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What They Don’t Want You to Know

Rustic Flute
16 Feb • Read: 4 minutes

Hey there!

It’s Sparsh here!👋

Today, we peel back the curtain on controversial VC tactics in India and explore how major players like Sequoia are reshaping their strategies. We're diving deep into the dynamic world of venture capital, where every move counts and strategies are evolving in real-time. 📝

With bold insights and no-holds-barred analysis, our journey will uncover the tactics that could redefine funding norms. Fasten your seatbelt—it’s time for a revealing journey into high-stakes venture capital.💰

Stay tuned and buckle up! 🚀

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🎭The Dark Side of Indian VC Deals

If you've ever felt like some investors are playing a different game while founders struggle to keep up, you're not wrong. In India’s VC scene, power moves aren’t just about funding rounds—they can involve ghosting, blackmail, and even more extreme tactics. 🚧

A Reddit thread recently went viral, pulling back the curtain on some of the worst practices of Indian VCs. While it's easy to dismiss anonymous posts, this one aligns with whispers we’ve heard in closed rooms for years. 😶

The allegations? Everything from term-sheet ghosting to financial fraud claims being used as leverage.🚫

Here’s a glimpse into what was shared:

This isn’t just startup gossip—it’s a wake-up call for both investors and founders. If you're raising capital, it’s not just about who can fund you—it’s about who should fund you. And if you’re on the investing side? The VC reputation risk is very real.☠️

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But as the dust settles on these explosive revelations, bigger shifts are already stirring—trends that could redefine the funding landscape entirely. 💥

What if the very institutions once seen as pillars of financial might are about to upend their own playbooks? The answers lie in three pivotal developments:

✨Sequoia’s India Strategy Shift

Sequoia’s recalibration in India isn’t just a rebrand—it’s a bold pivot that may reshape the funding ecosystem. Traditionally, Sequoia leveraged its global clout to secure capital in emerging markets. Now, its India arm is charting its own course by🌎:

Embracing localized decision-making with tailored deal structures.📝
Focusing more on regional market dynamics.📊

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