Building an AI-Driven Healthcare Startup
A microbiologist turned founder, Dr. B.V. Srinidhi is building Agnoz Healthcare Solutions to combine AI and genomics for predictive and personalized healthcare.
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We help You Become An Investable Founder!
We believe that execution is key to startup success. 18startup equips you with the right skills and resources to transform your ideas into investable ventures, making you capable of success.
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500+
Startups Mentored
100+
Funded & Incubated
100 cr+
Combined Valuation
1500+
Founders Gained Clarity
Mission To Impact 1 Lakh Entrepreneurs!
How 18startup Helps?
Learning By Doing
Peer Community
Execution Focus
Tools & Resources
Mentors
Our Offering
Knowledge
Our 18startup Canvas: a battle-tested methodology that transforms you into an investor-ready founder.
Community
Peer founders providing accountability, feedback, and co-founder connections throughout your journey.
Mentorship
Weekly guidance from 0 to 1 founders and sector experts who deliver outcomes, not just advice.
Our Entrepreneurs Come From
Who is an 18startup Entrepreneur?
Strong Business Acumen
Understanding how business functions interconnect to make informed, success-driven decisions.
Great Execution Abilities
Great executors turn ideas into action through effective resource, timeline, and strategy management.
High Networked Individual
Building strong cross-industry relationships that create mutually beneficial opportunities.
Are Driven By Innovation
Constantly exploring fresh ideas, questioning the norm, and adapting to change.
Learn From Investors & Mentors
Prakash Balasubramanian
CEO: 18startup | Angel Investor
Ajay Rungta
Angel Investor
Rudrajeet Desai
CEO: VideoCX.io | Angel Investor
Dharmesh Mehta
Founder: LMNX Ventures | Angel Investor
Pranav Kay
Founder: Clean Design Co.
Manoj Badagharwala
Hardware Startup Mentor
Swatantra Verma
CEO: Gumbo Tech | Angel Investor
Satyam Kumar
Angel Investor
Atul Prakash
Startup Mentor
Listen To Our Community
Simran Khandelwal
Cohort: 9
Founder: Plug in
I’ve attended multiple startup events before, but this was different. many practical activities, strategic frameworks, and a great community for founders.
Gautham Palaniswamy
Cohort: 10
Founder: Cumma
From mentorship to networking, everything felt relevant. I finally got clear on my next steps, and connected with people I still work with today.
Sidharth Lahoti
Cohort: 9
Founder: HealthVize
Before this program, I was constantly second-guessing my idea. In just 4 days, I walked out with clarity, a clear MVP plan, and connections with founders who truly get the journey.
Jayesh Jain
Cohort: 3
Founder: Avatron
I didn’t just meet mentors, I met future collaborators. The program helped me structure my startup, validate my direction, and build momentum with a real support system.
Santhosh Kumar
Cohort: 6
Founder: Spinacle
I’ve attended multiple startup events before, but this was different. many practical activities, strategic frameworks, and a great community for founders.
Misba Shah
Cohort: 3
Founder: MeetGoals
This wasn’t a lecture, it was hands-on. I got expert feedback, bonded with fellow founders, and finally understood how to build something that investors will take seriously.
Our Alumni Startup Stories
AI Agents and Startup Analytics: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Startup Decision-Making
Santosh, a founder from Chennai, began his entrepreneurial journey during his engineering days at Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology. After experimenting across industries including robotics, healthcare, insurance, and cancer care, he and his team eventually pivoted to building AI agents and startup analytics tools. His journey reflects the realities of the startup ecosystem- constant pivots, learning through experimentation, and focusing on sustainable products that generate real value for startups and investors.
Recently Funded & Incubated
Partners & Collaborators
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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).
