This report from CB Insights provides the annual list of the 100 most promising private fintech companies in the world. This year’s winners are working chiefly on A2A payments, spend management automation, and embedded finance among others. For this week’s posts, click on the paragraph links.
Tech Posts
Analysis of Databricks’ AI Acquisitions
Cloud Stocks: Klaviyo Tests the IPO Market
Best of Bootstrapping
Why Bootstrapping is So Important
Why 99% of Entrepreneurs Face Rejection and How to Overcome It
Don’t Go to VCs as a Beggar – Go as a King!
Excess is NOT Required for Success
Roundtable Recap
October 12 – Why Do VCs Reject Entrepreneurs?
Upcoming 1Mby1M Roundtables
As part of the 1M/1M initiative, Sramana Mitra offers free online strategy roundtables for entrepreneurs looking to discuss positioning, financing, and other aspects of a startup venture. Only the first five who register to pitch will be able to present their business ideas. These roundtables are public forums and recordings of all sessions are available here. Entrepreneurs who pitch at the roundtables will receive media exposure through the 1M/1M roundtable recap column which is posted on Sramana’s blog and elsewhere. All attendees are able to join in on the conversations via a live chat.
October 19 – Register Here.
October 26 – Register Here.
November 2 – Register Here.
November 3 – Sramana Mitra on India’s Prospects in the Age of AI. Register Here.
November 9 – Register Here.
November 30 – Register Here.
Those who register to pitch will receive instructions on the preparation required, including a roundtable slides pitch template. We also recommend using the 1Mby1M Self Assessment Tool to help prepare to pitch. If you are interested in being introduced to investors, please read the Investor Introductions page.
