{"id":34078,"date":"2026-03-30T20:42:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T15:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/?p=34078"},"modified":"2026-03-30T22:57:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T17:27:14","slug":"what-is-seed-funding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/","title":{"rendered":"Seed Funding: Meaning, Process &#038; How to Raise It for Startups"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #005c31;color:#005c31\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #005c31;color:#005c31\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/#What_is_Seed_Funding_Meaning_and_Size\" >What is Seed Funding? (Meaning and Size)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/#What_is_Seed_Funding_for_Startups\" >What is Seed Funding for Startups?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/#Seed_Funding_Round_Size\" >Seed Funding Round Size<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/#How_Seed_Funding_Works\" >How Seed Funding Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/#What_Does_Seed_Funding_Help_You_Achieve\" >What Does Seed Funding Help You Achieve?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/#1_Build_Your_Product\" >1. Build Your Product<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/#2_Hire_Your_Core_Team\" >2. Hire Your Core Team<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/#3_Find_Product-Market_Fit\" >3. Find Product-Market Fit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/#4_Set_Up_Operations\" >4. Set Up Operations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/#Who_Provides_Seed_Funding_for_Startups_in_India\" >Who Provides Seed Funding for Startups in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/#How_to_Raise_Seed_Funding_Eligibility_and_Step-by-Step_Guide\" >How to Raise Seed Funding (Eligibility and Step-by-Step Guide)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/#Eligibility_Criteria_for_Seed_Funding\" >Eligibility Criteria for Seed Funding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/#How_to_Secure_Seed_Funding_for_Your_Startup\" >How to Secure Seed Funding for Your Startup?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/#Step_1_Prepare_Your_Pitch_Deck\" >Step 1: Prepare Your Pitch Deck<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/#Step_2_Understand_Your_Numbers\" >Step 2: Understand Your Numbers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/#Step_3_Build_Your_Investor_List\" >Step 3: Build Your Investor List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/#Step_4_Leverage_Your_Network\" >Step 4: Leverage Your Network<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/#Step_5_Pitch_in_Different_Tiers\" >Step 5: Pitch in Different Tiers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/#Step_6_Prepare_for_Due_Diligence\" >Step 6: Prepare for Due Diligence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/#Step_7_Negotiate_with_the_Investor_and_Close\" >Step 7: Negotiate with the Investor and Close<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/#Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_in_Seed_Funding_Rounds\" >Common Mistakes to Avoid in Seed Funding Rounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-seed-funding\/#FAQs_on_Seed_Funding\" >FAQs on Seed Funding<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key Takeaway:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seed funding is the first major investment round for startups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is not a loan &#8211; investors get equity <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps build product, team, and market validation <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common sources: angels, VCs, accelerators, government schemes <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong traction + clear plan = higher chances of funding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Money is the core requirement for any project, and how to get that funding is also critical. Any great idea without capital cannot be turned into a successful product. So the path founders take from idea to funding their startup is important.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Startup funding isn\u2019t random. It follows a process, a ladder that founders need to climb. One of these funding ladders is seed funding, which is also the first serious step on your journey to building a startup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide breaks down exactly what seed funding means, who gives it, what they expect in return, and how Indian founders can go about raising it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Seed_Funding_Meaning_and_Size\"><\/span>What is Seed Funding? (<strong>Meaning and Size<\/strong>)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seed funding is the first one of the bigger rounds to raise capital for your early-stage startups from external investors. Startups reaching the seed funding round translates to, \u201cWe Have a Product, Users, and a Real Shot at Growth.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seed represents how you are now capable of creating conditions for your startup to grow. From hiring your first team to building your product and finding customers, the seed funding round makes it possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Seed_Funding_for_Startups\"><\/span><strong>What is Seed Funding for Startups?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often startup owners look at seed funding differently and consider it to be a loan, grant, or bootstrapping. But it is neither of these.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seed funding is not a loan, as you don\u2019t have to pay it back with interest within a fixed tenure. In case the startup doesn\u2019t grow or fails, the investors don\u2019t chase the founders for their money.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nor is seed funding a grant where the providers don\u2019t expect any return. Investors giving seed funding do expect a return, which they get by owning a part of the company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For investors providing capital under seed funding, they get a share of the company, equity, or they get convertible securities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Convertible securities are instruments like SAFEs or convertible notes that convert into equity at a later funding round.