Project Creator : Yash, Kushagra & team

Stage : Partnership/1st Grant

Website : https://proximamumbai.com

Project Details :

Proxima Mumbai is an invite-only community of builders and early-stage founders in Mumbai, founded in 2024, that accelerates innovation through curated events, shared workspaces, and direct investor access:

• Hyper-Curated Founder Network

  An invite-only membership model brings together the city’s top early-stage entrepreneurs and technologists linkedin.com.

• Signature Events & Hackathons

  Regular hackathons, pitch nights (e.g. “Ground Up” in partnership with 3F VC/Malpani Ventures), “Ask Proxima” office-hours, and monthly VC meetups facilitate deal-flow, mentorship, and peer collaboration proximamumbai.com.

• Pilot Hackerhouses & University Partnerships

  “Proxima Perch” and other residency programs provide dedicated co-working spaces, while collaborations with local universities offer campus-based innovation hubs for members to prototype and test ideas proximamumbai.com.

• Investor & Corporate Connections

  Through its event series and private channels, Proxima links founders directly with funds (e.g., 3F VC), strategic partners, and industry experts to streamline fundraising and business development proximamumbai.com.

• Mission & Vision

  To build Mumbai’s premier startup ecosystem by fostering a tightly knit, resource-rich community that drives rapid product iteration, collective learning, and scalable growth.

Proxima Mumbai’s blend of community curation, hands-on events, and strategic partnerships makes it a cornerstone for Mumbai-based entrepreneurs seeking capital, collaboration, and community.