Originals
Most business news tells you what happened.
We explain why.
Webverbal Originals is our dedicated intelligence unit. A headline captures a moment, but an 'Original' captures the architecture.
We study the supply chains, the unit economics, and the founder psychology that turn fragile startups into institutions. We do not aggregate news. We decode the business DNA of Bharat.
Ecosystem Pulse 2026
The Great Correction
60% of 2021-era unicorns have seen valuation corrections. Revenue multiples have shifted from 50x to 8x.
Path to Profit
The average time to EBITDA positivity for new unicorns has extended to 6.5 years.
CAC Arbitrage
Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) in Tier-2 India is currently 40% lower than in Metros for D2C brands.
Deep Tech Rise
SpaceTech and AI infrastructure startups saw a 200% increase in deal flow in Q4 2025.
The Unicorn Deep Dives
We analyze the pivot points that define success. From supply chain innovations to contrarian business models, these case studies reveal how unicorns are actually built.
Zepto: The 10-Minute Revolution
Analyzing the dark store model, the logistics of speed, and the cost of convenience.
Fintech AnalysisPaytm: The Chill of Valuation
A study on the decoupling of 'Value' from 'Valuation' and the trust deficit in fintech.
D2C & RetailNykaa: The Profitable Beauty Empire
How Falguni Nayar built an inventory-led model that defied the discount wars.
The Titans of Bharat
Beyond consumer apps lies the industrial backbone of India. These reports cover the B2B giants and Deep Tech pioneers solving hard infrastructure problems.
OfBusiness: The Silent Titan
Understanding the raw material procurement engine powering India's SMEs.
Deep TechSkyroot: Launchpad Bharat
From ISRO scientists to private space pioneers. The economics of affordable launch.
Vertical CommerceLenskart: The Vision Factory
How vertical integration and robotic manufacturing won the eye-care war.
The Intelligence Lab
Data is useless unless it is actionable. Our Intelligence Lab builds calculators and live trackers to help founders benchmark their runway and find funding.
The Bootstrapper’s Runway Index
Calculate your survival time based on Tier-2 vs Tier-1 cost of living.
Tool: DatabaseBharat Grant Tracker
A live directory of equity-free government funding for Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
ReportHidden Hubs 2025
Ranking the livability and talent density of India's emerging startup cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our data and methodology.
What exactly are "Webverbal Originals"?
Webverbal Originals are our flagship "Intelligence Products." Unlike standard news articles, these are deeply researched visual timelines, interactive calculators, and data tools designed to explain the evolution of Indian startups, rather than just reporting the latest funding news.
Who is this data designed for?
This intelligence suite is built for three specific groups:
1. Founders: To benchmark their growth against successful peers.
2. Investors & Mentors: To understand Tier-2 market dynamics using data.
3. Policy Makers: To see the real-world impact of digital adoption in Bharat.
Is the data for the calculators real-time?
Tools like the Bharat Grant Tracker and Runway Index are updated on a monthly basis. We manually verify government schemes and cost-of-living metrics to ensure accuracy for bootstrapped founders.
Can I use these charts in my Pitch Deck?
Absolutely. You are free to use our charts and data in your investor decks or internal presentations. We simply ask that you cite "Source: Webverbal Intelligence" when doing so.
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