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seed_Funding_Round_Size\"><\/span><strong>Seed Funding Round Size<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By size, we mean how much money startups can raise or receive from investors in this round. The round size varies based on the sector, geography, and the current stage of the company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Early seed: \u20b950 lakhs \u2013 \u20b92 crores<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growth seed: \u20b92 crores \u2013 \u20b910+ crores <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deep tech\/fintech: Higher ranges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no fixed rule here, as some seed rounds are smaller, at the pre-seed stage, and others, particularly in capital-intensive sectors like fintech or deep tech, can go higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Seed_Funding_Works\"><\/span>How Seed Funding Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how a typical seed round works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Founder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/minimum-viable-product-mvp\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">builds MVP<\/mark><\/a> or prototype<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shows early traction (users, waitlist, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pitches to investors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investor evaluates startup (due diligence) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Term sheet issued <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funds released in exchange for equity<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Seed_Funding_Help_You_Achieve\"><\/span>What Does Seed Funding Help You Achieve?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A seed funding round is not a means to survival, but it&#8217;s a milestone that startups with a proven business model achieve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, seed capital is not meant to run a business indefinitely, but it&#8217;s meant to get you to a specific point: enough proof that a larger investor will back your next round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how startup founders can use the seed capital:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Build_Your_Product\"><\/span>1. <strong>Build Your Product<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The largest share of seed funding typically goes into product development and engineering. Here you are moving from a rough MVP or prototype to something that real users can actually rely on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means development cycles, QA, iteration based on user feedback, and often a complete rebuild of early versions that were held together with duct tape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Hire_Your_Core_Team\"><\/span>2. <strong>Hire Your Core Team<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the seed capital, you can hire the initial team to take your product and startup to the next level. It\u2019s the investors&#8217; mindset that provides seed capital; they are not only betting on the product but also on the right team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their expectation is that with this money you will get the required talent, whether it&#8217;s engineers, developers, marketers, etc., to push the product further and execute your pitched plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Find_Product-Market_Fit\"><\/span>3. Find Product-Market Fit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a lot of startup founders, the seed capital gives them the capability to understand that people actually want the product you are building. Hence, some portion of the seed capital goes towards customer research, user interviews, early marketing experiments, and sales conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Set_Up_Operations\"><\/span>4. Set Up Operations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Operational structure is a critical part of your startup journey and this includes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/payment-processing\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Setting up payment processing<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer support workflows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial reporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal hiring processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need to get these things right during the seed stage so that when it&#8217;s time to scale, you are not burdened with the gaps in your internal structure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Provides_Seed_Funding_for_Startups_in_India\"><\/span>Who Provides Seed Funding <strong>for Startups in India<\/strong>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Seed investor&#8221; isn\u2019t a specific designation; anyone can be your seed investor. However, throughout the years, some specific groups of investors are now categorized as seed investors because these people or organizations are more inclined to provide seed funding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Angel Investors: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/angel-investors\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Angels investors represent high-net-worth individuals<\/mark><\/a> who invest in early-stage startups from their personal savings. They are often former founders or senior executives who understand the startup journey and are willing to take on the risk that comes with it.<br><br>With money, the angels also bring their network, experience, introductions with customers, and recognition. For some startups, the experience and network of an angel is worth more than money.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Seed Stage Venture Capital Funds: <\/strong>These are institutions specifically focusing on early-stage startups. Securing funds from these institutions is easier as they are in this business to not just help startups but also for those few big wins.<br><br>In that expectation, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/what-is-venture-capital\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">venture capitals<\/mark><\/a> invest in different portfolios (your startup is a portfolio), and they know not all startups will make it big, but the ones that will are going to offset their investments in other startups.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accelerators and Incubators: <\/strong>In India, accelerators like YCombinator, Antler, Surge, etc. represent institutions startups can approach to get capital, mentorship, and a structured program to move ahead in the market. The funding you get from the accelerators or incubators is typically smaller, but the network they provide and the credibility you get from being associated with them are highly valuable.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Government Schemes: <\/strong>The Indian government is also keen on building a startup culture in the country, and for this purpose, they launch different schemes and initiatives.<br><br>Most important of them all is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/startup-india-seed-fund-scheme-sisfs-eligibility-how-to-apply\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)<\/mark><\/a>. SISFS has a corpus of \u20b9945 crores, and it&#8217;s meant to help startups get proof of concept, develop prototypes, run product trials, enter the market, and achieve commercialization of their products.