Hey Everyone! ✨

February flew by, but the Rize community didn’t slow down! ⚡ With exciting founder wins, new launches, and insightful events, there was plenty to celebrate. Catch up on everything you might have missed- because a lot of big things happened in this short month!

In this edition of Rize Recap, we’re looking back at the highlights, lessons, and wins.

🚀 Celebrating Our Founders: Let's give a big round of applause to our founders for their incredible achievements and milestones!

🚀 Must-Reads & Must-Attend Events: Check out some fantastic articles on our list & events within our community.

🚀 Founder Stories: Get a dose of relatable inspiration from our Founder Stories, diving into the real-life ups and downs of the founder journey.

🚀 Highlights of the Month: Catch up on the newest updates in our Rize community.

🚀 Welcoming New Founders: Enjoy a sneak peek of the founders who were onboarded last month.

MILESTONE MOMENTS 👑

First things first, let’s celebrate some victories! We've witnessed some jaw-dropping milestones within our community, and we can’t wait to share them with you.

Celebrating…

A big congratulations to these founders! Each step forward is a victory on the path to success. So, keep pushing and growing!

ARTICLES OF THE MONTH 📜

Missed our articles last month? Check the top ones that fuelled our Founders!

✍️ Why Shipping Costs Are Eating Your Profits & How to Fix It? (D2C)

✍️ Building a Personal Brand as a Founder? Here's Everything You Should Know (Marketing)

✍️ Union Budget 2025: What It Brings for Startups & MSMEs? (Fundraising/ Growth)

✍️ The Right Way to Structure Your Startup’s Equity (Fundraising)

Discover more such insightful reads in the Vault! The collection is growing every day.

STORIES FROM RIZE-PRENEURS 📎

In this edition, we’re exploring the inspiring journeys of Charu and Deshik, two founders who, like many of us, have faced their fair share of ups and downs.

They shared the lessons, breakthroughs, and moments that shaped their path, and trust us- you’ll want to hear this!

We hope their experience inspires you as much as it did us!

PAST & UPCOMING EVENTS 🗓️

Last month, we hosted a series of highly engaging knowledge sessions & AMAs with industry experts covering a range of exciting topics.

Here are some key takeaways from one of our sessions with Kanan Rai:

We also dove into knowledge sessions around YC preparation to make your startup journey a bit easier.

Best part? There’s more coming your way!

We’ve planned an informative session with Satvik to discuss how AI can change the game for founders, whether it’s automating customer support, generating content in minutes, or making more intelligent business decisions. Startups that tap into AI early save time, cut costs, and scale faster, while those who ignore it risk falling behind. So, tune in to this session to learn more.

**Event invites will be shared soon.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH💡

New initiatives, exciting launches, and everything you need to stay ahead.

✨ Razorpay FTX25 ✨

On February 20, 2025, Razorpay FTX25 brought together the biggest names in fintech- industry leaders, government officials, and startup founders—under one roof at The LaLit Ashok, Bengaluru.

We had some incredible sessions across the Main Stage, Startup Stage, and Tech Stage- covering everything from the state of fintech in India to AI predictions for 2025, the secrets of funding, and the biggest tech trends shaping the future.

At the Startup Stage, we dove into-

• D2C Success Mantras

• The Secrets of Funding

• The Fintech Revolution for the Indian Consumer

• Winning the Indian Consumer

• The New Playbook for Omnichannel Success

With 30+ deep-dive sessions and speakers from RBI, NPCI, Meta, Google, Airbnb, Swiggy, and more, founders walked away with so many unfiltered insights.

That’s not it!

The Rize Wall of Fame was a total showstopper at FTX25! 🚀 With 300 founders from our community featured, it was a celebration of the builders, the hustlers, and the dreamers who are shaping the future.

MEET OUR NEWEST FOUNDERS: ONBOARDING EDITION 👥

Say hello to the latest group of founders joining the Rize Communities! They're full of bold ideas and big dreams, ready to take the startup world by storm.

Dive into Vault today & unlock a world of possibilities. 

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Hey Everyone! ✨

First of all- Here’s wishing you a…

Because let’s be real, some of us are still getting used to writing 2025! 🎉😄

This month at Rize, we had some insightful sessions, strategy deep dives, and real talk about what’s working (and what’s not) for early-stage founders.

In this edition of Rize Recap, we’re looking back at the highlights, lessons, and wins that set the stage for an exciting year ahead. Let’s go!

