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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
A candid look at the pros and cons of bootstrapping versus raising external capital, with real-world examples from Powai founders.
Read article →The Powai Playbook: Crafting a 1-Page Pitch That Gets You a Coffee Meeting
Forget 30-slide decks. Here’s our framework for a crisp note that lands on top of the pile and sparks investor curiosity.
Read article →Unit Economics 101 for Consumer Startups in India
Metrics, models and margin expectations we use while evaluating early-stage consumer plays across the subcontinent.
Read article →Founders’ Mental Health: Lessons from the Lake
Building in the Northern bank hostels is exhilarating—but also draining. Practical tips from Powai founders who’ve been there.
Read article →Cap-table Cleanup: Why Angels Shouldn’t Take 30% on Day Zero
A deep dive into common early-stage cap-table pitfalls, and how to keep yours clean for Series A.
Read article →Powai to Porsche: Anatomy of a Successful Exit
We reverse-engineer the journey of a stealth Powai Lake Ventures portfolio company that returned 50× in five years.
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