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    Start-up Street: Will ‘down rounds’ be the next phase in Indian start-ups?

    The end of a frothy cycle has meant a return to rationality. High flying global start-ups have seen valuations pulled down for subsequent funding rounds

    Chandu Nair
    April 06, 2023 / 09:28 IST
    There is increasing concern over the business models of such companies, from unit economics to customer acquisition costs to sustainable and profitable scalability, and an ability to generate operational cash flows.
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