[ cohort 10 · applications open ]

build3 impact accelerator

where you cobuild with real founders, not just theory

  • first pre-seed cheque
  • first 1000 customers
  • first crore in revenue
  • the right core team
  • the right mentors
  • the right investors
  • cobuilt, not coached
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what you get in 10 weeks

founders in a working session

capability

masterclasses · mentor hours · working sessions

masterclasses on gtm, brand and fundraising, plus working sessions and mentor hours that take you from idea to funding-ready.

cohort gathered under a thatched pavilion

community

80 founders · 1700+ network

80 selected founders building beside you, and a 1700+ network behind you. honest feedback, real collaborators.

founders in a build3 meeting room

capital

up to ₹25 lakh · investor intros

up to ₹25 lakh at demo day, then warm intros to investors for the round after.

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built by founders who've built at scale, for founders building what's next.

build3 is led by varun chawla, co-founder of 91springboard, one of india's largest startup communities. he has raised $400+ cr, scaled 91springboard to 300+ cr in revenue, and is building it toward an ipo. but you're not learning from one person. every week you build alongside a bench of operators, ceos and investors who've started, scaled and exited real companies.

meet the mentors →
Varun Chawla
[ raised $400+ cr ][ 91springboard, 300+ cr revenue ][ 7 failed startups, 1 acquisition ][ invested ₹20+ cr in startups ][ building a 30 acre founder village ]
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hear from our past attendees

founders from past cohorts, in their own words.

[ 40 startups funded and counting ]

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startups building with build3

18startup

18startup

All Tails

all tails

Avasar

avasar

Away

away

Blume Life

blume life

CareerGami

careergami

Citraverse

citraverse

Good Lives

good lives

Groweasy

groweasy

Koncite

koncite

Learno

learno

MadScientist

madscientist

Manwaar

manwaar

MediKno

medikno

Millegram

millegram

Moda AI

moda ai

Neokul

neokul

NeoRecruit

neorecruit

NomadGao

nomadgao

Oneboard

oneboard

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stuck somewhere?
that's exactly what we build for.

most founders we cobuild with aren't beginners. they're serious, already moving, and they've hit a wall. sound familiar?

idea to viable business

"i have an idea, but not a real business yet."

you can see the opportunity. turning it into something people pay for, a model that works on its own, is where you keep stalling. we cobuild it with you: pressure-test the idea, find your first real customers, and shape a business that stands up.

first cheque

"i need to raise my first cheque."

you're ready for capital but don't know how to get in front of the right investors, or what they actually want to see. we help you build the story, the numbers, and a room full of investors to raise from.

growth engine

"i can't build a growth engine."

you have customers, but every single one is a grind. you need a repeatable engine that brings in customers month on month and compounds x% mom. we cobuild your gtm until acquisition runs without you pushing it.

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how the program works

select a stage to explore your 10-week journey

weeks 1-4

introduction & foundation

  • content & sessions , learn core concepts of impact entrepreneurship, team building, and market validation through live sessions.

  • masterclass , bi-weekly sessions from experts on gtm, branding, fundraising, and more.

  • mentor hours , get personalized guidance from seasoned mentors.

  • collaborate sessions , connect with peers to build relationships, find collaborators, and potential co-founders.

  • energisers , stay motivated with interactive and creative activities.

  • impact startup canvas , develop a one-page canvas to showcase your startup's vision and strategy.

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what you're investing in

cobuild with build3 is a paid program, and it should be. what you get isn't content. it's a startup studio in the trenches with you every day, the rooms most founders never reach, and capital that actually moves.

₹39,900

full access to the 10 week accelerator

  • daily live sessions, 6 to 8pm mon to fri
  • masterclasses and mentor hours
  • startup spotlight, pitch practice and zebra tank
  • tools, templates and discounts worth over ₹1.5 lakh
  • lifetime access to the build3 founder community
  • 1:1 mentorship from the ceo
  • demo day across india
  • two in-person bootcamps in goa
  • didn't get funded or make progress in a cohort? the next one is on us. we build relationships, not pipelines.

[ bringing a co-founder? add ₹5,900 per co-founder. ]

select startups go on to receive ₹25 lakh from build3 after the program.

apply to cohort 10 →
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india's most founder-friendly first cheque

flexible funding

  • ₹25L fixed investment, no upfront equity dilution
  • no valuation set by us, your company grows on your terms

equity on your terms

  • equity converts only when you raise your next round (15% discount)
  • buyback clause if you build a lifestyle business: return 2.2x within 5 years

support beyond capital

  • up to 24 months of ongoing support beyond the program
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