Start Ups

Start-ups and scale-ups often make outsized contributions to innovation and job creation. This report examines the entrepreneurial ecosystems of three of Denmark's sector strongholds, sectors where future growth is likely to be generated - advanced production, energy technology and food and bio resources.

The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive understanding of both the growth drivers as well as the challenges faced by Indian start-ups.

In France, the number of young start-ups has soared since the beginning of the 2010s, leading the government to encourage their development and make France the “start-up nation”. This book contributes to a better understanding of the emergence of these companies by studying the influence of the ecosystem on their development and the modes of financing that they use. The financing of start-ups remains a major challenge insofar as they are often faced with refusal from the banks. Successful financing depends largely on the geopolitical and economic environment. Through a comparative study of models from both France and English-speaking countries, the authors explore possible financing solutions for France. The book concludes with a discussion of equity crowdfunding, which proves to be a successful financing alternative. Including theoretical and empirical studies, this book provides concrete solutions aimed at developing innovative entrepreneurship in France.

This is a handy book for the taxation of start-ups & investors, including, but not limited to, the following: • Tax Holiday u/s 80-IAC of the Income-tax Act 1961 • Angel Tax Exemption All topics related to the taxation of start-ups & investors are discussed in light of the following: • Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Guidelines • Inter-ministerial Board (IMB) Decisions made in IMB Meetings • Relevant Legal Provisions • Case Laws, including the landmark decision of Raw Pressery (P.) Ltd. vs ACIT [2022] 143 taxmann.com 158 (Mumbai-Trib.) The Present Publication is the 6th Edition and has been amended by the Finance Act 2023. This book is authored by Taxmann's Editorial Board with the following noteworthy features: • [Start-up Ready Reckoner] o Eligibility Ready Reckoner for tax holiday u/s 80-IAC o Compliance Ready Reckoner for turnover-limit linked compliances/exemptions for the following entities: § Private Companies § Limited Liability Partnership § Traditional/General Partnership Firm o Tax Benefits available for DPIIT-recognised start-up private limited companies based on their turnover • [Tabular Format of Tax Holiday for Start-ups approved by IMB] in the following cases: o Grounds of Innovation o Grounds of Scalability o Grounds of Employment Generation or Wealth Creation o Grounds of Improvement in Products • [Detailed Analysis of Finance Act 2023 Amendments] including new provisions regarding taxation & TDS on winnings from online games • [Detailed Analysis with a Specific Focus] on the following topics: o Revised Guidelines for recognition of start-up o Process of IMB Certification for a tax holiday o Options of low tax rate regime u/s 115BAA/115BAB without tax holiday o Relative tax efficacy of various start-up entity forms, such as: § Registered Partnership Form § Limited Liability Partnerships § Private Limited Companies o One Person Company as a start-up entity form • [Case Studies] of acceptance/rejection by IMB of a start-up's application for a tax holiday • [FAQs] are given at the start of the book • [Detailed Analysis of Difference between MSMEs and Start-ups] and benefits available under the MSMED Act, 2006 The detailed contents of the book are as follows: • What is a start-up? • Distinction between start-ups and MSMEs • What is the criteria for recognition of start-ups by DPIIT • Start-ups eligible for DPIIT – Recognition • OPC as a start-up entity • Innovation/scalable business model • Start-up entities not eligible for DPIIT recognition • Sole proprietorships – Whether eligible for DPIIT recognition • Entities formed as a result of amalgamations/mergers/demergers/absorption, whether eligible for DPIIT recognition • Entities formed as a result of compromise/arrangement – Whether eligible for DPIIT recognition • Holding & subsidiary companies – Whether eligible for DPIIT recognition • Joint Ventures – Whether eligible for DPIIT recognition • Entities incorporated outside India – Whether eligible for DPIIT recognition • Entities with foreign shareholding/stake – Whether eligible for DPIIT recognition • Entities formed by splitting up/reconstruction of an existing business – Whether eligible for DPIIT recognition • Entities incorporated with common director/DP/partner – Whether eligible for DPIIT recognition • Procedure for DPIIT – Recognition of start-up • Name change by DPIIT – Recognised start-up entity – Whether permitted • CIN/LLPIN change by DPIIT – Recognised start-up entity – Whether permitted • Conversion by a DPIIT – Recognised entity from one form to another – Whether permissible • Automatically ceasing to be a 'start-up' under LSN • Approvals needed by start-up entities for claiming tax benefits • Tax efficacy of different start-up entity forms – Firms, LLPs & Pvt. Companies • Tax holiday to start-ups under Section 80-IAC • Funding blues of private limited start-up companies • Exemption from 'angel tax' to private limited companies start-ups • Computation of FMV of shares issued when angel tax exemptions is not applicable • Conditions for carry forward or set-off of losses of start-up PLC under section 79 • Deferring TDS or tax payment in respect of ESOP income of employees of eligible start-ups • Tax & TDS on winnings from online games • Mandatory acceptance of payments through prescribed electronic modes if turnover exceeds INR 50 crores – section 269SU • Taxation of investors exiting start-ups

