June 28, 2025

GrowthCast by Shashank ft. Kunal Khattar - How Indian Startups Really Get Funded

by

Kunal Khattar

Hosted By: Shashank Srivastava

A roundtable discussion with some of India’s top VCs who have backed some of the biggest startup success stories. An early-stage founder, startup dreamer, and investor must-watch.

Topics covered:

  • What makes a founder fundable
  • The biggest red flags in a pitch
  • How funding decisions are actually made in the room
  • The brutal truth about market size, valuation & timing
  • The rise and fall of Indian startups—and what’s next

Guests:

  1. Kunal Khattar, AdvantEdge
  2. Pearl, Eximius Ventures
  3. Apurva, ACV Ventures