Rize Recap: May '25

As we wrap up another eventful month, we’re excited to bring you the highlights from May at Rize. Here’s a quick look back at everything we accomplished together!

Hey Everyone! ✨

Last month, the Rize community was buzzing- founders launched new products, crossed key milestones, and shared stories that reminded us why we do what we do.

If May felt like a blur, we’ve got you covered.

Here’s a quick recap of all that happened across the Rize community last month- founder wins, community updates, and a few moments worth celebrating.

Scroll on for a quick rewind and a look ahead.

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!

✍️ The Only Metrics That Matter for Early-stage Startups (Data/ Product)

✍️ Is Your Startup Ready to Go Global? Here's How to Know! (Export-focused)

✍️ Hiring Your First Few: A Survival Guide for Early-Stage Founders (Hiring)

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

STORIES FROM RIZE-PRENEURS 📎

In this edition, we’re spotlighting Mandeep & Manveen- A sibling duo, part of the Rize community, and now on the rollercoaster of building their own D2C brand.

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 and AMAs with industry experts covering various exciting topics. This month, we hosted our very first Product Review session exclusively for the community.

We also conducted knowledge sessions on data-driven growth, Y Combinator, and other topics to help make your startup journey easier.

Best part? There’s more coming your way!

This month, we’re kicking off an in-person Founder Meet in Mumbai, starting with our growing community of founders. Keep an eye out. We’ll be sharing more details soon.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH💡

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

✨ New Community Launch- Rize Xport+ ✨

From India to everywhere- Rize Xport+ is now live!

We’re excited to announce the launch of Rize Xport+, a new initiative to support Indian founders exporting globally.

This curated community brings together builders from tech, D2C, and service sectors, helping them learn and grow from the unique challenges and opportunities of exporting cross-border.

If you’re building from India for the world, this is your community. Come join us!

✨ Razorbae Campaign: Backing India’s Boldest✨

Every founder needs a cheer squad. That’s where Razorbae comes in!

Razorbae, our Chief Cheerleading Officer, was busy celebrating founders who dared to dream big, sharing their journeys, and creating space for the community to come together and cheer each other on.

If you missed the action, don’t worry- the party’s just getting started. Jump in, join the cheer squad, and let’s keep backing India’s boldest together!

Don’t forget to check out our socials for all the latest updates!

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.