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๐Ÿšจ What happens when founders skip the pitch decks and meet investors face-to-face?

๐Ÿšจ What happens when founders skip the pitch decks and meet investors face-to-face?

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We recently wrapped up an exciting edition of A Date with Investors in partnership with JITO JIIF, where handpicked founders got the chance to meet investorsโ€”not in a boardroom, but inside the investor’s own office, in a casual, no-pressure setting.

No slides. No scripts. Just real conversations.
Founders spoke about themselves and their vision, while other builders in the room asked sharp, founder-first questions. And guess what? ๐Ÿคฏ


Two of them found business synergies on the spot and are now collaborating.

Hereโ€™s who joined us this time:

Founder NameStartup
ShashankMicroHeal
VatsalEzPac
Srijan JainDexyAI
Vamshi Krishna MannuriPCRA technologies Pvt Ltd

โœจ This is part of our ongoing Builders Club initiative โ€” A Date with Investors โ€” where we match-make high-potential founders with the right investment partners based on their thesis, traction, and vision.

๐Ÿ“… The May edition is now open for applications.

If you’re raising funds or just want to build strong investor relationships without the fluff โ€” this is for you.
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#TheBuildersClub #ADateWithInvestors #Fundraising #StartupIndia #InvestorsMeetFounders #FounderNetwork #VCConnections

Debarya Dutta

This Founder Is Opening Doors. Are You in the Right Room?

This Founder Is Opening Doors. Are You in the Right Room?

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When it comes to resourceful operators in the startup world, Debarya Dutta is in a league of his own. A co-founder at Upraised, an active investor, and a tireless startup enabler, Debarya has been a part of The Builders Circle since its inception โ€” and his presence has left a deep impact on the network.

What makes Debarya stand out isn’t just his knowledge or credentials โ€” it’s his uncanny ability to make things happen. Whether it’s helping fellow founders raise capital, connecting talent to the right startups, or opening doors to enterprise partnerships, he’s been instrumental in supporting the growth journeys of many within the circle.

He’s also the go-to person if you’re looking for insight into the startup ecosystem โ€” be it investment trends, hiring moves, or market shifts. Debarya is one of the most well-connected and giving members of The Builders Circle, and founders consistently credit him for offering support thatโ€™s helped shape critical decisions.


If youโ€™re a funded, pre-series A, or growth-stage founder, The Builders Circle is where you belong. From closed-door boardroom sessions to real support on capital, hiring, and distribution โ€” this isnโ€™t just networking, itโ€™s your growth engine.

๐ŸŸข Chapters now open in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, and Bangalore

Letโ€™s build. Together.
#TheBuildersCircle #StartupNetwork #DebaryaDutta #FounderSupport #GrowthStageFounders #StartupIndia

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ย What Shark Tankโ€™s Sumit Rastogi Found Inside The Builders Circle

 What Shark Tankโ€™s Sumit Rastogi Found Inside The Builders Circle

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About Artinci

Artinci is a clean-label dessert brand on a mission to redefine indulgence. With 100% sugar-free, low-carb, and diabetic-friendly treats, Artinci offers guilt-free desserts that donโ€™t compromise on taste. From ice creams to mithai, all products are crafted with zero added sugar and natural ingredientsโ€”making healthy living deliciously simple.


Sumit Rastogi, co-founder of Artinci, has been part of The Builders Circle since its inception โ€” and his journey is a textbook example of how the right peer network can accelerate business growth.

Artinci, featured on Shark Tank India, is on a mission to revolutionize desserts with its 100% sugar-free, guilt-free product line. With a deep understanding of the D2C food ecosystem, Sumit is a go-to resource when it comes to navigating manufacturing, supply chain dynamics, and unit economics in the F&B space.

Few know that before Artinci, Sumit also built one of the highest-rated ice cream chains in the country โ€” which he later chose to wind down to focus fully on the booming demand for clean, sugar-free indulgence.

In the past few months alone, Artinci has seen significant growth โ€” and Sumit credits a part of that success to the support, feedback, and connections heโ€™s received through the Builders Circle.


If youโ€™re a funded founder, close to raising, or in your growth phase, The Builders Circle is your chance to connect with serious founders like Sumit, gain access to curated boardroom sessions, and unlock real business value.

๐Ÿšช Registrations are now open for Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, and Bangalore.
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Eligible founders get one trial session.

This is not just a network. Itโ€™s the network youโ€™ve been looking for.

