StartupFeed Insider
806 incubators. 64 investors. One place for you.
Insider is StartupFeed's membership. Founders find the right incubators and investors. Startup enthusiasts follow deals and deadlines. Incubators and investors get startups that fit.
- Founders and enthusiasts: ₹0 for your first 12 months (worth ₹11,988)
- Incubators and investors: free
- No card. No payment.
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For startup founders
Find the right incubator and investor. Apply in one place.
No more guessing who to write to. See who fits your startup and apply in a few clicks. You hear back within 14 days, or we tell you the request has closed.
- 806incubators to choose from
- 64investors: funds and angel networks
- 195Startup India Seed Fund Scheme incubators listed
Why it matters
- 56 of 7,000Mumbai Angels backed 56 startups out of 7,000 proposals in 2021-22. So pitch the ones that fit you, not everyone. Source: YourStory, Oct 2022 (opens in a new tab)
- 42Startup schemes are run by 42 ministries, departments and bodies. We collect grants, challenges and incubator calls in one list. Source: Parliament committee report, Aug 2023 (PRS) (opens in a new tab)
Why join
See who fits you
Filter 806 incubators by state and sector, and 64 investors by stage and cheque size too. Ticks show where you fit, and your best matches show first on each page.
Apply and pitch in one place
Apply or pitch in a few clicks to the incubators and investors who have joined. Your deck and raise details go only to investors you pitch.
No endless waiting
You hear back within 14 days, or the request closes and we email you. Badges show who replies on time.
Never miss a deadline
Grants, challenges and incubator calls in one list. Tap Remind me and we email you 2 days before they close.
You can apply or pitch to teams who have joined StartupFeed. Follow any other listing and we will email you when it joins.
No incubator or investor on StartupFeed may ask you for money to apply, pitch or be reviewed. Your email is shared only when they mark you Interested or Shortlist.
Also included: a step-by-step funding roadmap, the funding tracker and members-only Playbooks.
- Sample Incubation CentrePune · Applications open, closes 30 Nov Sector Near you
- Sample Seed FundBengaluru · Usually replies within 2 days Sector Stage Cheque
Your pitch to Sample Seed FundInterested
What members get
| Visitor | Insider member | |
|---|---|---|
| Browse incubators and investors | Yes | Yes |
| See which ones fit you | No | Yes |
| Apply and pitch in one place | No | Yes |
| A reply in 14 days, or an email that it closed | No | Yes |
| Deadline reminders by email | No | Yes |
| Funding tracker and Playbooks | Preview | In full |
Start in 3 steps
- Join freeSign in with a 6-digit code sent to your email. No password, no card.
- Add your startupOne line about it, your sector, stage and city. A few minutes.
- Apply to your best matchesSee who fits you and send your first request.
See what Insider gives startup enthusiasts, incubators and investors.
For startup enthusiasts
Follow India's startup deals and opportunities in one place.
For students, working people and future founders, aged 18 and older.
- 806incubators to explore
- 64investors to follow
- 7steps on the funding roadmap
Why it matters
- 2.23 lakhIndia crossed 2.23 lakh recognised startups by 31 March 2026, in every state and union territory. Follow who is raising, in one place. Source: Press Information Bureau, Apr 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- 14%Of 13,896 Indian students surveyed, 14% want to found a startup right after they graduate. Learn how funding works before you start. Source: GUESSS India 2023, via The Tribune (opens in a new tab)
Why join
See the deals we cover
Funding deals we report, in one table: who raised, how much and from whom. Filter it and download it.
Never miss an opportunity
Grants, challenges, incubator calls and pitch events. Tap Remind me and we email you 2 days before they close.
Read members-only Playbooks
Long reads that explain a funding deal or a founder method, step by step. Visitors see only the start.
Your own feed
Follow the topics you like and save stories to read later on any device.
Thinking of starting up? A step-by-step funding roadmap is included.
- Sample Robotics$10 Mn · Series ALed by Sample Capital
Reminder set: Sample Grant Challenge closes 30 NovSample
What members get
| Visitor | Insider member | |
|---|---|---|
| Read StartupFeed news | Yes | Yes |
| Funding tracker | A preview | Full table and download |
| Members-only Playbooks | The start | In full |
| Deadline reminders by email | No | Yes |
| Save stories and follow topics | No | Yes |
Start in 3 steps
- Join freeSign in with a 6-digit code sent to your email. No password, no card.
- Pick your topicsChoose what you follow, from fintech to agritech.
- Get the full InsiderThe tracker, Playbooks and reminders open at once.
See what Insider gives startup founders, incubators and investors.
For incubator teams
Get more applications for your cohorts.
Your incubator may already be one of the 806 listed on StartupFeed. Claim it for free to manage your profile and get applications from founders across India.
- 806incubators already listed
- 32states and union territories
- 43official lists, national and state
Why it matters
- 10%India has more than 1,100 active incubators, but just 10% of them support 98% of incubated startups. In our lists, open calls come first, then verified profiles. Source: India Incubator Kaleidoscope 2024, IIM Bangalore NSRCEL and IIT Madras (opens in a new tab)
Why join
Applications from founders across India
Founders find you by state and sector, and apply to your open programs right on your page.
Your open call shows first
Calls that close soonest are at the top of Know Your Incubators. Founders can set a reminder before your deadline.
A Verified badge founders trust
Your badge shows what we checked. Founders who follow your listing get an email the day you are verified.
Reports made easy
Download your confirmed startups and application numbers for your AIM, Seed Fund or NIDHI reports.
Also included: one inbox for applications and questions, a polite Not now note in one tap, founder feedback with your public reply, and a box for your website that shows your open call.
