**Title:** Nikhil Kamath and Kishore Biyani Launch The Foundery for Startups
**Meta Description:** Nikhil Kamath and Kishore Biyani unveil The Foundery, a 90-day program to support early-stage startups in India, transforming entrepreneurs into co-founders.
**URL Slug:** the-foundery-startup-launchpad-india
**Headline:** Nikhil Kamath and Kishore Biyani Introduce The Foundery: A Launchpad for Early-Stage Startups
Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, and Kishore Biyani, co-founder of Future Group, have teamed up to launch The Foundery, a unique residential business incubator aimed at supporting early-stage startups in India. This innovative program is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs gain traction and transform them into co-founders of funded, launch-ready businesses within a span of three months.
The Foundery offers a 90-day immersive experience, guiding participants through various stages of business development, from concept creation to investment readiness. With the support of experienced mentors and access to funding, participants will receive comprehensive assistance tailored to their entrepreneurial journey. The program is based in Alibaug, Maharashtra, providing a conducive environment for creativity and collaboration.
Among the esteemed mentors involved in The Foundery are:
**Vijay Shekhar Sharma:** A prominent figure in India’s entrepreneurial landscape, Sharma is the co-founder and CEO of Paytm, a pioneering digital payment platform that has significantly transformed the financial services sector in India.
**Mithun Sacheti:** Founder of CaratLane, Sacheti revolutionized the jewelry market in India, creating a brand that caters to modern women. CaratLane, now part of the Tata Group, has become a leading omni-channel jewelry retailer.
**Varun Berry:** The former CEO and Managing Director of Britannia, Berry brings nearly four decades of experience from top companies like PepsiCo and Hindustan Unilever, making him a valuable asset to the program.
**Kunal Bahl:** Co-founder of AceVector Limited, which encompasses Snapdeal and other brands, Bahl is also a co-founder of Titan Capital, investing in various successful startups including Ola Cabs and Razorpay.
**Aakash Chaudhry:** As the co-founder and chief mentor of Aakash Educational Services, Chaudhry has expanded the company’s offerings to include IIT-JEE test preparation and digital learning programs.
**Santosh Desai:** A seasoned columnist and brand expert, Desai has extensive experience in advertising, having served as President of McCann-Erickson, one of India’s leading advertising agencies.
**Prashanth Prakash:** A founding partner at Accel Partners, Prakash has played a crucial role in nurturing startups in India.
**Aakrit Vaish:** An AI specialist, Vaish leads Activate, India’s first venture capital firm focused on AI companies, and is known for founding Haptik, one of the country’s first AI startups.
**Rama Bijapurkar:** A business advisor and independent director, Bijapurkar brings a wealth of knowledge from her experience with blue-chip companies.
The Foundery aims to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs in India, providing them with the tools, mentorship, and funding necessary to succeed in a competitive landscape.
**FAQ:**
**What is The Foundery?**
The Foundery is a 90-day residential program launched by Nikhil Kamath and Kishore Biyani to support early-stage startups in India, helping aspiring entrepreneurs become co-founders of funded businesses.
