An increasing number of Indian startup founders are giving up over 40% equity till their Series A rounds, prioritizing growth capital over long-term ownership. These sizeable fundraises fuel rapid expansion but also dilute founders’ control, often curbing their influence in shaping the company’s future.
According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, founders of around 10 early-stage startups have diluted more than 40% stake in their recent fundraises. The list includes Dale Vaz’s stock trading app Sahi, fintech firm DPDzero,…








