The CapTable

The CapTable is designed to reflect India's vibrant new economy and help you make impactful choices. How did we get here? For rapidly expanding businesses, a capitalization table (cap table) outlines all shareholders — including founders, employees, and investors — along with their respective equity stakes. It embodies the core of a company. We are committed to providing this crucial information to you. Our team is dedicated to considering all perspectives and presenting the most accurate version of the truth. We see this as our ethical duty to you, our audience. Why is this important now? India's startup scene is capturing global attention due to its vast market potential and innovative developments. However, this swift growth has also led to some confusion and noise, which we aim to clear up for you. We will equip you with timely news, in-depth analysis, and valuable insights — everything you need to make informed decisions.

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Inside India’s big plan to counter China on seabed battlefront

1 week ago | the-captable.com | Pratap Vikram Singh

Key Takeaways India is mulling an ambitious plan to set up undersea communication cable laying and repair vessel and facility amid growing threat from China The Indian navy has spotted Chinese submersibles mapping the Indian undersea cables in deep waters in the Arabian sea A confidential report commissioned by the telecom dept and the NSCS has proposed a 10yr project involving budget of Rs 3000 cr to Rs 4000 cr As the government examines the plan, it also needs to address a cobweb of...
How Razorpay turned startup founders into IPL stars on JioHotstar

2 weeks ago | the-captable.com | Pranav Balakrishnan

Most brands spend months plotting their Indian Premier League campaigns. Razorpay had two weeks. It all started with a hallway conversation at the payment company’s Bengaluru office. CEO and Cofounder Harshil Mathur bumped into marketing chief Apuarv Sethi with a casual question that would set everything in motion.
Karnataka’s small bar owners have an image problem: Politicians think they're very rich

2 weeks ago | the-captable.com | Anuj Suvarna

Key Takeaways Karnataka’s 100% licence renewal hike is crippling small bars and breweries, forcing many to consider shutting down The state wants more excise revenue, but rising costs and falling margins are hollowing out the industry that funds it Big players can absorb the hit, but smaller operators and local distilleries face survival threats Karnataka’s tightly controlled excise system is reaching a breaking point, risking an underground shift in the trade “When elections were announced,...
For many D2C brands, Zepto is proving to be more mirage than promised land

2 weeks ago | the-captable.com | Pranav Balakrishnan |Nikhil Patwardhan

Key TakeawaysA year ago, getting listed on quick commerce platforms was the holy grail for D2C brandsZepto capitalised on the FOMO, flinging its doors open to nearly every brand that wanted in– brand count jumped from around 3,000 to over 8,000 in just 12 monthsBut the dream is fading fast. Many sellers now say quick commerce is a mirage, not a miracleFounders allege Zepto demands unsustainable ad spends.
When everything goes wrong at KiranaPro

3 weeks ago | the-captable.com | Parvathi Benu

KiranaPro is having the kind of month that startup founders have nightmares about. First came news of a hack that allegedly wiped out all the company’s data. Then the founder started pointing fingers at a former employee. Meanwhile, current and former employees are saying they haven’t seen their paychecks in months.
India’s Digital Rupee: A slow dance toward the future

3 weeks ago | the-captable.com | Parvathi Benu

Key TakeawaysThe e-Rupee is being tested for direct benefit transfers (DBTs) to farmers, specifically linked to carbon credit generation and Kisan Credit Card loans for tenant farmers in select areasDespite a 4x jump in circulation value to Rs 1,016 crore in FY25, e-Rupee is still largely confined to government pilots and employee allowancesThe central bank is exploring cross-border use cases for CBDCs, aiming to cut forex costs and settlement time.
Jio, Airtel Corner Broadband Gains, Stranded ISPs Eye Platform Lifeline

3 weeks ago | the-captable.com | Pratap Vikram Singh

Key Takeaways While India is the fastest-growing country in home broadband, internet service providers are either stagnant or shrinking Jio and Airtel are battling for the lion’s share of the fixed broadband subscriber base, which is expected to grow to 90–100 million in the coming years Private equity firms remain hesitant to fund non-telco broadband companies, unwilling to play in a market dominated by two giants Investment bankers are proposing a platform play involving the decoupling of...
Medikabazaar's long road to recovery

3 weeks ago | the-captable.com | Anuj Suvarna

Key Takeaways Medikabazaar’s FY24 loss widened to Rs 395 crore despite 47% revenue growth due to cleaning up past accounting fraud A whistleblower exposed inflated sales and falsified records, leading to legal action and an FIR against founder Vivek Tiwari The audit found undocumented assets worth Rs 10.31 crore, unverified inventory of Rs 18.65 crore, and Rs 74.21 crore in foreign advances lacking proper support Medikabazaar’s scandal highlights broader governance issues across Indian...
As IBM, Microsoft, Google slash jobs-India’s young workforce fears it’s next

4 weeks ago | the-captable.com | Parvathi Benu

This week, IBM joined the growing list of global corporations laying off employees, allegedly due to the rise of Artificial Intelligence. According to multiple reports, the tech giant cut around 8,000 jobs worldwide, primarily in its human resources department. This comes on the heels of similar moves by Microsoft, which laid off 6,000 people, and Alphabet, which cut 12,000 jobs globally. The signs of AI disrupting the job market have been visible for some time, and things are only snowballing.
From disrupting to departing: Why Unacademy’s founders are stepping away

1 month ago | the-captable.com | Nikhil Patwardhan

Key Takeaways Unacademy’s founders are quietly stepping back as their once-disruptive startup searches for a future beyond shrinking online revenues and costly offline pivots Airlearn, a new language-learning app built by outgoing CEO Gaurav Munjal is gaining traction—and could soon be spun out as the company’s breakout bet Despite Rs 1,200 crore in the bank, Unacademy faces a strategic void: no buyer, no clear growth engine, and a fading core business The startup that tried to kill coaching...