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This study explores the scaling challenges faced by rapidly growing start-ups, focusing on key failures from companies like Byju’s, Portea, and Quibi. Byju’s struggled with overexpansion and poor financial management, which prevented it from solidifying its foundation and exploring strategic growth options. Portea faced difficulties in scaling its in-home healthcare services, primarily due to high operational costs and challenges in maintaining quality across a large geographic area. Quibi, despite substantial investment and high-profile talent, failed due to its inability to deliver compelling content and misalignment with consumer preferences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research highlights the importance of sustainable financial strategies, maintaining operational efficiency, and understanding market fit in a highly competitive landscape. These insights underscore the critical factors that influence start-up scalability and long-term success across different sectors.

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Scaling Difficulties: Comprehending the Management Implications of Quickly Growing Start-Ups

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    2026年

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  • B. Shalini,
  • Kartikey Koti,
  • Lopamudra Behera,
  • Rajashree B. Padeppagol,
  • K. A. Aswathy,
  • A. Sowmyashree,
  • Rosalind Gonzaga,
  • Roshini Vinod

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This study explores the scaling challenges faced by rapidly growing start-ups, focusing on key failures from companies like Byju’s, Portea, and Quibi. Byju’s struggled with overexpansion and poor financial management, which prevented it from solidifying its foundation and exploring strategic growth options. Portea faced difficulties in scaling its in-home healthcare services, primarily due to high operational costs and challenges in maintaining quality across a large geographic area. Quibi, despite substantial investment and high-profile talent, failed due to its inability to deliver compelling content and misalignment with consumer preferences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research highlights the importance of sustainable financial strategies, maintaining operational efficiency, and understanding market fit in a highly competitive landscape. These insights underscore the critical factors that influence start-up scalability and long-term success across different sectors.