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Investors are exploring businesses on StartAppGuru right now.
StartAppGuru brings its ecosystem into real-world experiences.
One profile. One network. The right connections.
Create a professional business profile and become discoverable to relevant investors.
Create your profileInvestors exploring opportunities across sectors and stages — from Technology, Consumer, Manufacturing, Agriculture, E-commerce, Services, Healthcare, FinTech and Education, to every stage from Idea Stage to Established Businesses.
Start discoveringA growing investor network. Investors exploring opportunities across sectors and stages.
Chairman, Sejal Group
“I'm looking to connect with founders who are solving meaningful problems and building businesses with a strong market opportunity. I'm open to exploring ventures across different industries, especially those with the potential to scale.”
Ceramic Studio
“I'm looking for founders with strong customer problems, practical business models and clear potential for sustainable growth. The domain is not the limitation — the problem being solved and the opportunity behind it matter more to me.”
Entrepreneur & Investor, Evendex
“I'm interested in businesses that address real-world problems and have the potential to become strong, scalable companies. I'm open to opportunities across sectors where the founders have a clear vision and a solid execution plan.”
Director, Kwalichem
“I want to meet founders who understand the problem they are solving and have built a business around a genuine market need. I'm open to different domains, provided the business has a strong foundation and meaningful growth potential.”
Angel Investor & Fundraising Professional
“I'm looking to connect with founders and businesses that have a strong problem statement and a clear need for capital to grow. I'm open to funding opportunities across sectors, from promising startups to established businesses looking to scale.”
Founding Partner & Chief Business Officer
“I'm interested in founders who are tackling important problems and creating businesses that can scale beyond their initial market. I'm open to diverse sectors, with a focus on the strength of the opportunity, business model and long-term potential.”
“I'm drawn to founders who challenge conventional thinking and approach existing problems in new ways. I look for innovative businesses that create genuine value, demonstrate strong market potential, and have the ability to build a differentiated position over the long term.”
From being listed to being discovered.
Build your business profile with: Industry • Stage • Business Model • Requirements • Growth Objectives
Investors explore businesses aligned with their criteria.
Relevant interest opens the door to a direct conversation.
Discuss potential investment, partnerships or strategic opportunities.
Real founders. Real investors. Real funding conversations.
StartAppGuru supports founders across the different stages of building and growing a business.
Investor Discovery • Funding Opportunities • Pitch Deck Development • Investor Documentation • Founder–Investor Connections
Brand Strategy • Business Positioning • Social Media • Digital & Performance Marketing • Content Creation • Founder Branding • PR & Media • Podcasts & Business Stories
Business Planning • Growth Strategy • Market Research • Opportunity Identification • Expert Mentorship • Specialist Guidance • Strategic Decision Support
Contracts • Agreements • NDAs • MOUs • Company Documentation • Investor Documentation • Term Sheets • Compliance Support
Lead Generation • Customer Connections • Commercial Opportunities • Market Access • Business Development • Strategic Partnerships • Collaborations & Distribution
StartAppGuru — One Ecosystem. Multiple Opportunities. Built for Business Growth.
Your own business network. Inside the StartAppGuru ecosystem, founders can:
Discover and interact with other entrepreneurs.
Start conversations directly through the application.
Share your business, achievements, updates, requirements and opportunities.
Create a dedicated space where your business and brand can be discovered.
Find investors, customers, partners, mentors and relevant businesses.
Your Business. Your Network. Your Community.
Businesses from across sectors, growing through the StartAppGuru ecosystem.
We are building Aetherbuilt - AI Autonomous Industrial OS for Manufacturing MSMEs. We help small to medium factory owners to automate their factory operations into one single intelligent platform including procurement, CAD AI, Machine Intelligence etc.
Manufacturing MSMEs
Alric Lifestyle is an India-first D2C fashion and lifestyle brand offering premium-look watches and everyday accessories at affordable prices. With 7,850+ orders and ₹65 lakh+ in D2C revenue, the brand is scaling as a capital-efficient business with ambitions to expand into multiple lifestyle categories.
7,850+ orders · ₹65 lakh+ revenue
Raghubatteries Corporation Pvt. Ltd. is an energy and power company focused on delivering high-quality energy products and reliable services worldwide.
Pvt. Ltd.
LUCKSURE is a leading Indian manufacturer of high-quality CPVC, UPVC, and PVC pipes, fittings, and CP bathroom accessories. With a focus on durability, quality, and innovation, the company delivers reliable water solutions for residential, agricultural, and industrial needs.
CPVC · UPVC · PVC
Bhoj Masale, by RMN Foods Pvt. Ltd., offers 54 varieties of Satvik, preservative-free and Jain-friendly Indian spices and masalas. The brand aims to bring authentic Indian flavours to global markets through D2C, retail and HoReCa channels.
54 varieties
Real Motors is a technology-enabled taxi and fleet vehicle servicing platform that connects vehicle owners, fleet operators, service partners, and technicians through a single digital ecosystem. It offers doorstep repairs, preventive maintenance, transparent pricing, digital job cards, and real-time service tracking to simplify and standardize vehicle servicing.