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Raise_Seed_Funding_Eligibility_and_Step-by-Step_Guide\"><\/span>How to Raise Seed Funding (Eligibility and Step-by-Step Guide)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_for_Seed_Funding\"><\/span>Eligibility Criteria for Seed Funding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seed funding is not bound to a specific list of capabilities or formalities. It\u2019s not like you need to sell your product to 1,000 customers or you need some license to get seed funding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which startups can go for seed funding may vary, but there is a minimum criteria that you must fulfill before approaching.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You have a working MVP or a clearly defined prototype.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have evidence of demand, which means early users or a waitlist.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You already have a founding team with complementary skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your understanding of the problem you are solving is crystal clear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You know how much funds you need and why you need it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have basic legal and financial systems in place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the startup game, don\u2019t rush. If you think your product is not yet ready, or you have not spoken to any potential customer, or there is a shortage in the team, don\u2019t go for the seed round.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rejection from investors because you went to the seed round too early can close several other doors that you might have gotten into if you had waited for more time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Secure_Seed_Funding_for_Your_Startup\"><\/span><strong>How to Secure Seed Funding for Your Startup?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now if you think you are ready, here\u2019s how to prepare.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Prepare_Your_Pitch_Deck\"><\/span>Step 1: <strong>Prepare Your Pitch Deck<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your pitch deck is not a business plan. It&#8217;s a concise, compelling story about what you are building, why it matters, and why your team is the one to build it.<strong> <\/strong>In the pitch deck cover: the problem, your solution, market size, traction, business model, your team, and the ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Understand_Your_Numbers\"><\/span>Step 2: <strong>Understand Your Numbers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Know how much funds you need to raise and have some solid plan to show what you are going to do with the money. A great way is to work backwards and imagine your startup\u2019s position 18 to 24 months ahead.<br><br>Then find out how much funding you need to get there and how to have a strong position to reach Series A. In this, avoid the two common traps here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Raising too little because you&#8217;re afraid of dilution.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raising too much without a clear plan for deploying it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Build_Your_Investor_List\"><\/span>Step 3: <strong>Build Your Investor List<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prepare a list of investors who might be interested in your startup. Choose investors who are actively investing with seed funding in your section and area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go through their recent investments, investment size, and the stage they prefer. Listen to their interviews to understand what they look for in startups and how they approve funding. Use this information to your benefit and present your startup accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Leverage_Your_Network\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Leverage Your Network<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A great way to get investment is through a warm introduction from any one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A person investor already trusts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A founder they have already backed;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A mutual contact;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An advisor in their network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find out about someone, start by mapping your existing network; check with former colleagues, mentors, founders you know, and professionals in the industry that you know.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Pitch_in_Different_Tiers\"><\/span>Step 5: <strong>Pitch in Different Tiers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Structure your outreach in tiers, as in investing in your top choices first, as they might be most interested in your startup, its stage, and your cap table. Then switch to tier 2 investors who you think might be happy to invest in your startup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Prepare_for_Due_Diligence\"><\/span>Step 6: <strong>Prepare for Due Diligence<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No investor will write a cheque without due diligence, and you need to be prepared for that. All investors will ask for the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Financial projections and a detailed use of funds breakdown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cap table (who owns what in the company).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorporation documents and any existing shareholder agreements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product demos or access to early user data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>References from customers, advisors, or previous investors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details on any IP, patents, or proprietary technology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Negotiate_with_the_Investor_and_Close\"><\/span>Step 7: <strong>Negotiate with the Investor and Close<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the due diligence is done, it&#8217;s time for investment, and the investor will issue a term sheet. The term sheet is a document sharing the proposed terms of investment, including the amount of investment, at what value, and against what.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/how-to-start-startup-india\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">How to Start a Startup in India: Registration, Funding &amp; Startup India Guide<\/mark><\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_in_Seed_Funding_Rounds\"><\/span><strong>Common Mistakes to Avoid in Seed Funding Rounds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raising funds isn\u2019t easy, and as a startup owner, you know this better than anyone else. And on top of this, if you make mistakes, it will get even more complex.