Hey Everyone! ✨
If September had a checklist, our founders would’ve ticked off quite a few big things. From funding announcements and YC selections to building at hackathons and taking startups global, the Rize ecosystem had a lot to celebrate. We also launched new ways for founders to connect, build, and grow.
So, grab a coffee and let’s take a little walk down memory lane.
MILESTONE MOMENTS 👑
Every month, our favourite updates come from the founders themselves.
We've witnessed some jaw-dropping milestones within our community, and we can’t wait to share them with you.
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 out the top ones that fuelled our Founders!
✍️ Ad Spend & CAC Survival Guide for Festive Season
Make every marketing rupee count with smarter ad spending strategies and practical ways to keep customer acquisition costs in check this festive season.
✍️ Shopify Widgets - Festive Edition: Tool Stack Checklist
Discover the must-have Shopify widgets to boost conversions, create better shopping experiences, and make the most of festive sales.
✍️Customer Onboarding & Activation: The Free (Or Low Budget) Stack Checklist
Explore budget-friendly tools to streamline onboarding, improve user activation, and turn more sign-ups into engaged customers.
Discover more such insightful reads in the Vault! The collection is growing every day.
STORIES FROM RIZE-PRENEURS 📎
This month, we spotlighted Aviral Shah, a fourth-generation entrepreneur building Almighty Organics, a bootstrapped FMCG brand with a global footprint. He’s now focused on scaling a vegan Omega-3 line that offers an alternative to fish oil.
Building India's Cleanest Food Brand: The Story of Aviral Shah & Almighty Organics
A fourth-generation entrepreneur, Aviral Shah, moved through investment banking in Tokyo, cryptocurrency and parking startups in India. After a decade in SaaS, he eventually bet on something far more offline: clean, organic ingredients. Today, as founder of
KEY HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH💡
New initiatives, exciting launches, and everything you need to stay ahead.
✨Rize Global Readiness Program✨
Building for one market is hard enough. Taking your startup global? That’s a whole new game.
That’s why we launched the Rize Global Readiness Program, a 6-day cohort bringing together 60+ founders to learn from experts, get mentored, and access resources to help them navigate new markets because your next big customer could be halfway across the world!
✨Razorpay x Replit | Hackathon✨
Great ideas are everywhere, but bringing them to life is what counts. So, we teamed up with Replit for a hackathon that brought 100+ founders, developers, and builders together to turn their ideas into working products using Replit.
With a focus on building, experimenting, and solving real-world problems, participants got hands-on with the tools and resources to go from a rough idea to a working demo.
✨Rize Startup Directory Launch✨
Ever wished there was one place to discover what our Rize startups are building? Now there is!
We launched the Rize Startup Directory, bringing together 1,700+ startups across 50 categories & 150+ cities, all in one place. Whether you're looking for inspiration, exploring what's happening in the ecosystem, or trying to connect with founders building in your space, the directory makes it easier to find your people.
Meet the Rize startups shaping the ecosystem
What’s Coming Next? 👀
If you thought September was busy, October has a lot more in store. Here’s what to look forward to at Rize:
Demo Days: AI, Consumer Tech & MedTech Edition: New ideas, ambitious founders, and products worth watching.
Rize for YC W27: Helping founders gear up for their next big leap.
Festive Season: It’s that time of year! Get ready for all things festive, with fresh opportunities for startups to make the most of the season through coupons of joy, festive showcases, and more.
Stay tuned. We’re just getting started. 🚀
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.