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Why Top Founders Like Amit mishra Swear by The Builders Circle

Why Top Founders Like Amit mishra Swear by The Builders Circle

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In every thriving ecosystem, there are connectors โ€” people who don’t just build great companies, but actively enable others to build as well. Amit Mishra, founder of Dazeinfo, is exactly that.

With over 20 years of experience in the industry and having built Dazeinfo into a leading market intelligence platform with access to over 20 million data points, Amit brings rare insight and unmatched depth to the table. Whether it’s market research, industry data, or competitive benchmarking โ€” Amitโ€™s work powers decisions for some of the most forward-looking businesses in the country.

But beyond the business, Amit has also been a core part of The Builders Circle from the very beginning โ€” showing up consistently to help other founders grow, sharing his network generously, and opening doors across the ecosystem. From government partnerships to industry collaborations, startup event connections to data-driven business intelligence, Amit is one of those few people who turns โ€œLet me know if I can helpโ€ into action.

Hereโ€™s what he had to say about his journey:

“The Builders Circle is an incredibly curated gathering that consistently delivers value. 

Every month, I meet growth-stage founders and professionals who are carefully selected, which ensures meaningful and insightful conversations. 

The best part is that it’s focused on growth-stage businesses โ€” no early-stage noise โ€” allowing for deep, strategic discussions. I’ve gained new tools, strategies, and invaluable learnings from understanding how others think and approach challenges. Itโ€™s a game-changer for anyone serious about scaling.”


If you’re a funded or growth-stage founder, and you’re looking to:


โœ… Build faster through peer support
โœ… Access investor and enterprise connects
โœ… Join a private, offline circle of high-quality founders

๐Ÿšช Registrations are now open for Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, and Bangalore.


๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Eligible founders get one trial session.

This is not just a network. Itโ€™s the network youโ€™ve been looking for.

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๐Ÿš€ We just wrapped up an exciting Investor Date in collaboration with Fibonacci X!

๐Ÿš€ We just wrapped up an exciting Investor Date in collaboration with Fibonacci X!

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As part of our ongoing initiative at The Builders Club to help startups raise funds and connect with investors on a more personal level, we hosted a unique session that went beyond pitch decks.

This Investor Date was a part of the Fibonacci X 6-month accelerator โ€” designed for startups building for Bharat ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ and the broader industrial ecosystem.

We had 5 incredible founders join us:

NameDesignationCompany Name
Dev TyagiCTOCodefancy Lab Pvt. Ltd.
SAURABH SINGHAICEOCB BUSINESS SOLUTION PRIVATE LIMITED
Siddhant AggarwalFounderLuxid Tech
VivekCo-FounderLuxid Tech
Vaibhav SharmaFounderKubar Protocol
Vikrant ShomeFounder, CEOAcadSpace

Rather than a typical pitch session, this was an open floor for real conversations. Founders shared their journey, got cross-questioned by peers, and received honest feedback from fellow builders and investors alike.

Huge shoutout to Fibonacci X and Kulmani Rana for co-hosting this with us โ€” this kind of initiative is exactly what early-stage founders need. ๐Ÿ™Œ

Weโ€™re super excited to help fill your next cohort with more top-tier founders!

๐Ÿ”ฅ Next up:


We have three more Investor Dates coming up with Signal Ventures, Arali Ventures and She Capital. If you’re a startup currently fundraising, donโ€™t miss out.

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This Is Not Your Average Founder Meetup

This Is Not Your Average Founder Meetup

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We just wrapped up the April edition of The Boardroom, and every time we do one of these, the value created just keeps compounding.

Attendees:

NameCompany NameDesignation
Arpit AgrawalAngoor.AiCEO
Amit MishraDazinfoCofounder
SiddhanganaDefiner BrandsFounder
Mridul AgrawalApexbridge VenturesPartner
Nithin PrakashCUPICo-Founder and Product Guy
Kishan SanghaniRedpluto AnalyticsCo-Founder
Rahul JoharOxbowCofounder
Sreerupa ChowdhuryLegalCare.ioFounder
Sumit RastogiArtinciCofounder
Debarya DuttaUpraisedFounder
SohailThe Builders ClubChief Builder
PriyankaThe Builders ClubPartnerships Manager
RanjiniThe Builders ClubBusiness Development Manager
RuelaTracxnManager – Live Deals
Monika JainPrestoCo-Founder & COO
MayankDatavioCo-founder
Raman VermamobiGuestFounder
AyushKubocareFounder
ShruthiqoqobaeFounder

Unlike most founder meetups, the Boardroom is built different. Itโ€™s intimate, high-trust, and action-driven. This month, we had everythingโ€”from deep business insights to some young curious minds tagging along for the experience (yes, even a few kids joined in!).

