SqueakyBoba
SqueakyBoba
Rakuten

How do I invest in start-ups ???

10mo ago
SillyJellybean
SillyJellybean
Stealth10mo

How much are you looking to invest

SqueakyBoba
SqueakyBoba
Rakuten10mo

Upto a lakh

SillyJellybean
SillyJellybean
Stealth10mo

You can check out platforms like tyke but be wary. It's more difficult to make good money through there plus it's illiquid.

Until the company raises more rounds or goes public you can't do much with that money. Finding buyers for your equity will be difficult.

Might be better for you to invest in some startup round directly where you know the founders/team personally.

PeppyCoconut
PeppyCoconut
Stealth10mo

You wont get allocation for 1 lakh. Ideally start at 5 lakhs, so do it once you are there. Also, when you start be mentally ready to make at least 10 bets. With the hit rate of success its only way the asset class makes sense for you.

You should try signing up on AngelList and apply to join a syndicate you like and understand. By that I mean you understand the sectors and sub sectors they invest in. That way you can try to find opportunities closer to comfort zone. Happy to answer any more questions if you have.

When it comes to tyke and the likes read the agreement carefully, answer the following questions:

  1. What is the exact instrument you are investing in?
  2. What rights does the instrument provide the holder?
  3. How does liquidity work?
  4. Is this is a lending product or an equity? Not sure where they land.

Make a thorough assessment of what you own, the rights that ownership provides and how do you exit or liquidate plus recovery scenario in case it all goes to shit n

SwirlyBurrito
SwirlyBurrito
Stealth10mo

If you are looking to bring a lakh to the table then start presenting non monetary value to early stage startups and to provide that get equity for that amount

PrancingBanana
PrancingBanana
Stealth10mo

Mat kar bhai meri tarah sad ho jayega

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