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Raising Funds too Early: <\/strong>Getting to the seed funding stage is a big step, but if you take it too early with a product that\u2019s not validated, without any potential customers, without a waitlist, or any meaningful evidence, the seed funding round will soon turn out to be counterproductive.<br>Walking in with nothing but an idea forces them to take a blind bet on you as a person with no supporting evidence, and most investors won\u2019t trust that.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Asking for Too Much or Too Little: <\/strong>Raising too little funds translates to you running out of money before hitting your milestones. And this will force you back into the fundraising mode at the worst possible time. Raising too much isn\u2019t the right approach, especially when you go without a clear plan. You need a plan to deploy the capital, which creates pressure to justify the valuation at your next round and can lead to bloated spending.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Giving Away Too Much Equity: <\/strong>The urge to close a deal makes startup owners accept terms leading to heavy dilution and give up more equity than they should.<br>Giving away 30 to 40% at the seed stage means that by Series A and B, the founders&#8217; ownership can be reduced to a point where it affects motivation, control, and future fundraising dynamics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Going Without a Clear Plan to Use Funds: <\/strong>Investors want to know exactly how their capital will be deployed and what it will help you achieve. So if you go in with, \u201cWe will figure it out once the money is received,&#8221; it isn\u2019t the right approach.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treating Fundraising as a Goal: <\/strong>When startup founders consider fundraising a milestone or a goal, they think they have succeeded. Instead, you need to consider it as a tool, a means to an end, which is acquiring funds. Founders who celebrate the raise and lose focus on the product, the customers, and the fundamentals often find themselves in trouble when it comes time to show investors what they&#8217;ve done with the money.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seed funding represents the initial funds you raise for your startup from outside your close circle. This is the first time you have gone out of your comfort zone to ask money from investors who will drill you and your startup to the core.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But receiving funds means you have the first vote of confidence from the market, and this will be your first real test of your ability to execute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you start transacting and receiving money from your customers, you will need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/payment-gateway-india\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">payment management solution<\/mark><\/a>, Cashfree. Our tool helps startups collect payments, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/payouts\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">manage payouts<\/mark><\/a>, and handle refunds from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Seed_Funding\"><\/span>FAQs on Seed Funding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is seed funding meaning?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seed funding is the initial capital raised by startups from external investors to develop products, validate ideas, and scale operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is seed funding for startups?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seed funding helps startups move from idea to execution by funding product development, hiring, and market testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How much seed funding can a startup raise?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seed funding in India typically ranges from \u20b950 lakhs to \u20b910+ crores depending on industry and traction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who gives seed funding in India?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Angel investors, venture capital firms, accelerators, and government schemes like Startup India Seed Fund Scheme provide seed funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do startups pay back the seed money<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, you don\u2019t need to pay the seed funding money back to the investors as the capital you get is against the equity share of your startup. The investors aim to get their money back from your business\u2019s success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I get seed funding without any revenue generation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s unlikely for a private investor or organisations to give funding without seeing any revenue or the potential to generate revenue. But grants and government funded startup schemes do provide funding without any revenue generated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In case you missed it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/dpiit-registration-eligibility-benefits-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DPIIT Registration Eligibility, Benefits, and Fee<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/private-equity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is Private Equity?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/minimum-viable-product-mvp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is MVP in Business?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/how-to-start-startup-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Start a Startup in India<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/trademark-registration-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Register Trademark in India<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/gst-registration-online-process-documents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Register for GST Online<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/fssai-registration-how-to-get-fssai-license-fees-process\/\">How to Get FSSAI License, Fees &amp; Process<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/udyam-registration-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Udyam Registration Online: How to Apply on Official Udyam Portal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/one-person-company-opc\/\">What is One Person Company (OPC)?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Money is the core requirement for any project, and how to get that funding is also critical. 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