Most of the online news coverage in India relates to startups and VC funding, but is Venture capital or an angel investor really required for an online business . Most startups in India waste a lot of time and energy trying to get funding when they should be focussing on growing their business.  You can make a lot of money with just a computer and an internet connection if  you are willing to work hard and understand the market needs, instead of believing the hype being published.