiation leverage for future rounds.
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Q1 2025 Startup Funding Breakdown: What Founders Need to Know Before Raising Capital
- In Q1 2025, global venture capital investment reached $113 billion, showing a 17% increase from Q4 2024 and a 54% increase year-over-year.
- However, early-stage investment declined to $24 billion, the lowest in five quarters, emphasizing the challenges for early-stage founders.
- Investors are increasingly focusing on companies with revenue, users, and clear exits, making Series B+ investments popular again.
- Corporate Venture Capital saw a surge in Q1 2025, with over 1,215 corporate-backed startup rounds, emphasizing strategic value beyond capital.
- Founders addressing sustainability and impact issues are gaining traction, as LPs push for mission-aligned innovation in funding decisions.
- Alternative funding models are on the rise as early-stage founders explore options beyond traditional equity raises.
- Investors prioritize founder quality over market size, valuing traits like grit, storytelling, resilience, and founder-market fit in a competitive funding environment.
- Founders raising funds in 2025 are advised to understand their capital stack options and set specific traction milestones to justify future fundraising.
- Building relationships pre-raise is crucial, while utilizing founder-first tools like certain platforms can offer alternatives to conventional fundraising approaches.
- Amid the evolving funding landscape, the key lies in building with intention, layering capital intelligently, and focusing on creating solutions that address future needs.
- Success in the changed funding world will belong to founders who view capital as fuel, build with clarity and creativity, and adapt to the new rules of fundraising.
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KEC International Q4 Results: Profit Meets Estimates As Order Book Surges
- KEC International reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 268 crore in Q4, meeting analysts' expectations.
- For the full year, KEC International's profit increased to Rs 571 crore from Rs 347 crore in the previous fiscal.
- The company's FY25 order intake rose 36% YoY to Rs 24,689 crore, with an order book of over Rs 40,000 crore.
- The board recommended a final dividend of Rs 5.5 per share for FY25, subject to shareholders' approval.
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India Focused On Ensuring Customer Safety On Digital Highway, Says Scindia
- India is focusing on ensuring customer safety on the digital highway, according to Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
- The country has excelled in domestic communications manufacturing, 5G rollout, and is among the top nations filing for 6G patents.
- Scindia launched the Sanchar Mitra Scheme to strengthen the connection between the telecom sector and citizens.
- India positions itself as a hub for designing, solving, and scaling in the telecom sector.
- The government's role is to provide licenses once conditions are met by companies for satellite communication services.
- India prioritizes customer protection with initiatives like Kavach to safeguard against fraud and spam.
- The Sanchar Mitra Scheme empowers youth as digital ambassadors to enhance the telecom ecosystem.
- India Mobile Congress 2025, scheduled for October, will feature over 1.5 lakh visitors from 150+ countries.
- IMC 2025 aims to connect startups with investors, feature over 800 speakers, and engage in 100 conference sessions.
- The event will highlight emerging telecom technologies, job readiness, and digital security efforts.
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Vedanta Plans World Class Higher Educational Institute In Puri, Says Anil Agarwal
- Vedanta Ltd. chairman Anil Agarwal announced plans for a world-class higher educational institute in Odisha's Puri.
- The institute will be a not-for-profit, digital-first university aiming to attract the best faculty and students from India and abroad.
- Agarwal emphasized the need for such educational institutions in India to provide world-class education and research opportunities.
- The project initially faced some challenges with land acquisition, but Vedanta remains committed to establishing the university in Odisha.
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India's PC Market Grows 8.1% To 3.3 Million Units; HP Leads With 29% Share
- India's personal computer market grew by 8.1% to 3.3 million units in the March 2025 quarter, driven by Republic Day sales and heavy shipment push across sales channels.
- HP leads the market with a 29.1% share, while Lenovo shows the highest growth at 34.8% year-on-year, capturing an 18.9% market share in the first quarter of 2025.
- Dell's PC supplies declined by 3.4% year-on-year, holding the third position in the market with a 15.6% share, while Acer recorded 7.6% growth with a 15.4% market share.
- Consumer segment experienced an 8.9% growth, driven by Republic Day sales and increased channel presence, while the e-tail channel grew by 21.9% year-on-year in the reported quarter.
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PTC India Q4 Results: Net Profit Jumps Fourfold To Rs 372 Crore On Exceptional Gain
- PTC India Ltd. posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 371.87 crore in the March quarter, a fourfold increase compared to the previous year.
- The significant jump in profit was mainly due to an exceptional gain of Rs 305.96 crore from divesting its subsidiary, PTC Energy Ltd to ONGC Green.
- Total income for the quarter decreased to Rs 3,030.51 crore from Rs 3,510.02 crore a year ago.
