Frugal Founder's Fund

Empowering ambitious founders with equity-free grants to build impactful products.

Portfolio

Companies making bold moves

A snapshot of teams building in underserved markets, from climate to community infrastructure.

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KhetIQ

ClinicFlow

TransitLoop

ReBox

NanoPay

HostelHive

KhetIQ

ClinicFlow

TransitLoop

ReBox

NanoPay

HostelHive

Pre-seed

120 villages

AgriTech

KhetIQ

Precision crop planning tools that help small farms boost yield and reduce waste.

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Seed

45 clinics

HealthTech

ClinicFlow

Lightweight ops software for neighborhood clinics to manage patients and labs.

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Pilot

12 campuses

Mobility

TransitLoop

Dynamic routing for college shuttles that cuts idle time and fuel spend.

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Pre-seed

40 partners

Climate

ReBox

Reusable packaging network for D2C brands shipping across metro clusters.

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Seed

1.2k users

FinTech

NanoPay

Micro-credit rails for campus entrepreneurs selling within hyperlocal markets.

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Pilot

28 properties

PropTech

HostelHive

Community-first housing stack for student hostels and co-living operators.

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Grant Programs

Supporting visionary builders through various funding structures, from fellowships to grants, tailored to different stages and needs.

Micro Grant

₹50k–₹1 Lakh

For early-stage projects with working prototypes. 10-15 grants per cohort.

Indie Grant

₹10k–₹15k

Quick support for independent projects.

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Eligibility Criteria

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

Insights

Fresh from the founder desk

Weekly notes on funding, community, and tactical moves for early teams.

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Blog

Designing grants that move faster than the market

GrantsStrategy

Feb 2, 2026 · 6 min read

Designing grants that move faster than the market

A practical look at how founders can structure experiments when the only constant is pace.

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The student founder stack: tools, mentors, and runway

FoundersPlaybook

Feb 2, 2026 · 5 min read

The student founder stack: tools, mentors, and runway

The lightweight playbook for launching with limited resources and maximal momentum.

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CommunityGrowth

Feb 2, 2026 · 7 min read

Community-led growth in underserved cities

Why real traction starts with local trust and how early teams build that moat.

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Articles

Building with scarcity: a founder field guide

OperationsProduct

Feb 2, 2026 · 8 min read

Building with scarcity: a founder field guide

How lean teams ship faster, learn quicker, and keep the mission tight.

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MarketCommunity

Feb 2, 2026 · 6 min read

Local trust, global ambition

A playbook for earning early adopters when you are building for the next 100M.

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FundingTalent

Feb 2, 2026 · 5 min read

What we look for in student founders

Signals of grit, learning velocity, and focus we keep seeing across breakout teams.

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Additional Resources

Beyond funding, we provide a comprehensive support system to help you succeed.

Demo Dome

Record high quality demo videos for your products in Mumbai at zero cost

Proxima Mumbai Community

Access to exclusive founder communtiy in Mumbai

Office Access

Work from our office space and collaborate with other founders