Startup? Can You Figure Out If You Need An ‘Accelerator’ Or An ‘Incubator’?

Considering that the entrepreneur wave is at an all-time high the world over, the ecosystem too has been responding positively to keep up the tempo and give the rising trend a further boost. The fact remains that a majority of startups that are launched fail to survive past the crucial first year and the ‘great idea’ often dies with it. To better their chances of succeeding in the long run, they need handholding at various levels. They require mentorship and understanding of the business which can help them scale up. And to...

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Land of the rising sun shining benevolently on India

Global investors, including early-stage investors, are actively looking to grab a pie of India's growth story because its thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem is seen as one of the most lucrative investment destinations across the world. While US investors have been active in the Indian start-up scene for long, it is now the turn of Japanese investors to commit significant investment and management focus to grab the India opportunity. According...

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GreenHouse Ventures Accelerator names startup for its accelerator programme

Gurgaon-based GHV Accelerator on Tuesday said it has selected the first startup for its accelerator programme. Launched last month, Gurgaon-based LazyLad is a mobile application that connects customers with nearby and local retailers, who can upload their inventory on the platform, which in turn is organised by the startup. The company works on an asset light model and lets sellers handle own logistics. "Frugality is what impressed me the most in this model," said Vikram Upadhyaya, chief mentor at GHV. "India is one of the fastest growing...

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How to build a scalable business: GHV Accelerator Founder

What is scalability? Scalability is the capacity of a company or system or a process within an organisation to manage the increase in demand. That is, a business is said to be scalable when it can be expanded enough to accommodate the growing business needs. Scalability helps a business grow as per its full potential. Scalable conditions provide a room for economic growth within a company. _Investors invest only in businesses that are scalable. Scalability is important criteria for investors in deciding whether to invest in a particular...

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After eCommerce & mCommerce, nCommerce may become the 'Next Big Thing'

In recent years, e-commerce has taken the world by storm, changing the way we shopped, forever. Its newer avatar, m-commerce, has further accelerated the pace of growth in this segment, considering smartphone penetration itself is at an all time high. The situation is no different in India where out of a total population of roughly 1.2 billion, 900 million already have a mobile subscription. However, only 110-120 million of them own a smartphone....

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Parameters overseas investors consider before investing in India

There is a constant buzz about India having become a hotbed for overseas investors, more so, since the BJP-led government took over the reins of the country in 2014. Add to it the fact that the ‘startup culture’ is at an all time high in the country with more students and corporate professionals jumping onto the entrepreneurship bandwagon than ever before. Given the scenario, there is little reason why investors wouldn’t be all wide-eyed, considering...

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Leveraging technology for a competitive edge (ENTREPRENEUR INDIA)

If there is one thing in common amongst leading businesses across the globe, it is the fact that technology is an integral part of their overall business strategy. I have always emphasised on the need for startups to clear the Concept of T.E.S.T. and POC to improve their chances of succeeding in the market. In my previous articles, I have already elaborated on three aspects of T.E.S.T., i.e., ‘Team’ and ‘Execution’. In continuation, I’ll be covering ‘Technology’ in today’s post. There is no doubt that technology will drive...

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