- For the financial year 2025, PTC India reported a net profit of Rs 976.24 crore compared to Rs 533.16 crore in the previous year.
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PRODUCTHEAD: Doomed to repeat their failures
- Software development is an ongoing process, not a one-time event, and requires adaptation and flexibility.
- The desire for certainty in project management often leads to ignoring the challenges and uncertainties in software development.
- Building software is complex and different from constructing physical structures like skyscrapers, as it involves constant change and adaptation.
- Product management is challenging due to the ever-changing user needs, business contexts, and market dynamics.
- Success in product management relies on collaboration with various experts and the ability to adjust course as needed.
- Uncertainty is inherent in software development, and acknowledging it is crucial for effective product management.
- Lessons about the nature of software development, uncertainty, and the role of product management need to be continually reinforced.
- Transformation should not be treated as a project but as an ongoing, adaptive process to increase the chances of success.
- Clarity and effective communication are essential for product managers to succeed in collaboration and achieve satisfaction.
- Product management coaching and continuous learning are valuable tools for product professionals aiming for success.
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Do You Know Why Fund Kaveri Is Trending?
- The #FundKaveriEngine hashtag is trending on social media, aiming to bring attention to the indigenous Kaveri Engine project led by India's Gas Turbine Research Establishment for fighter aircrafts.
- Started in the 1980s, the Kaveri Engine faced technical challenges and was eventually shelved in the 2010s, leading to India relying on imported engines for its defense needs.
- Recent delays in the delivery of imported jet engines for Tejas LCA-Mk1A brought focus back on the Kaveri Engine, with netizens advocating for more indigenous technology in defense.
- Prominent figures, including journalist Shiv Aroor, showed support for #FundKaveriEngine, emphasizing the need for developing indigenous defense technology in India.
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SBI Life Insurance And Vidyaniti Buy 4.25% Unit Holding In NHAI For Rs 1,100 Crore
- SBI Life Insurance and Vidyaniti collectively acquired a 4.25% unit-holding in NHAI for Rs 1,100 crore.
- The acquisition involved a total of 8.24 crore units, constituting a 4.25% unit-holding in National Highways Infra Trust.
- SBI Life Insurance acquired 3.74 crore units, representing a 1.93% holding, while Vidyaniti LLP purchased over 4.49 crore units, translating to a 2.3% unit-holding.
- The units were acquired at an average price of Rs 133.57 each, with a total transaction value of Rs 1,100.61 crore for the combined purchase.
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Byju's Learning App Delisted From Google Playstore Due To Non-Payment To Vendor
- Byju's Learning App has been delisted from Google Playstore due to non-payment of dues to its vendor Amazon Web Services.
- AWS has been trying to resolve payment issues with Think and Learn, the company operating under Byju's brand, since April last year.
- The app remains available on Apple's App Store, while Byju's Premium Leaning app and Byju's Exam Prep app are still available on Google Playstore.
- The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has initiated insolvency proceedings against Byju's based on appeals by various investors.
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Government Removes Port Restrictions On Certain Value-Added Leather Products
- The government has removed port restrictions on exports of certain value-added leather products like finished, wet blue, and EI-tanned leather.
- This move is expected to reduce compliance burden and enhance ease of doing business for exporters in the leather sector.
- Export of specified leather products is now allowed from any port or Inland Container Depot, removing the previous restrictions.
- The decision aims to streamline export procedures, reduce transaction costs, benefit MSME exporters, and boost India's leather export competitiveness.
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Government Imposes Curbs On Imports Of Cabinet Hinges, Roller Chains
- The government has imposed import restrictions on cabinet hinges and roller chains below specified price points to deter cheap shipments from countries like China.
- Import of cabinet hinges below Rs 280 per kilogram and roller chains under Rs 235 per kilogram face these curbs, with importers needing permission from the DGFT for lower-priced imports.
- The move aims to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports, especially from China, which has significantly contributed to India's trade deficit.
- India's trade deficit with China widened to $99.2 billion in the last fiscal, highlighting the importance of measures to enhance local production and minimize dependence on imports.
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Mota-Engil CEO Says Company Stock Worth Twice Its Current Value
- Mota-Engil CEO believes the company's stock is undervalued and should be worth twice its current value.
- The stock fell by 27% since the first-half results in August, attracting short sellers like Muddy Waters Capital's Domino Master Fund.
- CEO Carlos Mota dos Santos mentioned that the stock's value is not justified by short positions and should be worth more than double its current price.
- The company's market value stands at €776.8 million ($847 million), with expectations of maintaining a strong order book due to ongoing projects in Africa, Latin America, and Portugal.
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