🚀 Celebrating Our Founders: Let's give a big round of applause to our founders for their incredible achievements and milestones!

🚀 Must-Reads & Must-Attend Events: Check out some fantastic articles on our list & events within our community.

🚀 Founder Stories: Get a dose of relatable inspiration from our Founder Stories, diving into the real-life ups and downs of the founder journey.

🚀 Highlights of the Month: Catch up on the newest updates in our Rize community.

🚀 Welcoming New Founders: Enjoy a sneak peek of the founders who were onboarded last month.

MILESTONE MOMENTS 👑

First things first, let’s celebrate some victories! We've witnessed some jaw-dropping milestones within our community, and we can’t wait to share them with you.

Celebrating…

A big congratulations to these founders! Each step forward is a victory on the path to success. So, keep pushing and growing!

ARTICLES OF THE MONTH 📜

Missed our Articles last month? Check the top ones that fuelled our Founders!

✍️ SEO, Content, or Ads? Where to Invest as an Early-Stage Startup (Marketing)

✍️ How to be the "Top 5 Product of the Day" on Product Hunt? (Product)

✍️ How to Create Customer Personas: A Step-by-Step Guide (Marketing)

✍️ Why FTX25 is the Must-Attend Fintech Event of the Year! (Marketing)

Discover more such insightful reads in the Vault! The collection is growing every day.

STORIES FROM RIZE-PRENEURS 📎

This edition features Jagriti's incredible story. We had an insightful conversation where she shared her incredible founder journey—full of challenges, learnings, and breakthroughs.

We hope her experience resonates with and inspires you as much as it did us!

PAST & UPCOMING EVENTS 🗓️

Last month, we hosted a series of highly engaging knowledge sessions & AMAs with industry experts covering a range of exciting topics.

Here are some key takeaways from one of our sessions with Arjun Vaidya:

We also dove into knowledge sessions in and around YC preparation, fundraising, etc., to make your startup journey a bit easier.

Best part? There’s more coming your way!

We’re kicking off February with Razorpay FTX25 - India’s premier fintech and startup event, bringing together industry leaders, founders, and innovators.

Secure your spot and be part of the conversations shaping the future of finance, tech and startup ecosystem. Seats are filling fast—Book now!

KEY HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH💡

New initiatives, exciting launches, and everything you need to stay ahead.

✨ Rize for YC Spring 2025 ✨

The YC deadline is tomorrow (Feb 11th, 2025)!

If you haven’t applied yet, this is your last chance!

But submitting your application is just the first step. The real challenge begins after that. Our Rize for YC Mock Interviews are here to help you prepare, practice, and build confidence for the much-awaited interview call with YC.

Get real-time feedback from YC alumni who’ve been there and done that. Let’s get you ready! 💡

✨ Rize City Circle- Mumbai ✨

Rize City Circle landed in Mumbai, and what a session it was! 🚀

We saw Mumbai’s startup ecosystem come together—early-stage founders sharing their challenges, exchanging ideas, and learning from those who’ve been through it. This session proved that building a startup doesn’t have to be a lonely road.

This was just the beginning! If you missed it, don’t worry—Rize City Circles are coming to more cities soon. Stay tuned, stay connected.

✨ PITCH PERFECT ✨

Last month, during the Pitch Perfect program, we saw some incredible pitch decks from our founders. It was inspiring to see such creativity and innovation on display!

So, we decided to add another partner to our squad of experts to help keep the momentum going - Piyush Lohia!

Piyush Lohia is an early-stage investor at Swishin Ventures, focusing on startups emerging from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in India. His mission is to bridge the gap in funding, network, and access for founders outside the major startup hubs, ensuring that high-potential startups from emerging cities get the support they need to scale.

MEET OUR NEWEST FOUNDERS: ONBOARDING EDITION 👥

Say hello to the latest group of founders joining the Rize Communities! They're full of bold ideas and big dreams, ready to take the startup world by storm.

While this is a recap of everything that went down at Rize in January, you can also take a look at how Rize shaped the founder ecosystem throughout 2024—the big moments, key insights, and the impact we created.

Check out: Rize Rewind 2024

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Hey Everyone! ✨

As 2024 came to a close, December was all about wrapping up the year on a high note and gearing up for an even better 2025. For the Rize community, it was a month filled with valuable conversations, insights, and a lot of planning for what’s next.

So, grab a cup of hot chai (or coffee), and let’s take a look back at all the December highlights that lit up the Rize community like a string of Christmas lights!

