Rize Recap: June '25
As we wrap up another eventful month, we’re excited to bring you the highlights from June at Rize. Here’s a quick look back at everything we accomplished together!
Hey Everyone! ✨
Can you believe we’re already halfway through 2025? June flew by, and it brought a wave of momentum, milestones, and some truly meaningful founder conversations across the Rize community.
This edition of Rize Recap offers a peek into what unfolded—stories, milestones, events, and content that kept the momentum going.
Let’s rewind June together!
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!
✍️ What Every Founder Should Know About Compliance? (Legal & Compliance)
✍️ Reality vs. Reality TV: How TV Pitches Differ from Investor Deck Pitches? (Fundraising)
✍️ Export Documentation You Need for Your Business: A Beginner’s Guide (Export-focused)
✍️ Smart Ways to Manage Inventory on a Budget (D2C, Retail & eCommerce)
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- Anil and Chanakya- who are both part of the Rize community and are now navigating the exciting rollercoaster of building their own brands.
Reinventing Rusks for Indians: The Story of Anil & Ruskle
Who knew the rusk could get a glow-up? Anil Paremal did. As the co-founder of Ruskle, Anil took something every Indian home already had and turned it into something new, a no-maida, sooji-based, flavour-first version of tradition.
Data, Disruption, and a Dash of Salt: The Story of Chanakya and UP&RUN
At Razorpay Rize, we’re thrilled to introduce Chanakya Shah, a founder who’s been through it all, from running a family business in textiles to diving deep into data analytics in Canada and now building something truly different in 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!
PAST & UPCOMING EVENTS 🗓️
June at Rize was packed with pitch decks, challenging questions, and founders getting honest about what it takes to raise capital in 2025.
One standout session was our deep dive into Storytelling for TV pitches, where Vivek Krishna, Founder of Sukham & featured on Shark Tank India, shared what goes into crafting a story that resonates with viewers and investors watching from afar.
Next up for July, we’re taking things a notch higher with Pitch Perfect – The Spotlight Series- India’s first-of-its-kind series designed to help you nail your pitch, whether you're raising your first round or pitching to millions on screen.
Note: To get your invites, sign up for Pitch Perfect!
KEY HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH💡
New initiatives, exciting launches, and everything you need to stay ahead.
✨ Pitch Perfect ✨
This June, we hit refresh on one of our most loved programs- Pitch Perfect.
The new Pitch Perfect is designed to help you refine your pitch, whether you're gearing up for a fundraising round or stepping in front of a camera. We’ve added AI VCs, pitch templates, and storytelling tips that go beyond your slides.
✨ Rize City Circle- Mumbai Edition✨
Rize also made its way to Mumbai, and the energy was everything we hoped for (and more). The City Circle meetup brought together a diverse group of early-stage founders, each deep in the trenches of building, navigating, and figuring it all out.
What made it special? The connections. Founders who had never met ended up trading advice, DMs, and maybe even future collabs. Mumbai surely showed up with its signature hustle- fast, fierce, and full of fire. And we can’t wait to be back!
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.