Preparing documents…
Preparing documents…
Eligibility, the application on the Startup India portal, and what documentation actually gets approved fast.
Incorporated under 10 years, turnover under ₹100 crore in any prior year, and working towards innovation or improvement.
Register the entity with incorporation and PAN details.
A specific, evidence-backed description of what's novel about your product or process — generic pitches get sent back.
Applications are typically reviewed within 2–3 weeks.
Tax exemptions, easier patent filing, and self-certification under labor laws — what DPIIT Startup India recognition really gets you, and the eligibility rules.
Sizing the pool, vesting cliffs, and the difference between granted and exercised — mistakes that are expensive to unwind post-funding.
What investors actually look for in due diligence, folder by folder.