๐Ÿ” We kicked things off with a powerful workshop on creative problem-solving by Grant Received, setting the tone for an intense session of reflection and solutioning.

What followed was our signature Give & Takeโ€”a 2-hour open floor where founders shared real problems theyโ€™re facing and got brutally honest feedback and actionable support. Meetings were booked, calendars locked, and follow-ups planned right there in the room. Thatโ€™s the energy we’re building on.

๐Ÿ’ฌ New members told us this didnโ€™t feel like just another startup event. The urgency, the vulnerability, and the depth of connection in just one meeting was something they hadnโ€™t experienced before.

We believe in serendipity by design. If you get the right set of founders in the same room, magic happensโ€”and we saw a lot of that last weekend.

๐Ÿ‘ฅ The Boardroom is invite-onlyโ€”open to funded and growth-stage founders. If thatโ€™s you, and you’re looking to scale through genuine network effects and a rock-solid support system, you should be in the room.

๐ŸŒ† And good news: Weโ€™re now launching in Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune!

๐Ÿ“Want in?

A Special Thanks

While one circle convened at our usual venue, the boardroom came to life through our new partnership with BHIVE, marking an exciting new chapter in our journey.

Join The Builders Circle

If you are a growth-stage founder or a CXO looking to scale your business faster and build a long-term, high-value network, then The Builders Circle is where you need to be.

We are alsoย expanding to new cities in the coming months. If you want to be part of this exclusive community, join ourย wishlistย and stay tuned for upcoming boardroom meetings near you.

๐Ÿš€ย Register now and take your business connections to the next level

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Circle is launching in Delhi and Pune

Circle is launching in Delhi and Pune

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When we launched The Builders Circle, our vision was simple yet ambitious:
To create a powerful peer-driven network of serious founders who are building for scale.

Over the years at The Builders Club, weโ€™ve seen time and again how transformative it can be when the right people are in the same room. Ideas are exchanged freely, businesses get unblocked, partnerships are formed, and real value is created โ€” not through chance, but by design.

The Builder’s Circle is that design


At its core, The Builders Circle is an offline business network of funded and growth-stage founders, enabled by enterprise leaders, investors, and advisors.

Itโ€™s not just a networking platform โ€” itโ€™s a strategic, high-trust community where founders support each other in scaling, fundraising, hiring, and everything in between.

The thesis is clear:

Get the right founders into a room, remove the noise, and magic happens.


Over the past five months, weโ€™ve been quietly testing this concept in Bangalore.

We started with a handful of handpicked founders โ€” and today, weโ€™re proud to say we have:

  • โœ… 20+ Active Circle Members
  • โœ… 100% Net Promoter Score

When we ask our members why they value this community, the answers are consistent:

  • โ€œThe best sounding board Iโ€™ve found.โ€
  • โ€œNo fluff. Just serious operators solving real problems.โ€
  • โ€œWithin one session, I had intros to 3 potential clients.โ€
  • โ€œIt feels like a founderโ€™s inner circle โ€” not an event.โ€

The format is designed to foster depth over noise. Because every member is building seriously, the feedback is richer, intros are warmer, and trust is immediate.

And thanks to our enterprise and investor network, Builders Circle members also get access to:


Weโ€™re now opening up Chapter 2 of the Builders Circle in Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune.

Weโ€™re not going for volume. We onboard just 2โ€“3 founders per city, per month โ€” and weโ€™re keeping it that way. This is a long-game community built on trust, consistency, and real value.


If you’re a funded or growth-stage founder, and youโ€™re looking for a strategic peer network that delivers long-term dividends on your time and relationships โ€” this is your invite.

๐Ÿ“Œ Spots are very limited for each city. This is invite-only and designed to be high-signal from day one.

So if you’re serious about scaling and want to surround yourself with people whoโ€™ve been there and are building beside you โ€”
๐Ÿ‘‰ nowโ€™s the time to get in.


We believe in the power of serendipity โ€” when the right builders meet, everything changes.

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The Builders Club House Party: March Edition Highlights ๐ŸŒŸ

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The Builders Club House Party: March Edition Highlights

The Builders Club wrapped up its March Edition House Party with a bang, bringing together an eclectic mix of creators, founders, and innovators for an evening filled with energy, insight, and pure vibe.

A Night of Ideas, Energy, and Connections

Hosted in a cozy, high-energy setting, the event captured the true essence of what The Builders Club stands for โ€” a community that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and authentic conversations.