🚀 Celebrating Our Founders: Let's give a big round of applause to our founders for their incredible achievements and milestones!

🚀 Must-Reads & Not-to-Miss Events: Check out some fantastic articles on our list & events within our community.

🚀 Founder Stories: Get a dose of relatable inspiration from our Founder Stories, diving into the real-life ups and downs of the founder journey.

🚀 Highlights of the Month: Catch up on the newest updates in our Rize community.

🚀 Welcoming New Founders: Enjoy a sneak peek into the onboarding process of our newest members.

MILESTONE MOMENTS 👑

First things first, let’s celebrate some victories! We've witnessed some jaw-dropping milestones within our community, and we can’t wait to share them with you.

Celebrating…

A big congratulations to these founders and everyone else celebrating their small wins—each step forward is a victory on the path to success! Keep pushing and growing!

ARTICLES OF THE MONTH 📜

Missed our Articles last month? Check the top ones that fuelled our Founders!

✍️ How to Ace Your YC Interview This Season: A Founder’s Guide (Accelerators/ Incubators)

✍️ Why Video Commerce is the Next Big Thing in India? (D2C/eCommerce)

✍️ Financial Projections: A Must-Have for Every Startup Founder (Fundraising)

✍️ Breaking Down Unit Economics for Your D2C Business (D2C/eCommerce)

Discover more such insightful reads in the Vault! The collection is growing every day.

STORIES FROM RIZE-PRENEURS 📎

This edition features the incredible stories of Babu and Jai, who generously shared their experiences and insights with us. We hope their experiences resonate with and inspire you as much as they did us!

PAST AND UPCOMING EVENTS 🗓️

Last month, we hosted a series of highly engaging sessions with industry experts covering a range of exciting topics, such as marketing, hiring and more.

Here are some key takeaways:

Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel—these videos will be live soon!

We’ve got some exciting sessions coming up—exclusively for our community! Make sure to mark your calendar and RSVP soon so you can take full advantage of these learning and networking opportunities.

Not a part of our community yet? Join us today!

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH💡

New initiatives, exciting launches, and everything you need to stay ahead.

✨ 🆕 COMMUNITY LANDING PAGE LAUNCH ✨

Big news! We’ve just launched the Razorpay Rize Community landing page—a space built with founders in mind.

Explore what makes our community special, connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, and discover how we’re here to support founders at every stage of their startup journey.

Check it out now- Link!

✨ VIBE WITH RIZE CHALLENGE✨

Last month, we kicked off the VIBE WITH RIZE Meme Challenge, and creativity was off the charts! Founders and entrepreneurs across the community brought their best humour, capturing the ups, downs, and everything in between on the startup journey.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated! We can’t wait to see more creativity from the community in the future. Keep an eye out on our Instagram profile for winner announcements and our favourite memes!

MEET OUR NEWEST FOUNDERS: ONBOARDING EDITION 👥

Say hello to the latest group of founders joining the Rize Communities! They're full of bold ideas and big dreams, ready to take the startup world by storm.

We’re fully geared up and ready to make 2025 a year of even bigger achievements, exciting opportunities, and growth. Let’s work together, innovate, and make this year one for the books!

Dive into Vault today & unlock a world of possibilities. 

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Hey Founders! ✨

As we step into December, we’re excited to share some fantastic highlights from our vibrant communities. Here’s a scoop on everything that happened last month at Rize:

🚀 Celebrating Our Founders: Let's give a big round of applause to our founders for their incredible achievements and milestones!

🚀 Must-Reads & Not-to-Miss Events: Check out some fantastic articles on our list & events within our community.

🚀 Founder Stories: Get a dose of relatable inspiration from our Founder Story, diving into the real-life ups and downs of the founder journey.

🚀 Highlights of the Month: Catch up on the newest updates in our Rize community.

🚀 Welcoming New Founders: Enjoy a sneak peek into the onboarding process of our newest members.

MILESTONE MOMENTS 👑

First things first, let’s celebrate some victories! We've witnessed some jaw-dropping milestones within our community, and we can’t wait to share them with you.

Here’s to many more achievements and a future filled with success! 🥂

A big congratulations to Headlyne.ai, Magicroll.ai, Nesta Toys, and My Baby Thrift Loot!

ARTICLES OF THE MONTH 📜

Missed our Articles last month? Check the top ones that fuelled our Founders!

✍️ Post-Purchase Engagement: Keeping the Festive Spirit Alive

✍️ Venture Capital: Is It Right for Your Startup?

