Welcome To 18startup

A platform for 0–1 founders to become investor-ready.

Through our programs, we guide founders in building venture-investable MVPs and empower them to thrive throughout their startup journey.

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#doingiseverything

You don’t need to know everything to start. You just need to start doing the right things.

We simply feel,
Ideas don’t change lives.
Execution does.

And that’s why, at 18startup, we live by one simple belief:

Doing is Everything.

Our Vision

To build India’s largest execution-first platform that empowers first-time founders to become investor-ready and create venture-investable startups, driving inclusive and sustainable entrepreneurship across the country

The Team

Prakash Balasubramanian

Co-Founder & CEO

Teja Surishetti

Co-Founder & COO

Zeeshan Mohammed

Co-Founder & CBO

Bhanupratap Singh

Head of Growth

Raja Vamshi Dasu

Business Development Executive

Suhani Muglani

Intern - Social Media Manager

Sai Revanth Reddy

Intern - Operations Associate

Why 18startup Exists?

At 18startup, we believe entrepreneurship isn't just a venture, it's a career path waiting to be explored.

Our goal is to enhance your entrepreneurial skills and open doors for a future where your abilities shape your career achievements.

18startup exists to bring clarity to early-stage founders. Most founders don’t fail from lack of effort — but from confusion and overwhelm.

We help them focus on the right problems in the right order. Not with more noise or advice, but with structured guidance. So founders can build purposeful, investor-ready startups.

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500+

Startups

100+

Funded & Incubated

100 cr+

Combined Valuation

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