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Our Fundraising Journey: Rejections, Lessons & the Tides Story

This video shares our fundraising journey — the wins, the rejections, and the tough decisions that shaped the company. Our journey started with an angel investor who believed in the idea early and even mentored us. However, the terms involved higher equity and significant control over the company, so we made the difficult decision to decline the offer and continue building independently. Soon after, we got an opportunity to pitch at *Ideabaaz**. While we were ultimately rejected, being selected among the **top 26 early-stage startups* for the Ideabaaz shoot was a big confidence boost for our team and validated the potential of what we were building. During this phase, we also received a *merger proposal* from a senior founder. But again, the same concerns around equity dilution and losing long-term control made us step back and stay focused on our original vision. We later advanced to the **final round of NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore**, one of the most respected startup incubation ecosystems. Although we did not get selected in the final stage, the experience, feedback, and exposure were invaluable. Through rejections, difficult decisions, and constant learning, we kept moving forward — and that persistence eventually led to the **Tides success story**. This video is not just about fundraising; it's about understanding that every founder's journey includes setbacks, tough calls, and moments where you must protect your vision. Sharing this especially for friends and juniors who are curious about startups and fundraising — so you can see what the journey actually looks like behind the scenes.