Verified: Official email domain Usually replies within 2 days Applications open, closes 30 Nov
New application from a sample startupNew
Why claim your profile
| Unclaimed listing | Claimed and verified | |
|---|---|---|
| Listed in Know Your Incubators | Yes | Yes |
| Your details and programs, kept up to date by you | No | Yes |
| Founders can apply to you here | No | Yes |
| Verified badge and a higher place in lists | No | Yes |
| Report for your funders, ready to download | No | Yes |
| Founder feedback and a reply badge | No | Yes |
Start in 3 steps
- Find your listingSearch Know Your Incubators and tap Claim it. Not listed? Add it.
- Get verifiedOur team checks your claim within 2 working days.
- Open your callAdd your program and start getting applications.
See what Insider gives startup founders, startup enthusiasts and investors.
For investors
Get pitches only from startups that fit your thesis.
Tell founders what you invest in. Switch on one filter, and startups outside your stages and sectors cannot pitch you. Free.
- 64funds and angel networks listed
- 5 a weekthe most applications and pitches any startup can send, so they choose with care
- 90 daysbefore a startup can pitch you again after a Not now
Why it matters
- 100 to 1VC firms look at about 100 deals for every one they back, a survey of 885 VCs found. Here, you can choose to get pitches only from startups that fit. Source: NBER, Dec 2016 (opens in a new tab)
Why join
Only startups that fit
Switch on the filter, and startups outside your stages and sectors cannot pitch you.
Decide fast
Each pitch shows the one-line pitch, sector, stage and city, plus traction, raise and deck when added.
Private until you say yes
Your email is shared only when you mark a pitch Interested or Shortlist.
Your thesis, in your words
Show your cheque size, stages, sectors and how to pitch you, so founders come prepared.
Also included: say Not now in seconds with a reason, pause new pitches any time, unanswered pitches close on their own after 14 days, and the funding tracker.
- Traction
- 1,200 paying farmers
- Raising
- Rs 50 lakh, Seed
- Deck
- Open deck
InterestedShortlistNot now
Why claim your profile
| Unclaimed listing | Claimed and verified | |
|---|---|---|
| Listed in Know Your Investors | Yes | Yes |
| Your thesis and how to pitch you, in your words | No | Yes |
| Pitches only from startups that fit | No | Yes |
| Pause new pitches any time | No | Yes |
| A reply badge founders trust | No | Yes |
Start in 3 steps
- Find your fundSearch Know Your Investors and tap Claim it, or add your fund or network.
- Get verifiedOur team checks your claim within 2 working days.
- Set your thesisPitches that fit start coming to your inbox.
See what Insider gives startup founders, startup enthusiasts and incubators.
Launch offer
₹0
for your first 12 months
Worth ₹11,988 (₹999 a month × 12)
How 12 months free works
- Join free. Founders and enthusiasts sign in with a code sent to their email. No card, no payment.
- Use everything. All of Insider for your account, free for 12 months from the day you join.
- Then you choose. To keep Insider after that, it is ₹999 a month. Nothing is charged unless you choose to pay.
Incubators and investors: Insider is free. No fee to claim a profile, list programs or answer founders.
Why you can trust it
- Built on official lists. Incubators come from 43 official lists, such as Atal Innovation Mission, DST NIDHI, the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, BIRAC BioNEST, MeitY TIDE 2.0 and state startup missions. Each listing shows its source and the date we checked it.
- Active investors. We list funds and angel networks that made an investment after October 2024. Individual angels are listed only if they join.
- Checked, with no fees. Our team checks every incubator and investor before they can take requests. No incubator or investor on StartupFeed may ask a founder for money to apply, pitch or be reviewed.
- Your data stays yours. No password, and we never sell your data. Download or delete it any time.
Questions
What is StartupFeed Insider?
It is StartupFeed's membership. Founders use it to find, apply to and pitch incubators and investors. Startup enthusiasts get the full funding tracker, members-only Playbooks and deadline reminders. Incubators and investors use it to manage their profile and get startups that fit.
Is it really free for 12 months?
Yes. Founders and startup enthusiasts pay nothing for their first 12 months. Insider is ₹999 a month, so that is ₹11,988 of Insider for free. You never enter a card or pay to join.
What happens after 12 months?
You choose. To keep Insider, it is ₹999 a month. Nothing is charged unless you decide to pay.
Is it free for incubators and investors?
Yes. Incubators and investors pay nothing to claim a profile, list programs or offers, or answer founders.
Can I apply to all 806 incubators?
You can see and follow all of them. You can apply or pitch once a profile's team has joined StartupFeed and we have verified it. Follow a profile and we will email you when it joins.
Can an incubator or investor charge me to apply or pitch?
No. No incubator or investor on StartupFeed may ask a founder for money to apply, pitch or be reviewed. If one does, use Report a problem on their profile. If you sent them a request in the last 180 days, they cannot get new requests until our team checks.
Can founders post bad reviews about our incubator?
Only founders you confirm as your startups can give feedback. Our team checks every response the same way, good or bad. Feedback shows only after 5 founders have responded, and you can reply in public.
Does StartupFeed check the startups?
No. Startups fill in their own profile, so check the details before you invest. Each startup can send only 5 applications and pitches a week, and you can say Not now in one tap.
Our incubator or fund is already listed. How do we claim it?
Open your listing in Know Your Incubators or Know Your Investors, tap Claim it, and tell us how we can check you, for example with an email on your official domain. Our team checks claims within 2 working days.
Who can see my startup's details?
Your startup profile is not public. Incubators and investors see it when you send them a request. Raise details and your deck link go only to investors you pitch, and your email is shared only when they mark you Interested or Shortlist.
Do I need Insider to read StartupFeed?
No. Every news story on StartupFeed stays open to all. Insider adds members-only Playbooks and the tools.
How do I leave?
Delete your account any time from your account page. You can download your data first.
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