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The term “angel investor” has become more commonly known over recent years. These angel inventors are like modern day heroes for any entrepreneurs who have worked hard on their idea to turn it into a fruitful plan. At this point, we must understand and know some of the terms used in the business and startup world. The most important and commonly used term that you will find here is "angel investing". Yes, you heard that right. Today in Startup Buzz, we will talk about 5 angel investors that you can look up to for mentorship.

Now guys imagine the following scenario. You have a brilliant product idea, do quite a bit of research, and take a few friends' opinions, but when you launch the product's beta version, you don’t get the expected response. Possibly because it does not have the right product market fit. In this episode of Startup Buzz, let’s look at these 5 steps on how to find a product market fit.

In the wake to give a stable and sustainable platform to women entrepreneurs, various forms of support are offered. From Government schemes and banking support to private ventures, a lot of people have actively joined the bandwagon in an attempt to help women entrepreneurs bring their business ideas to life.

Now imagine guys that you have an amazing idea with real potential, a great team, and a well-developed plan, but one thing is missing- the funds to get off the round. So this is where seed funding steps in. Seed funding not only allows for crucial development but also provides founders with a way to invest in initial marketing or public relations and building a successful sales team. Yes, you heard that right. In this episode of the Startup Buzz podcast, we will talk about 5 steps to get seed funding.

Did you know that Lenskart isn’t the first start-up founded by Peyush Bansal? In fact, it isn’t even the first eyewear-related start-up that he has founded. Yes, you heard that right. Today in Startup Buzz, we will talk about Lenskart's Secret Success Strategy.

I have often heard parents worried about using baby products that are toxins free. The craze for these organic products is palpable simply because they mean no harm to our skin, hair, gut, and ourselves in general. This common problem associated with Indian parenting has been addressed through Mamaearth’s innovative product line. Today, in Startup Buzz, we'll talk about one such fastest-growing brand that has reached the 100 cr club.

Now, who doesn't love a steaming cup of chai? But what if I told you that this young guy from MP, made a business worth a crore just by selling chai? That's right. In this episode, we will tell you about Prafull Billore, a young entrepreneur from the Dhar District of Madhya Pradesh who became a celebrity and made a 4cr company by just selling tea.

Beauty and makeup is one segment of the market that has seen abundant growth in the past few years. RENEE Cosmetics, a new age beauty brand has breached the Rs 100 crore annual run rate or revenue run rate within 20 months after the Ahmedabad-based startup restarted its operations post-Covid in 2020. According to the company’s co-founder Ashutosh Valani, the firm is spearheading to reach the Rs 200 crore mark by the end of 2023 and is aiming to become a Rs 500 crore revenue company by 2024. Yes, that's right. Today in Startup Buzz we will talk about the Fastest 100 Crore Indian Beauty Brand “Renee”.

Over the last few years, people have become obsessed with their appearances, and this has led to the vast expansion of the beauty market. The Indian Beauty Industry back in 2014 had its own constraints. This is why the audience either preferred to source makeup and beauty products from other countries or ended up with incorrect shades that wouldn’t pair with Indian skin tones. But one cosmetic company provided a more compatible and affordable range that is suited for the Indian complexion. Sugar Cosmetics became the fastest-growing premium cosmetics brand in India which was started by Vineeta Singh and her husband Kaushik Mukherjee. Today in Startup Buzz, I will show you how a young and new cosmetic company competed with the biggies and rose to its success.

Now we all know that Shark Tank India is back with its second edition and has a new line-up for this season. In this new season, we’ll be seeing the co-founder of Car Dekho Group, InsuranceDekho.com, and CEO Amit Jain as a new face. Now Car Dekho is the first Indian app of its kind and today we are going to tell you all about it. Today in Startup Buzz, let's talk about the successful journey of Amit Jain and Car Dekho.

In this episode, we will tell you how exactly the fastest cooking device got its funding. The funding round was led by angel investor Mayur Desai, who infused the first tranche of Rs. 16 crores for 16% equity. The round also saw the participation of NRI investor Nirbhay Gandhi, who put in Rs 1 crore for 1% equity. Founder and CEO Sanandan Sudhir added that the brand is in talks with other strategic investors to raise another INR 3 crore as part of the round.

This episode talks about Zoho an Indian company that operates on Work From Village model and becomes a Unicorn. Amid the economic slowdown, Chennai-based global technology company Zoho Corporation has recently announced it has reached $1 billion in annual revenue, riding on its diversified product portfolio. Zoho is till date a bootstrapped company. The company still uses its own resources to grow without relying on external investment.

This episode talks about the Startup India Mission. Startup India is a flagship initiative of the Government of India, intended to build a strong ecosystem that is conducive to the growth of startup businesses. It aims to drive sustainable economic growth and generate large-scale employment opportunities. The Government through this initiative aims to empower startups to grow through innovation and design.

Are you looking for venture capital that’ll help take your company from an early-stage promise to a thriving enterprise with superstar potential? If so, you’ll need to be able to successfully pitch to the right companies. Hey guys. In this episode, Namitaa Sachdeva is going to tell you about the 5 best venture capitals for your financial guidance.

In this episode, learn How to build an effective core team for your startup. We'll discuss ways to build a team, choose the right people to lead your startup, and identify key success factors for building a successful team.

If you have built a startup and looking for funding but don't know where to go. This episode will solve your problem as it discusses the 2 important modes of funding that is "Equity" and "Grants". Both of these are discussed in detail and the major differences between them are highlighted.

In this episode, you get to know how you can avail of funding from the government for your start-up. The scheme is called Start-up India Seed Fund Scheme or SISFS. This episode also talks about the eligibility criteria its benefits etc. Tune in to know more!

In this episode, know the meaning of an elevator pitch, and few do's and don'ts of an elevator pitch, and ways and means of making an elevator pitch effective.

In this episode, we learn how "Mensa" Brand became a unicorn in just 6 months. Its strategies, working model, and company are discussed in detail. Tune in to know more.

To make a startup successful you need a lot more just than an idea. So what is it that is coming in the way of a successful venture? This episode talks about a few myths that revolve around starting a startup.