In this video, I break down one of the most dangerous trends in the startup ecosystem —
the rise of fake fundraise stories and investor scams.
Recently, cases like Soham Parekh and other so-called “desi founders” in the US startup scene have shown how far people go to fake traction —
💸 Showing fake revenue numbers
📑 Claiming fake client deals
💬 Lying about investors or LOIs
These scams don’t just damage one founder’s reputation —
they destroy trust for every genuine Indian founder trying to build something real.
📉 When you inflate metrics to raise capital, you’re not just cheating investors —
you’re killing your own credibility,
because investors invest in character, not just pitch decks.
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💡 What You’ll Learn in This Video
• How “fake it till you make it” turns into fraud
• Why investors are tightening due diligence
• The psychology behind fundraise scams
• What real founders should focus on instead
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📌 Lesson
If your startup needs fake screenshots, fake clients, or fake hype to look successful —
you don’t have a startup.
You have a ticking time bomb.
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💬 Drop your thoughts below — have you seen similar fake fundraising stories around you?
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