welcome chapter 9 / f26
the founders track residents @residencyBLR are here.
these founders are solving problems in anti-counterfeiting, clean energy for data centres, aerospace, fintech, AI security, compute infrastructure and space tech
can't wait to show you what they're up to :)
most deep tech founders walk into a fundraise asking the wrong question.
"how much should i raise?"
yesterday we hosted @watertyp3 from @Stellaris_VP for cohort 9 at @residencyBLR, and he made us realise the better question is "what's the next milestone, and what's the cheapest money that gets me there?"
he said - "raise equity only when the next milestone costs more than revenue or grants can fund"
and there's more grant money out there than most founders think. BIRAC gives up to ₹50 lakh for biotech. iDEX goes up to ₹1.5 crore for defence and aerospace.
then there's the money hiding in your own work.
for example a fusion startup. before you build the reactor, you have to build superconducting magnets, and those can be sold to MRI makers in year 2.
and by the time you're actually pitching a VC for seed or Series A, you're not asking them to fund a dream. you're asking them to fund you for getting the thing out of the lab and into the field.
and they'll just check two things:
> will someone pay for it?
> does it still work outside the lab?
doing well on just one rarely gets the round closed.
thanks Pranav, our founders are going to be thinking about this one for a while.
you thought it was just Bhopal ???
@claudeai Fable Build Day is coming to Bengaluru on 26th Sept!
Come see what’s new with Claude Fable and spend the day building something of your own.
🚀Best part: Everyone gets Fable 5 credits!!
Supported by
@knowShubhangi@residencyBLR@anakinHQ
Moments that remind you @theresidency isn’t for everyone, but those who are here are the most audacious
Crazy stuff @PeterDAmbrosio
I know where I should ask to meet you now …
Community is one of the best parts of @residencyBLR. Ambitious people who believe they can build a brighter future - and do !!!
And these folks of Cohort 9 are just getting started…
Looking for 2 curious young builders to shadow me at @residencyBLR for the next two months.
You'll help with cohort operations, daily founder check-ins, organising events, and reaching out to VCs and brands etc.
Stay, food, and a basic stipend will covered.
Bonus points if you come from a content or venture background.
write to me with relevant links at [email protected]
we're hiring our founding team @residencyBLR 🚀
building india's home for its most ambitious founders, builders & creators
open roles:
> community ops
> venture scout interns
> content & social interns
> videographers
if you are young, hungry, high agency and early in your career, this is your chance to learn fast surrounded by top founders, vcs & operators
you'll work v closely with @NimishaChanda and @AadityaYuvraj
application link in the comments.
𝗜𝗙 𝗬𝗢𝗨'𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗖𝗞 - 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗢𝗨𝗧.
Building in India is no longer just about having a great idea.
It also requires ambitious founders who can access peer networks, mentorship & focused environment to ship faster.
A coliving experience for founders, builders, researchers & artists with housing, coaching, fireside chats and weekly demos in Koramangala.
Selected residents will:
- Live with 10-20 ambitious peers in a fully furnished penthouse + 24/7 co-working space
- Get weekly 1:1 coaching + fireside chats with top founders/investors (like Sajith Pai)
- Join one of three tracks: Founders • Builders • WomenWhoBuild
𝗧𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆:
Submit via The @residencyBLR portal • Rolling admissions
If you're building in India and want peer accountability + focused environment + investor access, this residency deserves your attention.
apply: https://t.co/netyzfIl9y
introducing: The Founders Track by @residencyBLR.
a fully funded residency designed for founders ready to raise.
your stay, meals, workspace and compute credits, everything covered.
with an in-house legal and financial counsel, free US entity setup, vc ecosystem immersions, and bangalore's biggest demo day.
plus a chance to fast-track your journey to silicon valley with @theresidency.
you bring the grit, we bring everything else.
application link is in the comments. go apply!