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Thoughts, frameworks and stories from Powai Lake Ventures and our founders.

Bootstrapping vs. Fundraising: Choosing the Right Path for Your Startup
4/12/2025

A candid look at the pros and cons of bootstrapping versus raising external capital, with real-world examples from Powai founders.

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The Powai Playbook: Crafting a 1-Page Pitch That Gets You a Coffee Meeting
2/27/2025

Forget 30-slide decks. Here’s our framework for a crisp note that lands on top of the pile and sparks investor curiosity.

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Unit Economics 101 for Consumer Startups in India
11/18/2024

Metrics, models and margin expectations we use while evaluating early-stage consumer plays across the subcontinent.

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Founders’ Mental Health: Lessons from the Lake
8/4/2024

Building in the Northern bank hostels is exhilarating—but also draining. Practical tips from Powai founders who’ve been there.

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Cap-table Cleanup: Why Angels Shouldn’t Take 30% on Day Zero
5/29/2024

A deep dive into common early-stage cap-table pitfalls, and how to keep yours clean for Series A.

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Powai to Porsche: Anatomy of a Successful Exit
12/10/2023

We reverse-engineer the journey of a stealth Powai Lake Ventures portfolio company that returned 50× in five years.

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