Entrepreneurs who start out with no network, no money, no market and scarce resources find a big contrast between what they read in books and the success stories from the Valley and their reality, specially first-timers. Most entrepreneurial books focus on the Business Canvas Model, simplifying the process of building a start-up. Many entrepreneurs who have no previous business experience embrace quick and lean methods without the foundations needed to build solid value proposals. This book stands out because it deals with entrepreneurship in environments far removed from large cities with fewer infrastructures, connections and resources but which also need companies that provide services to citizens and society. This book focuses on the basics, treating each part of the business canvas as a discipline itself that must be mastered. The book illustrates key lessons learned and offers guidance on essential topics for new venture success in mainstream markets. It expands critical lessons learned and points of guidance across several key topics for new venture creation. Noteworthy is the role of context, financial understanding, building business development skills and start-up communications. Entrepreneurship for Rural Start-ups will be of interest to students, academics and researchers in the field of entrepreneurship, and will be of use to individuals looking to start a local business to take advantage of the rural environment and the possibilities it offers.

Innovation Mechanisms in Start-ups: Practice, Strategies and Impacts serves as a practical resource for startups looking for innovating their business models in domestic and global markets. This book's main objective is to describe the innovative business practices adopted by startups during the pandemic, with a special emphasis on value proposition innovation and business model innovation more generally. In order to promote open innovation, this book emphasizes the value of strategic alliances with academic libraries, peer startups, and freelancers. Additionally, using actual startup case studies, it was shown how important technological innovation is for gathering feedback, prototyping, and conducting both secondary as well as primary market research. Startups can utilize the technology evaluation and adoption frameworks as a useful reference when choosing a technology to embrace strategically. The need of regularly experimenting with new approaches, learning from mistakes, and enhancing current processes is also emphasized in this book. The ability to dispel falsehoods, capitalize on technological advancements, and form strategic alliances will be essential for innovation even in times of pandemic. This book links theoretical insights with practical experiences of startups amid the pandemic. With a perfect balance of empirical research and assessment study types, this book is a source of quick knowledge for entrepreneurs, academics and researchers on how to enhance a company’s innovative capacities and success rates. The BMI-Pandemic 2.15 model, which is an expanded version of the Odyssey 3.14 model, is presented in this book which highlight 15 guidelines to follow in order to innovate business models in pandemics. This book is suitable for Entrepreneurs, Academicians, Researcher and Technologists.

FINALIST: Business Book Awards 2020 - Start-Up Inspiration Category Start-Ups, Pivots and Pop-Ups is a must read for anyone with a business idea and the desire to be successful. It gives the reader the skills and knowledge to survive in today's innovation and entrepreneurial-focused world. This book is about starting a business. It's about putting your toe in the entrepreneurial water - perhaps through doing a short term business gig or a pop-up business - and then seeing what happens. It shows you how to listen to the customer and work out why failures may happen, and when they do, you'll learn how to deal with them and create a new business that is robust and ready to grow. Start-Ups, Pivots and Pop-Ups shows you the best ways of starting, testing and growing a business. It shares the stories, experience and insights of those who've done it, and explains how to innovate, trial, refine and succeed. Even if your business idea struggles, you'll find out how to learn so much that you'll pivot your business, try again and then win big time. You'll learn from a range of organizations including Blue Cow Vodka, Sandows Cold Filtered Coffee, Monty's Bakehouse and Lagom Kitchenware.

Over the years, India has emerged as the third largest start-up ecosystem in the world, earning itself the reputation of being the emerging land for delivering unicorns. It has become one of the most attractive regions in the world for initiating and scaling up new business ideas. Many venture capitalists have invested in India's start-up ecosystem, and the government has also launched a variety of schemes to promote this growth. Indian organisations have become more competitive, making their global presence felt and expanding their reach into new industries and sectors.What factors have been pivotal for the growth of Indian start-ups? How did the Indian ecosystem evolve to fuel this growth? Is the role of leadership in start-ups more crucial than in other organisations?This book, through its diverse range of chapters, not only provides answers to the above questions, but also makes sincere efforts to highlight the innovative potential that start-ups carry and the leadership that is required to sail them through global competition. The book also provides an insight on the race of unicorns and how Indian start-ups have been extremely successful in bagging this coveted title. This edited book is a must-read for budding entrepreneurs and researchers who aim to understand and conduct research on Indian start-ups and their ecosystem support.