Coupon websites are a dime a dozen these days, but Hyderabad-based GrabOn has changed the game and the way we think about coupons. With a focus on creating a great user experience, genuine real-time coupons, and technology innovation, GrabOn is…
In 2014, a homegrown bootstrapped D2C brand called “Noise” started selling smartphone accessories like cases and covers on online platforms such as amazon and Flipkart. In 2017, it clocked about Rs 24 crore in sales, of which Rs 15 crore…
Recent studies show that only 48% of small businesses have met their financing needs. Many might argue it is because of the lack of funding sources, but we believe it is majorly because of the lack of knowledge and understanding…
Getting the right business finance is possibly the most critical event for a startup to ensure rapid growth. While the market relies heavily on angel investors and venture capitalists for funding, business loans are in no way behind. When availing…
If you are a startup founder looking for funds for your seed-stage startup, you would be familiar with angel investors. Angel investing is the type of financing where wealthy individuals invest their own money in high-growth, high-potential startups in their…
In this month’s Bootstrapped Heroes Stories edition, we bring to you the story of 5-Hour Energy Drink and its founder Manoj Bhargava. Starting on the shelves of mom-and-pop convenience stores, the 5-Hour Energy Drink is today counted among the greatest…
A billion-dollar business empire cannot be a reality with just a brilliant idea and a solid core team. Often, these ideas fail to come to fruition if not supplemented with enough capital. While it might look like venture capitalists and…
The D2C market in India has seen new brands mushrooming across the country, serving different industries, right from health and wellness, to food and beverage, to clothing and fashion. What keeps these D2C startups afloat is the generous funding from…
Premium D2C Personal Care brand Zlade has raised 1.1 Crores from Velocity, India’s largest revenue-based financier, across 3 rounds of financing. Pune-based Zlade was founded in 2015 and is one of India’s leading brands in the shaving and manscaping category.…
Per a survey by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the trends for online shopping have changed tremendously since the pandemic. While many brands have had to revamp their business models to ensure business continuity, one brand had…
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