Get clarity on startup structures LLP, Private Limited, C Corp, and more and how each affects fundraising. Understand the mechanics of debt vs equity, primary vs secondary shares, and how your cap table evolves. Learn how dilution works and how to protect your stake as you grow. Make funding decisions with confidence and control.

Master core financial concepts like time value of money, cash flow statements, and payback periods. Learn how to apply DCF analysis, use discount rates, and compare NPV vs IRR to evaluate decisions. Understand your ROI from an investor’s lens. This is the finance module every founder wishes they had earlier.

earn the difference between pre-money and post-money valuation and why it matters. Understand how dilution is directly tied to how your company is valued. Explore how VCs assess valuation using DCF, the Venture Method, and market comparables. We’ll also cover how to negotiate your valuation with confidence, using real benchmarks from the Indian startup ecosystem.

Understand the accrual concept and how revenue and expenses should be recognized in your startup’s books. Learn the difference between Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), and why they matter. Compare accrual vs cash accounting and know which one investors expect. This module helps you stay financially sharp and audit-ready from day one.

Learn how assets, liabilities, and equity come together to define your company’s financial position. Break down key terms like revenue, COGS, overheads, EBITDA, depreciation, taxes, and net income. Understand non-cash expenses and how they impact your financials. See how the Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss statement connect and what ratios matter most to founders and investors.

Understand the moving parts of working capital inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash. Learn the different types of working capital and how to manage them effectively. Explore working capital cycles and how they impact your cash flow. Use key ratios to track efficiency and make smarter operating decisions.

Learn how to build an annual budget that aligns with your growth goals. Understand the fundamentals of financial forecasting and how to create projections that investors can trust. Explore scenario analysis to prepare for best- and worst-case outcomes. Get clear on the difference between operating and capital expenditures and how each affects your runway.

Explore the full spectrum of startup funding grants, debt, and equity and when to use each. Learn the nuances of debt financing through banks, NBFCs, venture debt, and revenue-based financing. Understand ideal equity dilution at different stages and how to think about long-term ownership. Dive into cap table mechanics and how valuation choices shape your future rounds.

Understand what an MIS (Management Information System) is and why it’s essential for founders. Learn how to build your own MIS to track performance and make informed decisions. Explore key KPIs every startup should monitor plus industry-specific metrics that matter. Go beyond numbers and learn how to use KPIs to tell a compelling story to investors and your team.

Learn what goes into a professional, investor-ready data room from financials and legal docs to traction and team details. Get the basics of crafting a strong investor deck that aligns with your data room. Understand how to structure, maintain, and update your materials to build trust and speed up due diligence. Be ready when opportunity knocks.

Learn why storytelling is at the heart of every successful fundraise. Understand what investors truly look for team, traction, TAM, KPIs, and competitive edge. Dive into how to position your startup within a VC’s investment thesis. This module brings it all together, helping you craft a compelling narrative that connects the dots and gets investors excited.

Learn why storytelling is at the heart of every successful fundraise. Understand what investors truly look for team, traction, TAM, KPIs, and competitive edge. Dive into how to position your startup within a VC’s investment thesis. This module brings it all together, helping you craft a compelling narrative that connects the dots and gets investors excited.