✍️ Y Combinator- Frequently Asked Questions

✍️ Black Friday Sales in India: What, Why & How?

Discover more such insightful reads in the Vault! The collection is growing every day.

STORIES FROM RIZE-PRENEURS 📎

This edition features the incredible stories of Swarna and Vitthal, who generously shared their experiences and insights with us. We hope their experience resonates with and inspires you as much as it did us!

PAST AND UPCOMING EVENTS 🗓️

Last month’s events were unforgettable, and we’re just getting started!

We recently hosted a series of highly engaging sessions with industry experts, covering a range of exciting topics such as launching on Product Hunt, the growing trend of video commerce, and much more.

Here are some key takeaways:

Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel—these videos will be live soon!

We’ve also got some incredible upcoming sessions, for which you should mark your calendar & RSVP soon!

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH💡

New initiatives, exciting launches, and everything you need to stay ahead.

✨ RIZE FOR YC-W’25 ✨

The application reviews for Y Combinator have wrapped up, and if you’ve received a callback for an interview— Congratulations!

Our Rize for YC Mock Interviews are here to help you prepare, practice, and build confidence. Get real-time feedback from YC alumni who’ve been there and done that.

The mock interviews are live until 18th December—so don’t wait! Fill out the Typeform, and let’s get you ready to ace your interview.

Schedule a mock interview- Here

✨ RIZE D2C+ UPDATES✨

We’re thrilled to share that our D2C+ community now has 160+ founders, and it’s buzzing with innovation and exciting growth!

Here are some new launches from our incredible founders:

• Oh! Nuts: A brand revolutionising snacks by turning real nuts into chips.

• My Pet Mart: One-stop online destination for all things pets!

• Up&Run: A pharmaceutical company that aims to bring export quality medicine into our domestic market.

• SuperErgo: A work-tech brand revolutionising the modern workspace with ergonomically designed furniture and accessories.

• Blip Fashion: A quick-commerce marketplace that delivers clothes and fashion in 30 minutes.

And that’s not all—our brands are making their mark on Zepto and BlinkIt! Next time you shop on these apps, don’t forget to check out- Brew&Bliss, PINQ, Kreo & GudGum.

The D2C+ community is thriving, and we couldn’t be prouder of the incredible milestones our founders are achieving.

Join Rize D2C+, an exclusive community for D2C, e-commerce, and retail founders, and grow with us!

Join Rize D2C+

✨ GIFTING ON RIZE MARKETPLACE✨

Looking for the perfect gift to send to your loved ones?

We’re excited to announce the launch of a brand-new Gifting category on the Rize Marketplace, featuring a curated collection of exclusive deals from 15+ D2C brands from our Rize D2C+ community! 🎁

Access the marketplace through your Razorpay or Rize Dashboard, and treat your friends and family to a meaningful gift they’ll love.

MEET OUR NEWEST FOUNDERS: ONBOARDING EDITION 👥

Say hello to the latest group of founders joining the Rize Communities! They're full of bold ideas and big dreams, ready to take the startup world by storm.

Dive into Vault today & unlock a world of possibilities. 

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Hey Rize Community! ✨

As we step into November, we’re excited to share some fantastic highlights from our vibrant community. Here’s a scoop on everything that happened last month at Rize:

🚀 Celebrating Our Founders: Let's give a big round of applause to our founders for their incredible achievements and milestones!

🚀 Must-Reads & Not-to-Miss Events: Check out some fantastic articles on our list & events within our community.

🚀 Founder Story Launch: Get a dose of relatable inspiration from our newest Founder Story, diving into the real-life ups and downs of the founder journey.

🚀 Festive Brochure: Celebrate the season with a specially curated festive brochure from the brands within the Rize D2C+ community.

🚀 Latest on Rize Programs: Catch up on the newest updates in our "Pitch Perfect" & “Rize for YC” programs!

🚀 Welcoming New Founders: Enjoy a sneak peek into the onboarding process of our newest members.

MILESTONE MOMENTS 👑

First things first, let’s celebrate some victories! We've witnessed some jaw-dropping milestones within our community, and we can’t wait to share them with you.

Here’s to many more achievements and a future filled with success! 🥂

ARTICLES OF THE MONTH 📜

Missed our Articles last month? Check the top ones that fuelled our Founders!

✍️ Power of Partnerships: A Guide to Strategic Alliances

✍️ Creating a Festive Shopping Experience: What D2C Brands Need to Know

✍️ #AskTheFounder: Early-Stage Fundraising in India

✍️ How to Prepare Your D2C Channel for Festive Shopping?

