About Us
We Believe Every
Founder Deserves
the Full Picture.
Value For Startups is a free, independent research portal publishing deep-dive analyses on India's most important startups — so every founder, investor, student and curious mind can access intelligence that used to be locked behind expensive paywalls.
I started VFS out of a genuine frustration — India's startup ecosystem was producing world-class companies, but the research on them was either surface-level news coverage or locked behind ₹50,000/year institutional reports. Every report on this site is personally researched from primary sources: DRHP filings, annual reports, SEBI disclosures, founder interviews, and industry data. Each deep-dive takes 8–12 hours of research. I read the footnotes so you don't have to.
📧 valueforstartups@gmail.com · 📍 Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
🎯 Our Mission
To build the most comprehensive free startup intelligence platform for India — covering the business models, valuations, funding histories, and founder stories behind every company reshaping the economy. We want anyone — a first-time founder, a student writing a case study, an investor doing due diligence, or simply someone curious — to be able to understand a startup deeply, for free, in under 20 minutes.
How Each Report Is Made
Every report on VFS follows the same rigorous process. It starts with primary sources — the company's DRHP, annual report, MCA filings, or SEBI disclosures where available. These are cross-referenced against reporting from Inc42, Entrackr, Economic Times, Business Standard, and The Ken. Founder interviews from podcasts and press are analysed for strategic signals. The resulting report is structured across 12–18 sections covering founding story, business model, revenue breakdown, valuation methodology, competitive landscape, key risks, and analyst verdict.
Reports are updated periodically when material new information emerges — IPO filings, major funding rounds, leadership changes, or significant financial results. The "Last Updated" date on each report reflects the most recent revision.
What We Cover
VFS currently publishes reports across 9 industry niches: Fintech (26 reports), E-Commerce (14), Mobility (12), Consumer Tech (12), B2B & Logistics (12), AI & Deep Tech (12), Foodtech (6), Health & Wellness (7), and EdTech (5). The focus is India-first, with select global reports on companies with high relevance for Indian investors and founders — Revolut, Airwallex, Perplexity AI, and Tabby.
Our Editorial Values
Research Methodology & Disclaimer
All reports are for informational and educational purposes only. Data is sourced from company DRHPs, public filings, Inc42, Economic Times, Business Standard, Entrackr, and other public disclosures. Valuations and financial figures are accurate as of the report's last updated date but may change. This is not investment advice. Always conduct your own due diligence before making any financial decisions. VFS has no commercial relationship with any company covered in our reports.
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