Who is an 18startup Entrepreneur?

18startup entrepreneur is an individual who has,

How?

With founder-led learning, hands-on mentorship, and a vibrant community, we transform you into an 18startup entrepreneur.

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Mission To Impact 1 Lakh Entrepreneurs!

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Founders Funded

Our Success Stories

Several startups from our community have successfully secured funding, gained incubation opportunities, and received ongoing support through our collaborators and ecosystem partners.

Nyxspectra

Nyxspectra leverages cutting-edge artificial intelligence, lean manufacturing principles, and multilingual capabilities to automate clinical workflows, enhance decision-making, and ensure that every moment counts toward better patient outcomes.

George Johnson

Funded | ₹25 Lakhs | From Build3

WeDoGood

Nonprofits tackle big challenges but often lack the expertise, funding, and support to scale. WeDOGood helps remove these roadblocks by connecting them with the skills, tools, and partnerships they need to grow sustainably.

Shubham Prakash

Funded | ₹25 Lakhs | From Build3

GrowEasy

GrowEasy transforms digital marketing through AI by automating lead generation, optimizing ad campaigns, and enhancing ROI across platforms like Facebook and Instagram. This AI-driven platform makes advanced marketing accessible to businesses of all sizes.

Tej Pandya

Funded | ₹25 Lakhs | From Build3

Zittle

Zittle helps you open your digital store and grow your business effortlessly. From building a professional website to managing bookings and customer engagements — everything you need to run your business smoothly is in one place.

Sri Konda

Funded | ₹25 Lakhs | From Build3

Prodyme

Prodyme Homes is a new-age startup transforming home construction with smart, organized, and sustainable solutions. We design and build homes that reflect your lifestyle and values — using eco-friendly materials, modern technology, and a personalized approach to ensure a seamless, high-quality, and hassle-free experience.

Soham Sen

Funded | ₹25 Lakhs | From Build3

Cabocab

Cabocab is redefining transportation in Tier 2, 3, and 4 cities across Tamil Nadu. Their mission is to make travel reliable, safe, and affordable for everyone — bringing modern mobility solutions to regions that have long been underserved.

Akshai Oliver

Funded | ₹5 Lakhs | SIF

Let's Ziti

ZITI is an end-to-end software solution designed specifically for caterers to manage bookings, generate leads, and optimize resources with cutting-edge technology.

Vivek Rajalingam

Funded | ₹25 Lakhs | From Build3

Good Lives

GoodLives is a mental health and wellness platform that helps individuals and organizations access therapy, self-care tools, and workplace wellbeing solutions.

Sakshi & Lawrence

Funded | ₹25 Lakhs | From Build3

Tigloo

Tigloo is a real estate platform that helps home buyers find premium, RERA-approved properties and verified builders. It connects buyers directly with developers — no middlemen, no commission — and offers end-to-end support including home loans, interiors, legal, and property management.

Prince Prathap

Incubated - SIF

Seecobo

Seecobo is a student-focused discovery platform that helps learners find everything they need for the perfect study life — from educational institutions and hostels to mess facilities and study spaces.

Vishhal Dagdiya

Incubated - AICGIM

Secure Estate

Secure Estate makes finding your perfect home simple and enjoyable. With intelligent search, lifestyle-based filters, custom alerts, and verified agents — everything you need is in one place. Backed by data insights and dedicated support, we ensure a smooth journey from search to settlement.

Siddhant Dhivare

Incubated - AICGIM

Delco Chefs

Delco-Chefs is an Indian full-stack platform that connects customers with trained chefs who cook for them in their homes.

Shreeansh Snigdh

Incubated - AICGIM

Hasol Energy

HASOL ENERGY develops products to enhance the efficiency of renewable energy applications across various sectors like Solar, Wind, Hydro, etc., starting with our first line of product, SolarTracker HY-01™.

Karthikeya K.

Incubated - AICGIM

Listen To Our Community

Learn From Investors & Mentors

Founders hustled through the journey from ideation to funding and scaling, and who are now committed to supporting early-stage startup founders.

Ajay Rungta
Startup Mentor & Investor

A BITS Pilani alumnus and ex-founding engineer at Practo, he brings 15+ years of tech experience and now works as a startup advisor, investor, and mentor.

Prakash B.
CEO - 18startup

A finance professional with 20+ years of experience, having worked at NTC Logistics, ICICI Bank, Atlas Copco, and as a mentor with Wadhwani Foundation.

Rudrajeet Desai
CEO of VideoCX.io,

A serial entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience, having built multiple startups, raised 7 funding rounds, and authored the bestselling book "Breaking Out and Making Big."

Manoj Kumar
Hardware Startup Mentor

Ex-Caterpillar, an engineer and product mentor who helps hardware startups build frugal, market-ready products. He mentors through Atal Innovation Mission, T-Hub, AICs, UNIDO-FLCTD, and more.

Dharmesh Mehta
Founder: LMNX ventures

A serial entrepreneur, product designer, and angel investor with 15+ years of industry experience, he is actively supporting startups with strategic guidance, and early-stage investments.

Vivek Manoharan
CEO - 221B Biomedical

A Biomedical Scientist with a Ph.D. from NTU Singapore, he has founded multiple health-tech startups including Ferne Health (acquired), 221B Biomedical, and Bipolar Factory. while mentoring early stage startups.

Swatantra Verma
CEO - Gumbo Tech

An IITian, entrepreneur, and active angel investor who supports early-stage startups. With a background as a political strategist and a passion for growth, he is now building one of India’s largest community platforms.

Our Programs

Startup Cohorts

Intensive startup cohort programs where you can develop your idea into a MVP and create a venture-investable startup.

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Startup Bootcamp

Immersive offline startup bootcamps that help founders build a clear roadmap for creating a venture-investable MVP and networking with enthusiastic startup peers.

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Startup Workshops

Workshops designed to help early-stage startup founders with specific aspects of their journey (e.g., fundraising, finance, legal, etc.).

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Meet Our Alumni

Cumma
Cohort 10
Startup
Facilities
Spinacle
Cohort 6
AI
Infrastructure
Plug In
Cohort 9
Healthy
Foods
Fizmaa
Cohort 8
Event
Management
Poste It
Cohort 8
Social Media
Tool
Avatron
Cohort 3
Smart Home
Appliances
Redstring
Cohort 1
Startup
Hiring
Meet Goals
Cohort 3
Mental
Wellness
Azoodo
Cohort 8
Agriculture
Tech
Hasol Energy
Cohort 3
Renewable
Energy
Zoovit
Cohort 3
Girting &
Crafts
Creatiz
Cohort 3
AI Content
Writing
Founderly
Cohort 1
Startup
Education

Access to the community

Join a vibrant startup community of founders from across India, where diverse skills and ideas come together. Connect with like-minded individuals, share insights, and exchange resources to support one another's growth.

Working towards the UN SDGs

At 18startup, we empower early-stage entrepreneurs through skill-building and real-world support — directly contributing to key UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

  • SDG 1: No Poverty – through income-generating opportunities
  • SDG 4: Quality Education – through entrepreneurial learning
  • SDG 5: Gender Equality – by supporting inclusive entrepreneurship
  • SDG 8: Economic Growth – by enabling job creation and startups
  • SDG 9: Innovation – by supporting new ventures

Our partnerships with incubators and accelerators also align with SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).