✍️ The Festive Formula: Pricing, Payments & Profits

Discover more such insightful reads in the Vault! The collection is growing everyday.

STORIES FROM RIZE-PRENEURS 📎

This month, we’re excited to introduce a fresh, new edition of Founder Story, which will bring you a real, behind-the-scenes look at the highs, lows, and everything in between of building something from the ground up.

This edition features the incredible story of Aayushi, who generously shared her experiences and insights with us. We hope her experience resonates with and inspires you as much as it did us!

PAST AND UPCOMING EVENTS 🗓️

Last month’s events were unforgettable, and …

We hosted some really interactive sessions with experts on topics like the Y Combinator application, the festive season and more.

🎬 Y Combinator with Arko C. (Pipeshift, YC S’24)

🎬 Y Combinator with Amartya Jha (Codeant AI, YC W’24)

🎬 Preparing your D2C Channel for Festive Sales by Gaurav Dadhich, Director of Magic at Razorpay

🎬 Y Combinator with Jithin James (Ragas, YC W’24)

Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel- These videos will be live soon! We’ve also got some incredible upcoming sessions for which you should RSVP soon!

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH💡

RIZE FOR YC-W’25 ✨

If you're thinking about applying to Y Combinator W’25, now’s the time!

Get your application reviewed by Rize for YC experts before November 9th! - Here!

We’re here to help review your application and ensure that you put your best foot forward. Don’t wait until the last minute—sign up for the program, submit your application for review, and give it one final polish to make sure it shines.

RIZE ON INSTAGRAM ✨

We’re Live on Instagram! 🎉

After months of planning and some hesitation about the classic “Is this ready yet?” question, we’re excited to bring the community to your feed.

Follow along for real stories, founder highlights, behind-the-scenes moments, and tips to help you along your journey.- Click here!

PITCH PERFECT ✨

Last month, during the Pitch Perfect program, we saw some incredible pitch decks from our founders. It was inspiring to see such creativity and innovation on display!

So, we decided to add another partner to our squad of experts to help keep the momentum going - Chetan Bhatia!

Chetan Bhatia is a seasoned marketing professional with 18+ years of experience in marketing, product development, sales, and pitch deck creation. He is the co-founder of Honest Create and has worked with both startups and Fortune 500 companies across the US, UK, and India.

FESTIVE BROCHURE 2024 ✨

The festive season is officially upon us, and we’ve put together something special for all of you looking at gifting—our Festive Brochure 2024!

Discover Festive Delights for everyone from the brands within the Rize D2C+ community.

Also, if you want your brand to be showcased in our next brochure for the world to see, join our Rize D2C+ community—exclusively for D2C, eCommerce, and retail founders. Sign up here, and let’s get your brand in the spotlight!

MEET OUR NEWEST FOUNDERS: ONBOARDING EDITION 👥

Say hello to the latest group of founders joining the Rize Communities! They're full of bold ideas and big dreams, ready to take the startup world by storm.

Quick update- Our Rize D2C+ community is growing stronger every day! We now have 100+ founders on board, all connecting, sharing, and learning together.

Dive into Vault today & unlock a world of possibilities. 

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Hey Rize Community! ✨

As we step into September, we’re excited to share some fantastic highlights from our vibrant community. Here’s a scoop on everything that happened last month at Rize:

🚀 Celebrating Our Founders: Let's give a big round of applause to our founders for their incredible achievements and milestones!

🚀 Must-Reads & Not-to-Miss Events: Check out some fantastic articles on our list & events within our community.

🚀 Inside Founder Circle: Take a closer look at what went down at our latest Founder Circle meet-up.

🚀 Latest on Pitch Perfect: Catch up on the newest updates in our "Pitch Perfect" program, which is all about getting our founders ready to impress investors.

🚀 Welcoming New Founders: Enjoy a sneak peek into the onboarding process of our newest members.

MILESTONE MOMENTS 👑

First things first, let’s celebrate some victories! We've witnessed some jaw-dropping milestones within our community, and we can’t wait to share them with you.

A very big congrats to Insight360.ai, Zivy, Shram & Doifoo! Here’s to many more achievements and a future filled with success! 🥂

ARTICLES OF THE MONTH 📜

Missed our Articles last month? Check the top ones that fuelled our Founders!