Doorstep repairs · Digital job cards
RefundX is an AI-powered returns and refunds management platform for D2C brands. It analyzes customer and order behavior to optimize refund decisions, prevent refund fraud, reduce unnecessary losses, and ensure a seamless experience for genuine customers.
AI-powered · D2CBuilding a business requires more than a great product. Founders need access to the right capital, expertise, visibility, customers and business support.
Investors & Funding Opportunities
Mentorship, Strategic Guidance & Specialist Support
Branding, Marketing, Content & Digital Growth
Legal Documentation, Contracts & Compliance Solutions
Business Leads, Commercial Opportunities & Market Access
Strategic Relationships, Collaborations & Distribution
These resources are often fragmented across multiple platforms, agencies, networks and communities.
StartAppGuru brings them together in one connected ecosystem.
StartAppGuru connects businesses with opportunities across:
Investor Conversations & Funding Opportunities
Commercial Leads & Market Access
Strategic Alliances & Distribution
Mentors & Specialised Capabilities
Founder Branding, Content & Media
Build the business. Access the network.
What founders say about connecting on StartAppGuru.
“India’s Startup and MSME Funding 2025: The Rise of Responsible Capital” — November 2025
“Investors are asking sharper questions. Startups are being forced to answer them with clarity. This is how healthy ecosystems evolve.”
Press release, also published across 260+ news websites.
The ecosystem built for your success
We vet every startup and investor to ensure high-quality connections and meaningful interactions.
Skip the warm intros. Connect directly with decision-makers who are actively looking for opportunities.
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The visionary behind StartAppGuru
Founder, StartAppGuru | Entrepreneur | Business Strategist | Researcher
Dr. Ashutosh Khatawkar is the Founder of StartAppGuru, a business growth ecosystem built to help founders, startups and MSMEs access the right capital, customers, connections, partners and business support to scale.
With a Ph.D. in Economics and an MBA in Marketing, Dr. Khatawkar brings over two decades of experience across entrepreneurship, business strategy, marketing, behavioural economics and leadership. His professional journey includes leadership roles with organisations such as Lodha, JLL, RNA and Bombay Realty, alongside building and leading his own ventures.
His entrepreneurial track record includes ₹11,000+ crore in revenue generated and the founding of Augustus Ventures. Through StartappGuru, he now focuses on creating a stronger ecosystem where founders can move beyond simply raising capital and gain access to the broader resources required to build and grow sustainable businesses.
His expertise spans Behavioural Economics, Neuro-Marketing, Brand Strategy, Consumer Psychology and Decision-Making, bringing a research-backed perspective to business growth and founder strategy.
Know More
35 min
Interview · Nov 2025
StartappGuru Bridges the Funding Gap Between Startups, MSMEs and Investors
Dr Ashutosh Khatawkar (YouTube)
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65 min
Podcast · Jul 2026
How to Scale a Startup From Zero in 2026
Next Page Podcast by Sneha Karwat
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44 min
Podcast · Dec 2025
Why Most Startups Fail Even With Funding
The Founder’s Dream · Abhishek Vyas
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36 sec
Video · Oct 2026
Idea to Business: Founder Mentorship with Dr. Ashutosh Khatawkar
StartAppGuru (YouTube)
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Founder Feeling Stuck? Don’t Know What’s Next for Your Business?
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Strategic Growth | Brand Consultancy | Marketing Strategy
Isshana is a business strategist with experience in sales leadership, business development, brand positioning, and market expansion. Having worked with BYJU’S (Think & Learn Private Limited) and Lodha Ventures, she brings a strong understanding of sales operations, lead generation, customer acquisition, and business growth.
At BYJU’S, she served as an Area Business Head, managing lead generation, sales operations, centre management, team performance, and local market development. Her experience at Lodha Ventures further strengthened her understanding of business operations and commercial execution.
She later served as a Director at FX, contributing to strategic business development, sales growth, and business expansion, including establishing the company’s presence in Dubai.
At StartApp Guru, Isshana focuses on brand consultancy, brand positioning, marketing strategy, and go-to-market strategy. She works closely with founders to build compelling brand identities, strengthen market presence, develop strategic relationships, and bridge the gap between business vision and measurable growth.
Her approach combines strategic thinking with practical execution to help businesses differentiate themselves, reach the right audience, and unlock new growth opportunities.
Founder Relations & Startup Partnerships
Sakshi Gawale works closely with founders and startups at StartAppGuru, understanding their unique business requirements and building a personalised experience through the platform’s services. She focuses on startup onboarding, identifying the right solutions for each business, and ensuring founders receive relevant support aligned with their stage of growth.
From connecting startups with suitable investors and lead generation opportunities to facilitating marketing support, social media management, public relations, brand positioning, and founder visibility, Sakshi helps entrepreneurs access the right resources to strengthen their businesses. She also works towards aligning founders with relevant legal and compliance services, industry partners, and professional networks based on their specific requirements.
Through founder engagement and partnership development, Sakshi contributes to making StartAppGuru a platform where entrepreneurs can access personalised business support, meaningful connections, and opportunities that help them build, grow, and scale their ventures.
To build a connected ecosystem where businesses can access the capital, customers, expertise, visibility, support and relationships they need to grow.
StartAppGuru is building a more connected way for businesses and investors to discover, connect and create opportunities.
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