The Art of Drafting Founders Agreements: Aligning Vision, Equity, and Control
In this article, I’ll walk you through the key clauses every ideal Founders Agreement should include. For reference, you can…
Mind Behind Labubu/Lafufu: How Pop Mart Built—and Risks—Its Collectible Empire
Pop Mart’s heavy reliance on its Labubu blind‑box model offers a high‑velocity consumer brand fueled by Gen Z demand—but risks abound. Trend…
PE/VC Essentials: Understanding Convertible Notes in India
If you're a startup in its early stages and grappling with valuation uncertainties, issuing Convertible Notes can be a smart…
Private Equity/Venture Capital Deals: May 2025
The diversity seen in May’s deal activity highlights a balanced investor strategy: long-term infrastructure and capital-intensive projects on one hand,…
PE/VC Essentials: Understanding a Shareholders’ Agreement
In India’s private equity (PE) landscape, investors typically acquire minority stakes in promoter-led, unlisted companies. This limited equity exposure compels…
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PE VC Essentials: Understanding a Share Subscription Agreement
In PE/VC investing, the term sheet signals interest, but it’s the Share Subscription Agreement (SSA) that crystallizes a transaction. The…
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PE/VC Essentials: Key Terms in a Termsheet
In the realm of PE VC transactions, the termsheet and the definitive agreements are foundational. A termsheet (“See IVCA Model…
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Private Equity/Venture Capital Deals: June 2025
The June activity reflects a more mature and calculated investment approach. Investors are showing a clear tilt toward control deals,…
