STAGE 02 OF 05•PRE-SEED STAGE 02 PRE-SEED Stage

Register. Structure.

Raise your first cheque.

Pre-seed is where the idea becomes a real company. You’re registering the entity, setting up legal foundations, building your MVP, and approaching your first angels or accelerators. Every structural decision you make now will follow you to Series A.”

$25,000 median pre-seed cheque in India 3-6 mnths typical raise timeline 10-15% typical equity given at pre-seed pre-seed funding India how to register startup India DPIIT recognition 2026 angel investors India Download Pre Seed Starter Kit → Legal & Registration Guide

STARTUP JOURNEY

• 01. Idea Stage (0-6 months)
• 02. Pre-Seed Stage (USD 0 – 50k)
• 03. Seed Stage (USD 50k – 500k)
• 04. Series Stage (USD 500k – 10 mn)
• 05. Exit Stage (IPO/M&A)

PRE-SEED STAGE CHECKLIST

✓ Pvt Ltd registered with MCA MUST ✓ DPIIT recognition applied MUST Founders' agreement signed MUST Current bank account opened MUST MVP live with first 10 users SHOULD Applied to 3+ accelerators CAN

Biggest pre-seed challenges in India

🏛 Pvt Ltd vs LLP — which structure is right? Choosing the wrong legal structure creates painful complications later. The registration decision directly affects DPIIT eligibility, ESOP structuring, and VC investment ability. 💰 How do I raise my first ₹25–50L in India? FFF (family/friends/fools), angels, or accelerators? Each has different terms, expectations, and implications for your cap table. Choosing the right first investor matters enormously. ⚖ What legal agreements do I absolutely need now? Founders who skip legal foundations at this stage pay dearly at seed round diligence. The NDA, founders' agreement, IP assignment, and ESOP framework all need to be in place before any external capital.

What idea stage founders struggle with the most

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Templates for pre-seed stage founders

Explore all templates 📝 Founders’ Agreement Template (India Law) PDF Founder's Agreement 🔒 Non Disclosure Agreement (India) PDF NDA 💰 Pre-Seed SAFE Note Template (India) PDF Safe Note

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