Bengaluru

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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