Our Top Startups
Served Startups in 14+ Countries
Facilitated startups with enterprise and investor networks worldwide
58 Startups Accelerated
Carefully selected the top startups to fast-track their growth
1,500+ Applications
Our program is highly sought after, with over 1,500 startups applying to work with us
100+ Expert Operators
Tapped into our global network of 100+ seasoned startup operators and coaches
10,000+ Community Members
Built a thriving global community of 10,000+ startup enthusiasts and supporters
Our Capital Partners
100+ leading VCs, angel investors, family offices, and corporate venture arms across global markets.
North America
Leading venture capital network
India & Asia
Emerging market expertise
Other Emerging Markets
Global expansion reach
Europe
Strategic European presence
Our Ecosystem Partners
We bring amazing partners supporting the Startup and Innovation Ecosystem.
& 100+ more partners
Our Team
Santosh Panda - Co-Founder
Serial entrepreneur with 27+ years in technology and startup ecosystem. Advised 100+ startups on growth strategies. Earlier: CoFounder @Explara. Product: BBC iPlayer, eBay UK, Sonata Software
Bimlesh Gundurao - Co-Founder
Serial entrepreneur with 27+ years in business development. Facilitated over $50 million in international business development. Earlier: CoFounder @Pharmeazy. Business: AllScripts, MiSYS
Bhanu Vadlakonda
Founding Member
Founding Member with 10+ years in Financial Services across Singapore markets.
David Atkinson
Founding Advisor
Co-founder at Unyt and Rain Protocol, Serial Entrepreneur in Blockchain & Web3.
Srinath Sridharan
Founding Advisor
Strategic counsel for 25 years, Ex-Wadhawan Global Capital.
Sunil Sharma
Founding Advisor
Strategic focus on Fintech innovation, VP of Product at Circle.
Our Investors
We are backed by incredible Operators, Founders & Investors!
Testimonials
"Foundership has been an amazing partner in our journey. We started with an idea on a page and foundership coaching helped build and scale a business."Pritam Dutta - Co-Founder - Zoth
"The Foundership team does an amazing job of supporting these entrepreneurs and help them navigate these uncertainties to find success. "Simon E Schmid - Edge & Node
"Foundership team has access to top talent in the tech ecosystem across the world. Every Indian Tech Founder seems to know them!"Juliet Su, Investment - New Tribe Capital
"A very accessible team at Foundership. They are a truly operator-led team, where they understand the support needed for Founders in early stage and growth stage. Their network access is amazing across the globe."
Subhendu Panigrahy - Co-founder - FOXO Health AI
"Foundership has provided us with all the tools that an early-stage project needs to take it to the next level such as the right mentorship, networking, and reach. "
Koshik Raj, Co-Founder - ZenGuard
"The team at Foundership is very honest, responsive and ethical in everything they do. They come across as a team, that genuinely wants to make an impact to startup founders!"
Mona Teisler, Investment - Tokentus
Our Communities
🌐 The Foundry Club
10,000+ members across 40+ cities worldwide
Value for Members & Our Ecosystem:
- Monthly founder meetups and networking events
- Access to exclusive workshops and masterclasses
- Deal flow and partnership opportunities
- Regional community chapters for local startup support
- CoFounder search, Build Programs and Growth programs
- Blockchain focussed community
🤖 AI Valley Club
For AI and deep-tech entrepreneurs
Specialized Focus:
- AI/ML technical workshops and knowledge sharing
- Access to AI research and development resources
- Partnership with leading AI companies and research institutions
- Investor network focused on AI and deep-tech investments
- Regulatory and ethical AI development guidance
Recognition & Partnerships
Media Features
- Featured in Business Insider, Investing.com, YourStory and more
- Recognized by Startup Ecosystems in India, Dubai and Singapore as a top ecosystem enabler
- Quoted in various media on startups
Ecosystem Partnerships
- Partnerships with leading accelerators globally
- Collaboration with economic development agencies
- Network partnerships with major startup events and conferences
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