Rize Recap: July '25
As we wrap up another eventful month, we’re excited to bring you the highlights from July at Rize. Here’s a quick look back at everything we accomplished together!
Hey Everyone! ✨
July had all the right ingredients- inspiring founder wins, buzzing events, and one very special milestone: the Rize D2C+ anniversary. We celebrated the stories that brought us here, the brands that have grown in these halls, and the friendships that now feel like partnerships.
This recap is our way of bottling up the energy- the events, wins, and conversations that made July really special.
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!
✍️ TV Pitch Checklist: What to Prepare Before You Step On Set? (Fundraising)
✍️ One Year of Rize D2C+: Building Together, Growing Together! (Community)
✍️ Building a Product Roadmap for B2B vs. B2C Startups (Product)
✍️ Selling on Global Marketplaces: What Indian Founders Should Know? (Export)
Discover more such insightful reads in the Vault! The collection is growing every day.
STORIES FROM RIZE-PRENEURS 📎
In this edition, we spotlighted two D2C founders- Vijay and Paranjay- who are both part of the Rize community and are now navigating the exciting rollercoaster of building their own brands/products.
Building for the Child in Each One of Us: The Story of Vijay & BLUE BIRD
An artist, designer, and Professor with over 15 years of experience, Vijay left behind the comfort of the classroom to co-found BLUE BIRD- Let’s Play a Game, a brand that creates toys and games designed to spark creativity in both kids and adults.
3 Startups & One Shared Dream: The Story of Paranjay & CalQuity
Paranjay Mundra has always known he was meant to build. Growing up in a business family, he caught the entrepreneurial bug early. Today, he’s the co-founder of CalQuity, a fast-rising fintech startup trusted by leading financial institutions across India.
They shared the lessons, breakthroughs, and defining moments that shaped their journeys and trust us, you’ll want to hear this!
We hope their experience inspires you as much as it did us!
KEY HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH💡
New initiatives, exciting launches, and everything you need to stay ahead.
✨ Rize D2C+ Anniversary ✨
This July, we marked a very special milestone- one year of Rize D2C+. Over the past year, this community has grown into a vibrant hub for founders in D2C, eCommerce, and retail, a place where we’ve celebrated product launches, shared growth journeys, and cheered each other on through the highs and lows of building.
To mark the occasion, we came together for an evening that was as lively as the community itself- great drinks, delicious food and an energy that didn’t fade for a second.
The highlight of the evening was our D2C+ Awards Ceremony, where we celebrated exceptional founders and brands making waves with their creativity, innovation, and impact.
Here’s to the first year of Rize D2C+, and to many more years of building, scaling, and celebrating together!
✨Pitch Perfect: TV Edition✨
Since its launch last month, Pitch Perfect: TV Edition has drawn in an incredible lineup of founders eager to perfect their pitch game.
Our Pitch Perfect: Spotlight Series took it a step further, sitting down with founders who’ve been through the journey to share what really happens, from the first application form to that final, make-or-break pitch.
✨Rize for YC: F25 ✨
We’ve just wrapped up our knowledge sessions and application reviews for Fall 2025.
If you’ve made it to the YC interview stage- that’s huge. It means you’re building something remarkable, and YC sees it. Now comes the next challenge: showing up clear & confident. In a 10-minute interview, how you explain your idea, defend your choices, and think on your feet can make all the difference.
That’s why we are hosting mock interviews with YC alumni. In these interviews, you will receive real, personalised feedback to help you walk into your interview ready to own the conversation.
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.