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The Startup India initiative is enhancing funding opportunities by empowering Chartered Accountants (CAs) to streamline due diligence processes, making startups more investor-ready. Startups, defined as entities less than 10 years old with turnover under Rs 100 crore and recognized by DPIIT, benefit from expert financial modeling and compliance support.
CAs assist startups in building
3-5 year financial projections, including unit economics, burn rate, and runway analysis, which are critical for defining valuation assumptions and return on investment (ROI) metrics.
Additionally, due diligence support involves ensuring that compliance checklists for ROC, GST, and TDS are complete, preparing accurate financial statements and capitalization tables, and helping organize data rooms for investor review.
"Ensuring startups meet all regulatory and financial compliance requirements is key to attracting and securing investment," said a government official involved in the Startup India scheme.
This comprehensive approach not only simplifies the investment process but also builds investor confidence, facilitating smoother capital infusion into innovative and technology-focused startups.
Key players in the ecosystem include startups like Zomato, Ola, and Byju's; investors such as Sequoia and Accel; incubators like T-Hub and Y Combinator; and government bodies including DPIIT, SIDBI, and the MSME Ministry.
By integrating financial expertise with regulatory compliance, Startup India is creating a robust framework that supports sustainable growth and scalability for emerging enterprises.
Sources: Startup India is boosting funding by enabling Chartered Accountants to streamline due diligence, ensuring investor-ready compliance. This includes preparing financial projections, compliance checklists, and accurate financial statements, helping startups meet criteria like turnover under Rs 100 crore and DPIIT recognition for smoother investment processes.
