About StartupChai

The people, principles, and processes behind India's most trusted startup publication.

Our Mission

To democratize access to high-quality startup journalism in India. We believe that every entrepreneur, investor, and startup enthusiast deserves access to accurate, insightful, and actionable information about the Indian startup ecosystem.

We're not just reporting news – we're building the infrastructure for informed decision-making in India's startup landscape.

Our Vision

To become the definitive source of startup intelligence in India, trusted by founders, investors, and policymakers alike. We envision a future where every startup story is told with depth, context, and integrity.

Our goal is to foster a more informed, connected, and successful startup ecosystem through quality journalism and community engagement.

Our Editorial Principles

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Editorial Independence

We maintain complete editorial independence. Our content is not influenced by advertisers or external parties.

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Data-Driven Reporting

All our stories are backed by verified data, official sources, and thorough fact-checking.

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Community First

Our community's needs and interests drive our content strategy and platform development.

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Transparency

We're transparent about our sources, methodology, and any potential conflicts of interest.

Our Team

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StartupChai Team

Editorial Team

Our dedicated team of startup journalists and analysts

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Community Moderators

Community Team

Ensuring quality discussions and engagement

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Technical Team

Development Team

Building and maintaining the platform

Our Impact

50,000+
Articles Published
20,000+
Community Members
5,000+
Companies Covered
5+
Years Active

Content Guidelines

📝 Editorial Standards

  • • All articles undergo thorough fact-checking and verification
  • • We maintain strict editorial independence from advertisers and sponsors
  • • Sources are clearly attributed and verified before publication
  • • Corrections and updates are promptly published when needed

🤝 Community Guidelines

  • • Respectful discourse and constructive criticism are encouraged
  • • Spam, harassment, and misinformation are not tolerated
  • • Community moderators ensure quality discussions
  • • We value diverse perspectives and healthy debate

🔍 Transparency Policy

  • • We disclose any potential conflicts of interest
  • • Sponsored content is clearly marked and separated
  • • Our revenue model and funding sources are transparent
  • • Reader feedback and corrections are taken seriously

Questions About Our Work?

We believe in transparency and accountability. If you have questions about our editorial process, want to report an issue, or have feedback, we'd love to hear from you.