Bengaluru Business & Economics Terms

An acquisition primarily intended to recruit the target company's talented employees rather than its products.

High-net-worth individuals who provide early-stage capital to startups in exchange for equity.

The rate at which a startup spends its capital, typically measured monthly.

Capitalization table - a spreadsheet showing the equity ownership breakdown of a company.

A funding round where a company raises capital at a lower valuation than the previous round.

Offshore centers set up by multinational companies for technology development, R&D, and business operations.

A rapidly developing Bengaluru neighborhood emerging as a new startup and tech hub.

A neighborhood in Bengaluru known as the epicenter of India's startup ecosystem.

One of India's largest IT parks located in North Bengaluru, housing major global companies.

National Association of Software and Services Companies - India's premier IT industry body headquartered in Bengaluru.

A major road in Bengaluru that has become a prime IT and commercial corridor.

A significant change in a startup's business model, product, or target market while staying true to its core vision.

The degree to which a product satisfies strong market demand, essential for startup success.

The amount of time a startup can operate before running out of money, typically measured in months.

Nickname for Bengaluru, referring to its status as India's premier technology and startup hub.

A software distribution model where applications are hosted in the cloud and accessed via subscription.

The interconnected network of entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and support organizations that foster startup growth.

A non-binding document outlining the basic terms of a proposed investment in a startup.

A privately held startup company valued at over $1 billion.

An IT hub in East Bengaluru housing major tech companies and IT parks.