✍️ Y Combinator with Anand: Essential Tips for Founders

✍️ Fundraising Fund-amentals: Key Terms Every Founder Should Know

✍️ Festive Forecast 2024: What’s Trending This Season in India?

Discover more such insightful reads in the Vault! The collection is growing everyday.

PAST AND UPCOMING EVENTS 🗓️

Last month’s events were unforgettable, and we’re just getting started!

We hosted some really interactive sessions with experts on topics like fundraising, scaling, and more. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel- These videos will be live soon!

While you’re at it, mark your Calendar for some incredible upcoming sessions.

Hear from seasoned experts on everything from nailing your Y Combinator application to achieving your best in the interviews.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH💡

FOUNDER CIRCLE ✨

At our latest Founder Circle event, we had the pleasure of hosting Unnati Bagga, an Organic Growth Specialist, who provided a comprehensive overview of personal branding. Our founders also engaged in practical branding exercises in real-time.

The day was packed with more than just learning; it was a whole vibe with great food, endless networking, and, yes, a photo booth. Because who doesn’t want that perfect LinkedIn profile pic?

We also put the spotlight on some amazing brands from our D2C+ community.

Within the vibrant Rize community, many of our founders stood out for their incredible knack for networking, their forward-thinking use of technology, their collaboration skills, and more. Keep up the fantastic work, founders!

PITCH PERFECT ✨

Pitch Perfect is an exclusive program designed to help early-stage founders craft winning pitch decks and impress investors.

Last month, during the Pitch Perfect program, we saw some incredible pitch decks from our founders. It was inspiring to see such creativity and innovation on display!

Our Pitch Perfect partners provided valuable feedback and insights to help refine these presentations, ensuring that each founder could effectively communicate their unique value proposition.

MEET OUR NEWEST FOUNDERS: ONBOARDING EDITION 👥

Say hello to the latest group of founders joining the Rize Community! They're full of bold ideas and big dreams, ready to take the startup world by storm.

We're excited to support them on their journey—watch this space as they build, grow, and make an impact!

Dive into Vault today & unlock a world of possibilities. 

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Hey Rize Community! ✨

From celebrating the achievements of our standout startups to introducing new mentors and stories, August has been a whirlwind of excitement here at Rize, and we're stoked to share all the highlights with you!

Here’s a scoop on everything that happened last month at Rize.

MILESTONE MOMENTS 👑

First things first! Let’s celebrate some victories! We've witnessed some jaw-dropping milestones within our community and we can’t wait to share them with you.

ARTICLES OF THE MONTH 📜

Missed our Articles last month? Check the top ones that fuelled our Founders!

The collection is growing every day.

PAST AND UPCOMING EVENTS 🗓️

Last month’s events were unforgettable, and we’re just getting started!

We hosted some really interactive sessions with experts on topics like fundraising, scaling, and more. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel- These videos will be live soon!

While you’re at it, mark your Calendar for some incredible upcoming sessions.

NEW LAUNCHES THAT DAZZLED ✨

Big news!

We successfully wrapped up our Rize for YC for the fall of 2024 by reviewing 50+ applications! But the race to YC is on—stay tuned for the launch of the W’25 session!

The Rize D2C+ Huddle is another new launch, bringing together founders from D2C, eCommerce, and Retail. It’s all about connecting, collaborating, and getting the right support for your category—because growth happens faster together!

MEET OUR PARTNERS- PITCH PERFECT EDITION

We’re excited to introduce 2 incredible partners who joined us last month for Pitch Perfect, a program designed to help early-stage founders craft winning pitch decks and impress investors.

Jagriti founded Predict Growth, a platform that automates tasks such as creating pitch decks, financial models, business plans, and fundraising collaterals.

Dilnawaz is the founder of Power Deck and a subject matter expert on investor pitch decks, startup fundraising strategy, and lean startups.

Stay tuned- Introducing more expert partners along the way!

MEET OUR NEWEST FOUNDERS: ONBOARDING EDITION 👥

Say hello to the latest group of founders joining the Rize Community! They're full of bold ideas and big dreams, ready to take the startup world by storm.

We're excited to support them on their journey—watch this space as they build, grow, and make an impact!

The end? Well, it’s just the beginning!

Dive into Vault today & unlock a world of possibilities. 

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Hey Rize Community! ✨

From celebrating the achievements of our standout startups to introducing new mentors and stories, July has been a whirlwind of excitement here at Rize, and we're stoked to share all the highlights with you!

Here’s a scoop on everything that happened last month at Rize.

