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18startup At 18startup our vision is to enhance entrepreneurship capabilities for improved success in the business world.

Founder-led learning, and a vibrant community helps student entrepreneurs in their startup journey.🧑‍💻👩‍💻

09/10/2025

You’re generating revenue. You’ve built something real.
But when it comes to funding — things still feel stuck?

The 18startup Fundraising Bootcamp (Bangalore) is designed to help founders like you get soft investor commitments in just 5 days.

In this high-intensity program, you’ll:
• Understand what investors truly look for.
• Refine your pitch with 1:1 expert guidance.
• Network with real investors and mentors.
• ⁠Walk out with soft commitments for your next round.

⁠We’re accepting only 20 founders for this exclusive bootcamp.

If you’re serious about raising your next round — this is where it starts.
👉 Apply now- https://www.18startup.com/programs/fundraise-bootcamp

08/10/2025

“Why you?” — the toughest question in any pitch room.
Because investors don’t just back ideas. They back you.
If you’re a founder raising funds, this is your reminder to build credibility — or build a team that brings it.

*****on

02/10/2025

From stuck to selling — Sunain Ali figured out his MVP and started generating revenue in weeks! 🔥

When Sunain joined the 18startup Fellowship, he was working on a completely different idea. Like many early-stage founders, he felt stuck, unsure if he was building the right thing, unsure what step to take next.

But after the intense mentorship, practical frameworks, and founder-first guidance, he found clarity. He built the right MVP, went live, and started generating revenue.💥

If you’re sitting on an idea but don’t know how to move forward, you don’t need to do it alone.
18startup is where dreamers become doers.

👉 Explore our programs: https://www.18startup.com/programs


🚀 Just wrapped up an intense 2-Day Fundraising Workshop at 18startup — and here’s what went down.Fundraising can feel ov...
16/08/2025

🚀 Just wrapped up an intense 2-Day Fundraising Workshop at 18startup — and here’s what went down.

Fundraising can feel overwhelming. Spreadsheets, investor expectations, storytelling, it’s a lot. That’s why we brought together a focused group of early-stage founders to cut through the noise and get hands-on with the actual work of raising funds.

Led by Prakash Balasubramanian, with real-time feedback, investor insights, and frameworks that founders could put to use immediately.

Here’s what the founders walked away with:

- Clarity on what investors really want to see
- A clear and compelling narrative for their pitch
- 1:1 mentorship time with Mr. Prakash himself

Here’s what participants had to say: 👇

“It covered exactly what I needed—especially the financial breakdown for founders already generating revenue.”

“All the key topics I was hoping to learn were covered. Thanks for making it so actionable.”

“Finally, a session that explains pitch decks with real clarity.”

“Super hands-on. The 1:1 with Prakash cleared all my doubts.”

And the best part? The energy in the room. Founders helping founders. Questions flying!

If you’re building your startup and looking to fundraise, register for our upcoming workshop here: LINK IN BIO

Special thanks to Rudrajeet Desai for sharing your valuable experience and insights with the founders!

Doing is everything. 💪

From Idea to Prototype in 13 Weeks – Applications OpenCohort 13 of the Hardware Startup Fellowship is here.Work with 18s...
09/08/2025

From Idea to Prototype in 13 Weeks – Applications Open

Cohort 13 of the Hardware Startup Fellowship is here.
Work with 18startup and mentor Manoj Badagharwala (20+ years experience, built products for Caterpillar) to turn your hardware idea into a market-ready prototype.

4-day offline bootcamp + 9 weeks mentorship + investor pitch prep.

Apply now – link in bio.

31/07/2025

Sidharth’s words hit different.

The Fellowship helped him see clearly and act intentionally.

First-time founders need more than motivation.

They need direction.

Sidharth’s words hit differently.ttps://www.18startup.com/programs/pre-incubation

24/07/2025

Stuck at fundraising?

This 7-day startup bootcamp powered by 18startup in collaboration with SONA Incubation Foundation, is designed to make you funding-ready.

✓ Live investor pitching
✓ Access to ₹20L in potential funding
✓ 3-month 1:1 mentorship

If you're building something real but funding feels foggy...

This is your next move.

🚨 Apply now: https://www.18startup.com/programs/pre-incubation

❝ This session changed how I approach fundraising. ❞Founders walked away with pitch clarity, investor insight & renewed ...
16/06/2025

❝ This session changed how I approach fundraising. ❞

Founders walked away with pitch clarity, investor insight & renewed confidence.

This is the power of 2 days with the right mentors.

Join our upcoming 2 day fundraising workshop now: Link in Bio

We give you tools, feedback, and the mindset.

05/06/2025

Cohort 9 just got 10x more exciting! 💥

Ajay Rungta, with 15+ years in the startup world, is joining us to share everything he’s learned.

If you’re building your MVP and want guidance from someone who's been there..., this is your chance.

Join us : https://www.18startup.com/programs/fellowship

18startup x SPARK Incubation FoundationWe’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with SPARK Incubation Foundation, Co...
31/05/2025

18startup x SPARK Incubation Foundation

We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with SPARK Incubation Foundation, Coimbatore — a partnership built to empower early-stage founders who are turning bold ideas into impactful startups.

This collaboration brings together 18startup’s founder-first, hands-on support with SPARK’s robust incubation ecosystem to help entrepreneurs go from idea to ex*****on with clarity, confidence, and community.

Together, we’re building the foundation for future-ready startups from the grassroots.

Big things ahead 💥

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