VISA - She's Next

VISA - She's Next
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Name of Business*
Nature of Business (one-line summary)*
Business Website Address/Facebook Page/Instagram Page*
Type of Business*

Tech StartupSmall Business - outside of home / with a team of >=10 membersHome-based business/ with a team ofPassion Project/HobbyNon Profit
Stage of Business*

Idea-stageProof of conceptBeta testing/Pre-RevenueProduct in-market & revenue-generatingAngel round (raising your first equity capital)Seed roundPost-seedSeries ASeries BExit (you sold your company – woohoo!)
Area of Business*
Nature of Business*

OnlineOfflineBoth
Number of Employees*
Number of Years of Operation*
Current Challenges*

Funding: I am having trouble raising my next round of capitalI need more foot traffic into my shopI need more traffic to my websiteI need more sales on my website or in-storeI need to build up my personal, professional, and social networkI’m not sure if anyone will buy my product or serviceI’m doing this alone and I have a full-time job (which could include kids)I don’t have access to a coach or mentor to guide meI feel isolated and need a community that understands what I’m going through as an entrepreneurI’m having trouble getting my website or digital presence goingI’m having imposter syndrome
How would this grant impact your business?
What problem is your product or service solving?
How does your product or service solve the problem?
What were the top three motivators for starting your business?*

pursue my passionfinancial independenceflexibilitymake more moneybetter balance my work and family lifecreate my own environmentcreate something from scratchset my own deadlinesinspire otherscreate jobsOther
When you started your business, what were the top three challenges you experienced as a small business owner?*

Assembling a good teamFinding the tools to grow and manage my businessDealing with the competitionGrowing as fast as I neededRaising capital/fundingDeveloping an online presenceKeeping up with industry changes and trendsBuilding a support networkImplementing a payment systemCybersecurityOther
How did you raise capital for your business?*

I have not raised capital, I have used my own money and savings.I have taken out a bank loan.I took out a line of creditI use my credit cards to fund my businessI crowdfundedI won a pitch competitionI won a grantI got a traditional bank or SBA loanI took a loan from family & friendsI did a friends & family equity funding roundI raised angel fundingI raised seed roundI raised Series A roundI raised Series B roundI exited, i.e. I sold my company
How much capital have you raised in total for your business?
If you were to receive additional funding to run your business, what would you use it toward?*

Advertising and marketingInvest in newer technologyIncrease/grow safety netHiring more staffBetter benefits to employeesCreating new productsDo more social/charitable goodMove to a bigger locationOpen new locationsBigger discounts to customersOther
Annual revenue of your business*

< INR 1,000,000= INR 1,000,000Between 1,000,000 and 2,500,000> INR 2,500,000
Is there anything you think we should know, success story to share, challenge to share, big win you are proud of?
I hereby confirm that I have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions of the She's Next Grant Program in India by VISA and YourStory.
I Agree
Should be Empty: