Rize Recap: January'26
As we wrap up another eventful month, we’re excited to bring you the highlights from January at Rize. Here’s a quick look back at everything we accomplished together!
Hey Everyone! ✨
January at Rize was packed with launches, learnings, and meaningful founder conversations- both online and offline. We spent the month listening closely to early-stage founders, understanding their biggest blockers, and building tools that reduce friction at every step of the journey.
This recap brings together the highlights that shaped our start to the year.
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!
✍️ How to Calculate Your Startup’s Valuation? (Fundraising)
✍️ How Performance Marketing Works for D2C Brands (2026 Guide) (Marketing)
Discover more such insightful reads in the Vault! The collection is growing every day.
STORIES FROM RIZE-PRENEURS 📎
This month, we spotlighted Dr Surabhi Jaju, a founder proving that meaningful brands can be built far beyond metro cities. Based in Satara, Maharashtra, Surabhi leads Rustic Art, an organic personal and home care brand grounded in sustainable manufacturing and conscious consumption.
A Researcher’s Approach to Building Business
At Razorpay Rize, we meet founders building quietly but meaningfully- often far from the spotlight. Dr Surabhi Jaju is one such founder. Building from Satara, a tier-2 city in Maharashtra, Surabhi leads Rustic Art, an organic and natural personal and home care brand rooted in sustainable manufacturing and conscious living.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH💡
New initiatives, exciting launches, and everything you need to stay ahead.
✨AI YC Reviewer- New Launch✨
Ever wondered how a YC partner might read your application? We built the AI YC Reviewer to give founders an early, honest review of their answers- highlighting gaps, sharpening clarity, and strengthening their overall story.
Powered by insights from YC alumni and 1000+ YC applications, the tool helps you pressure-test your application and apply with more confidence.
✨Rize City Circle: Mumbai✨
Building can feel lonely until you’re in a room with founders facing the same challenges.
Our Mumbai City Circle gave us a closer look at how founders in D2C and retail are building today- balancing growth, margins, and distribution while navigating an evolving market. These conversations help us stay grounded in real founder needs.
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.
At Razorpay Rize, we get it- building a startup is tough. That’s why we’re more than just a space for connecting with other founders. We’ve got programs, tools, and services designed to take some of the weight off the shoulders and make the journey just a little bit easier.
Curious about how we support startup founders?
Dive into Vault today & unlock a world of possibilities.