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How do I create momentum and FOMO so investors commit instead of stalling? Run the whole process in parallel and time-boxed so investors feel a real deadline and real competition, because a 'maybe' is almost always a polit... Advanced 3 resources → SAFE or convertible note or priced round: which instrument should I raise on? For a fast, cheap seed, use a SAFE (post-money, with a cap) if your investors accept it: no interest, no maturity, minimal legal cost. In India the... Advanced 3 resources → What are the key deal terms in a seed term sheet, and which ones actually matter? Beyond valuation, the terms that bite are liquidation preference (insist on 1x non-participating), the option pool and whether it comes out of pre-... Advanced 3 resources → Where and how should I incorporate to raise, and does the Delaware flip still make sense for Indian founders? If your customers and team are in India, incorporate a Pvt Ltd in India, it is simpler and most Indian seed investors expect it. Flip to a Delaware... Advanced 3 resources → How do I handle a down round, a bridge, or running low on cash before I hit my next milestone? The moment you see you will miss your milestone, act: cut burn hard and raise a bridge from your existing investors before you are desperate, insid... Advanced 3 resources →

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