Understanding the Financing Challenges Faced By Startups in India

Abstract

With growing demand for entrepreneurship in India, we see a lot of startup companies coming up in recent years. With these kinds of numbers, it is important to see how these startups. finance their ventures, and who their stakeholders are. This paper covers the different funding options that startups have at different stages, along with a brief description of each of them and what the startups look for while selecting them. ft includes examples of some startup companies and the various factors that prompted them to go for that funding option. The paper concludes with a discussion of the pros and cons of each option, and certain pitfalls that need to be avoided.