As the night kicked off, guests were welcomed with warm vibes, curated playlists, and an atmosphere that sparked instant connection. Whether it was long-time


Join the Builders Circle

If youโ€™re a founder or CXO of a growth-stage business and are looking to build long-term relationships with cross-industry CXOs, founders, and investors, we invite you to register for the Builders Circle.

Hereโ€™s what you can expect from being part of this exclusive community:

  • ๐Ÿค Advisors who genuinely care about your growth.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Investor connections to fuel your business journey.
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Monthly boardroom meetings to recalibrate goals and gain strategic insights.
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ A vetted vendor directory with top-tier service providers across all domains.
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A Recap of The Boardroom Meetings This Month!

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A Recap of The Boardroom Meetings This Month!

For the first time, we successfully hosted parallel boardroom meetings in Bangalore, bringing together founders from diverse industries. Each meeting fostered collaboration, problem-solving, and meaningful connections, reinforcing the growth of The Builders Circle.

Circle 1 Attendees:

NameCompany NameDesignation
Amit MishraDazeinfoCofounder
Manas ShrivastavaTGK FoodsFounder
Rahul JoharOxbowCofounder
Rohaan KaulZavopsCofounder
Sreerupa ChowdhuryLegalCare.ioFounder
Sumit RastogiArtinciCofounder
Vivek PrashanthLivquik Technology Pvt LtdCOO
Mridul AgrawalApexbridge VenturesPartner
SohailThe Builders ClubChief Builder
RanjiniThe Builders ClubBusiness Development Manager
RuelaTracxnManager – Live Deals
KishanRedpluto AnalyticsFounder & CEO

Circle 2 Attendees:

NameCompany NameDesignation
Arpit AgrawalAngoor.AiCEO
Darshan BhatijaTomilloFounder & CEO
Debarya DuttaUpraisedFounder
Ammol MahajanRoamPrimeFounder
Biswarup DasInsightQFounder & CEO
Nithin PrakashCUPICo-Founder and Product Guy
SohailThe Builders ClubChief Builder
PriyankaThe Builders ClubPartnerships Manager
SushmitaThe Builders Club
Sreenath PhadkeEmintFounder
AkashLocal Ferment CoFounder

This milestone is a testament to the growing strength of our community, where founders actively support and elevate each other.

If you are a funded startup or in the growth stage, we invite you to join The Builders Circle and be part of this thriving ecosystem. Connect with us today and accelerate your journey with like-minded builders!

๐Ÿ‘‰ We are now opening the circle in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, and Pune

A Special Thanks

While one circle convened at our usual venue, the second boardroom came to life through our new partnership with BHIVE, marking an exciting new chapter in our journey.

Join The Builders Circle

If you are a growth-stage founder or a CXO looking to scale your business faster and build a long-term, high-value network, then The Builders Circle is where you need to be.

We are also expanding to new cities in the coming months. If you want to be part of this exclusive community, join our wishlist and stay tuned for upcoming boardroom meetings near you.

๐Ÿš€ Register now and take your business connections to the next level

UPCOMING EVENTS

Upcoming Investor Dates โ€“ May 2025 Edition

Upcoming Investor Dates โ€“ May 2025 Edition

๐Ÿš€ A Date with an Investor โ€“ Where Founders Meet Investors Over Coffee & Conversations!

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No pitch decks, no formalities โ€“ just insightful discussions! This initiative by The Builders Club offers startup founders a unique chance to have direct, in-person conversations with top investors in an informal setting. Whether youโ€™re looking for funding, mentorship, or strategic advice, this is your opportunity to connect with investors and expand your network.

May 2025 Investor Meetups

๐Ÿ“ Mumbai โ€“ May 7
๐Ÿ”น Investor: Signal Ventures

๐Ÿ“ Delhi NCR โ€“ May 14
๐Ÿ”น Investor: She Capital

๐Ÿ“ Bangalore โ€“ May 21
๐Ÿ”น Investor: Arali Ventures

๐Ÿ’ก Why Attend?


โœ… Meet experienced investors in a casual setup
โœ… Get valuable feedback on your startup
โœ… Build relationships with potential investors
โœ… No formal pitchesโ€”just real conversations!


โ€‹The Builders Circle Members get preferred slots for this event. Know more about The Builders Circle here.


If youโ€™re a founder currently raising funds, this is an excellent chance to present your startup in an intimate and highly engaging setting in front of investors.

Each event comes with its own set of qualification criteria, so we encourage you to check the respective event pages for details.

Not in the same city? No problem! Register in advance, and we will do our best to secure early approval for you, ensuring you have clarity before making travel arrangements.