Frugal Founder's Fund
Empowering ambitious founders with equity-free grants to build impactful products.
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A snapshot of teams building in underserved markets, from climate to community infrastructure.
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Oru'el
Incy Tech
LiteFold
ThreadScope
Illume Bio
Proxima Mumbai
Oru'el
Incy Tech
LiteFold
ThreadScope
Illume Bio
Proxima Mumbai
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Supporting visionary builders through various funding structures, from fellowships to grants, tailored to different stages and needs.
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- Student founders, recent graduates (1-2 years), or dropouts under 25
- Functional prototype or detailed project timeline required
- Wild card projects eligible for base stipends of ₹10k per month
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Masterclass
Learn directly from operators and investors. Start with our pitch deck deep dive with Dhruv Sane.
3F VC x Malpani Ventures
Your Pitch Deck Has 2 Minutes 42 Seconds
Speaker: Dhruv Sane
Investors spend an average of 2 minutes and 42 seconds on a deck. This session explains how to earn more time with clarity on problem, solution, timing, traction, and a story investors can repeat in 30 seconds.