MILESTONE MOMENTS 👑

First things first! Let’s celebrate some victories! We've witnessed some jaw-dropping milestones within our community and we can’t wait to share them with you.

Our Rize community shines again as 3 of our startups are featured in Inc42 Media's "Startups to Watch: June 2024."

ARTICLES OF THE MONTH 📜

Missed our Articles last month? Check the top ones that fuelled our Founders!

The collection is growing everyday.

Discover more such insightful reads in “The Vault”.

STORIES FROM RIZE-PRENEURS 📎

Meet the game-changers leading the startup ecosystem. Click below, and get ready to be inspired again.

PAST AND UPCOMING EVENTS 🗓️

Last month’s events were unforgettable, and we’re just getting started!

We hosted some really interactive sessions with experts on topics like fundraising, scaling, and more. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel- These videos will be live soon!

While you’re at it, mark your Calendar for some incredible upcoming sessions.

We're also excited to bring the Founder Circle, a special in-person event for founders to meet, share insights, and learn from one another.

Excited? Stay tuned for more details!

MEET OUR NEW MENTORS: OFFICE HOURS EDITION ✍️

We're super excited to share some fantastic news with you all! We've just welcomed a bunch of amazing new mentors on board for our office hours. These industry veterans bring a wealth of knowledge and experience across various sectors.

Our new mentors include:

• Neha Agrahari: Results-driven growth marketer, business head with 15+ years of experience & currently at Flipkart.

• Zoeb Ali Khan: Founding member at Sauce.VC (Early Stage Consumer fund for D2C brands).

• Paras Beri: VP at Emiza Inc. with prior experience at Shiprocket, Adidas, Patanjali, etc.

• Gaurav Dadhich: Leading Product Management at Razorpay for Magic Checkout.

NEW LAUNCHES THAT DAZZLED ✨

Big news! We recently launched Rize Pitch Perfect! 🥁

An all-inclusive program to help you learn the best way to tell your story, build a winning deck, and refine it to keep the investors hooked right from the first slide. 🤩

Know more & get started on your fundraising journey - Click Below!

MEET OUR NEWEST FOUNDERS: ONBOARDING EDITION 👥

Last month, we welcomed our first set of founders to the Rize D2C+ community. And it was wild! We saw founders from different cities come together to connect, learn, grow, and pave the way for what's next in India's D2C, eCommerce, and retail space.

We're super excited about the incredible journeys we'll share and the fantastic achievements we'll see from them!

The end? Well, it’s just the beginning!

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Hey Rize Community! ✨

From celebrating the achievements of our standout startups to introducing new mentors and stories, May & June have been a whirlwind of excitement here at Rize, and we're stoked to share all the highlights with you!

Here’s some scoop on everything that happened in the last 2 months at Rize.

STORIES FROM RIZE-PRENEURS 📎

Meet the game-changers leading the startup ecosystem. Click below, and get ready to be inspired again.

NEW LAUNCHES THAT DAZZLED ✨

Big news! 🥁

We recently launched Rize D2C+, which is an exclusive community for retail, eCommerce, and D2C founders.

Our dedicated community is designed to help founders overcome growth challenges and leverage the thousands of D2C opportunities lying ahead. We will offer expert-led sessions, exclusive deals, and a network of like-minded entrepreneurs and industry experts — everything founders need to thrive in the D2C space.

Come on, founders! Let's get the word out and help grow this community together!

For more details: Click here!

PAST AND UPCOMING EVENTS 🗓️

Last month’s events were unforgettable, and we’re just getting started!

We hosted a really interactive session with Kunal on harnessing strategic alliances for maximum user and revenue impact. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel—the video will be live soon!

While you’re at it, mark your Calendar for some incredible upcoming sessions on Fundraising.

Stay tuned for more details!

MEET OUR NEW MENTORS: OFFICE HOURS EDITION ✍️

We're super excited to share some fantastic news with you all! We've just welcomed a bunch of amazing new mentors on board for our office hours. These industry veterans bring a wealth of knowledge and experience across various sectors.

Our new mentors include:

• Ambika Pande: Product & Strategy at Razorpay with 3+ years of experience.

• Johney Maheshwari: Leads CorpDev and has extensive experience in fundraising, investments, and acquisitions -both on the buy-side and sell-side.

• Akanksha Bawa: 7+ years of experience in the areas of Public Relations & Corporate Communications, Growth & Product Marketing and spans across organizations.

