Startup Failure

Our in-depth case studies dissect the root causes of startup failure. Learn from critical mistakes in strategy, funding, and product to protect your own venture.

18 min read
6 June 2025

Builder.ai Case Study: Reinventing Software Development Through “AI” – A Cautionary Tale

Uncover the Builder.ai story: an AI-powered startup that soared and crashed. Learn key lessons about authenticity, sustainable growth, and financial prudence for tech entrepreneurs. A cautionary tale!

13 min read
26 May 2025

Clickto: A Startup Case Study – Simplifying Cohort-Based Learning Experiences

Discover the rise and fall of Clickto, an edtech startup aiming to simplify cohort-based learning. Learn about their business model, challenges, and key takeaways for entrepreneurs. Explore their innovative features, market analysis, and lessons learned from their closure.

15 min read
22 May 2025

Chums’ Case Study – The Difficult Path of Revolutionizing Social Shopping

Learn from Chums' journey, a social commerce platform that aimed to revolutionize online shopping. Discover the challenges they faced, from intense competition to user acquisition hurdles, and gain valuable insights into why startups fail. Explore their innovative approach, funding milestones, and key takeaways for entrepreneurs.

21 min read
28 April 2025

Cobalt: A Startup Case Study – Securing the Digital World

Discover how Cobalt, a cybersecurity startup, revolutionized penetration testing with its Pentest as a Service (PtaaS) model. Learn about their innovative approach, growth milestones, market analysis, and key takeaways for entrepreneurs. Explore the challenges and future plans of this successful company.

19 min read
25 April 2025

Calixa: A Startup Case Study – Challenges in Capturing Market Share in a Competitive CRM Landscape

Calixa, a startup aiming to revolutionize SaaS customer operations, faced challenges capturing market share in a competitive CRM landscape. Despite securing $16.3 million in funding, the company struggled to gain traction and discontinued services in 2024. This case study analyzes Calixa's business model, growth strategies, and key takeaways for entrepreneurs.

14 min read
23 April 2025

Clutch: Insights into Startup Sustainability – A Student Creator Marketplace

Learn from the rise and fall of Clutch, a student creator marketplace. This case study explores their business model, growth milestones, and key takeaways for entrepreneurs. Discover how they navigated challenges, secured funding, and ultimately chose acquisition for strategic growth. Gain insights into market competition, leadership transitions, and the importance of adapting to industry shifts.

11 min read
21 April 2025

Augmend’s Startup Case Study: Innovator in Developer Knowledge Sharing Integrated with Datadog’s AI-Driven Developer Tools

Augmend, an AI-powered platform for developer knowledge sharing, aimed to revolutionize how teams collaborate. Learn how they transitioned from innovator to integration within Datadog's AI-driven developer tools. Discover key takeaways for entrepreneurs on finding underserved needs, combining familiar elements, and turning weaknesses into strengths.

9 min read
28 March 2025

Clash Startup Case Study: Empowering Creators, Then Closing Down – A Short-Form Revolution That Couldn’t Stand the Test

Learn from the rise and fall of Clash, a short-form video app that aimed to empower creators. Discover how they built a community, attracted users, and ultimately faced challenges in a competitive market. Explore key takeaways for entrepreneurs on niche targeting, direct monetization, and leveraging existing networks.

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