• Prathmesh S: An expert in Business Management, Prathmesh offers invaluable insights and strategies on how you can navigate some of the uncertainties with business intuition and frameworks.

• Bhawna B: Cofounder at We Founder Circle, EvolveX, and Avinya VC; 8+ years of experience in Product development, operations, and strategy in the IT sector.

MILESTONE MOMENTS 👑

Let’s celebrate the victories! We've witnessed some jaw-dropping milestones within our community in the last two months!

The end? Well, it’s just the beginning!

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Hey Rize Community! ✨

April was a whirlwind of excitement here at Rize, and we're stoked to share all the highlights with you!

Here’s some scoop on everything that happened last month at Rize.

NEW LAUNCHES THAT DAZZLED ✨

We launched Rize for YC S’24 to help you join the league of Y Combinator champions. The deadline for application review is closed but you can still apply for a mock interview if you’ve received the call back from YC.

Some impact of Rize for YC in numbers for the S’24 Season:

PAST AND UPCOMING EVENTS 🗓️

Last month’s events were unforgettable, and we’re just getting started!

Want to see the recap of our events? Click on images below!

While you’re at it, mark your Calendar for some incredible upcoming sessions on Pitch Decks & Fundraising.

Stay tuned for more details!

MILESTONE MOMENTS 👑

Let’s celebrate the victories! We've witnessed some jaw-dropping milestones within our community last month!

The end? Well, it’s just the beginning!

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Hey Rize Community! ✨

First up, we're incredibly proud of the launch of Rize for YC S’24, which aims to assist founders like you in standing out at Y Combinator.

But that's not all! Our community has been smashing milestones left and right - whether it's funding wins or impressive growth numbers.

Let’s see what happened last month at Rize.

ARTICLES OF THE MONTH 📜

The collection is growing everyday. Check out the March articles that fuelled our Founders below!

Discover more such insightful reads in “The Vault”.

STORIES FROM RIZE-PRENEURS 📎

Meet the game-changers leading the way in the startup ecosystem. Click below & get ready to be inspired all over again.

NEW LAUNCHES THAT DAZZLED ✨

Interested in joining the league of Y Combinator champions at Rize?

Rize for YC S’24 is live now! 

Get access to an all-inclusive program designed by Experts & YC Alums.

• Curated Resources

• Weekly L&D Sessions

• Application Reviews

• Mock Interviews

PAST AND UPCOMING EVENTS 🗓️

Last month’s events were unforgettable, and we’re just getting started!

Want to see the recap of our events? Click on images below!

While you’re at it, mark your Calendar for some incredible upcoming sessions by our YC Alums around perfecting your YC Application.

🗓️ April 13, 2024 (Saturday)

RSVP for Amartya’s Zoom session happening this week: RSVP Now

MILESTONE MOMENTS 👑

Let’s celebrate the victories! We've witnessed some jaw-dropping milestones within our community last month!

The end? Well, it’s just the beginning!

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Hey Rize Community! ✨

February was a month of firsts at Rize!

We kicked off our social media journey and joined the FTX fintech event for the first time. Here’s to all of our shared victories! 🥂

ARTICLES OF THE MONTH 📜

Missed our Articles last month? Check the top ones that fuelled our Founders!

The collection is growing everyday.

Discover more such insightful reads in “The Vault”.

STORIES FROM RIZE-PRENEURS 📎

Meet the game-changers leading the way in the startup ecosystem. Click below & get ready to be inspired all over again.

NEW LAUNCHES THAT DAZZLED ✨

New upgrades are here!

Our Marketplace (to be live soon) is now open to 100,00+ merchants, showcasing 40+ exclusive Rize deals right in the Razorpay Dashboard. And that's not all- we upgraded “Templates for Founders” so you can access 30+ ready-to-use templates seamlessly in a single platform.

New Beginnings, Exciting Launches!

PAST AND UPCOMING EVENTS 🗓️

Last month’s events were unforgettable, and we’re just getting started!

Want to see the recap of our event with Prerna? Click here.

Mark your Calendar for some incredible upcoming sessions. Stay tuned for more details!

MILESTONE MOMENTS 👑

Let’s celebrate the victories! Our founders hit some remarkable milestones last month.

RIZE AT FTX 🎆

Razorpay Rize made the debut at FTX ’24 and it was phenomenal! We introduced "Rize Marketplace" for Razorpay Merchants, celebrated the founders in our Rize community and caught up with many.

Check out our LinkedIn for all the buzz around “Rize at FTX”!

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