Your Complete Startup
Launchpad
Everything a first-time founder needs — roadmap, registration, funding, and resources — in one place, built for India.
Your Startup Roadmap
From first idea to first rupee of revenue — here's a proven path that India's most successful startups have followed. Each step comes with resources and guidance.
Use the ChecklistValidate Your Idea
Run customer discovery interviews, validate the problem, and assess market size using our Market Opportunity Checker tool before spending a rupee.
Register Your Business
Choose the right legal structure (Pvt. Ltd., LLP, or Sole Proprietorship). File for incorporation via the MCA portal and apply for DPIIT Startup India recognition.
Build Your MVP
Keep it lean. Focus on the one problem that matters most to your early adopters. Use the Startup Cost Estimator to plan your 6-month runway carefully.
Get Your First 10 Customers
Sales before marketing. Cold outreach, referrals, and founder-led sales. Charge from Day 1 to validate willingness to pay — even a token amount matters.
Apply for Funding & Schemes
Use our Government Schemes database to find grants you qualify for. Build your investor pipeline and prepare a data-backed pitch deck for angel rounds.
Scale with Systems
Document every process. Build the team, the tech, and the metrics dashboard. Use your Business Health Score to monitor growth systematically each month.
Register Your Business in India
A simplified guide to getting your startup legally incorporated and compliant from Day 1.
Choose Legal Structure
Private Limited Company is recommended for VC-backed startups. LLP works for service businesses. Sole Proprietorship for early-stage solopreneurs.
MCA Incorporation
File SPICe+ form on the MCA21 portal for Pvt. Ltd. registration. Get Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, TAN, and GSTIN in a single application.
DPIIT Recognition
Register on the Startup India portal for DPIIT recognition. Unlocks tax benefits (3-year exemption), easier compliance, and access to 100+ government schemes.
GST Registration
Mandatory if annual turnover exceeds ₹20 lakh (₹10 lakh in special states). Register on the GST portal and file returns monthly or quarterly.
IP Protection
File trademark application (₹4,500–9,000) on IP India portal to protect your brand name. Consider patents for technical inventions. Copyright is automatic for software.
Open Business Bank Account
Open a current account with ICICI, HDFC, or RazorpayX using your incorporation documents. Maintain separate finances from Day 1 — it's non-negotiable.
Funding Opportunities for Indian Startups
From government grants to angel networks — here's where the money is for early-stage startups.
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)
Provides up to ₹20 lakh for proof of concept and ₹50 lakh for prototype development to DPIIT-recognised startups via selected incubators.
Apply NowSIDBI Make in India Soft Loan Fund (SMILE)
Soft loans of ₹10 lakh to ₹25 crore for MSMEs in manufacturing and services. Interest rates significantly below market rates with flexible repayment.
Learn MoreIndian Angel Network (IAN)
India's largest angel investor network with 500+ angels. Invests ₹50 lakh – ₹10 crore in early-stage startups across tech, consumer, healthcare, and B2B sectors.
Pitch NowMudra Loan – Tarun Category
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana offers collateral-free loans up to ₹10 lakh for small businesses under the Tarun (₹5L–₹10L) and Shishu / Kishore categories.
Apply at Bank100x.VC — India's Largest Pre-Seed Fund
Invests ₹25 lakh – ₹1 crore in 100 Indian startups each year at pre-seed. One of the most accessible early-stage institutional investors in India.
Apply for CohortY Combinator (India Startups)
YC invests $500K for 7% equity in top global startups — and actively accepts Indian founders. Demo Day connects you to the world's most active startup investor network.
Apply to YCStartup Launch Checklist
Track your startup progress interactively. Click each item to mark it complete. Your progress is saved in your browser.
Downloadable Resources
Free templates, guides, and frameworks — crafted specifically for Indian entrepreneurs. No sign-up required.
Investor Pitch Deck Template
12-slide deck structure used by funded Indian startups
Financial Model Template (3-Year)
P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow projections model
India Startup Registration Guide 2025
Step-by-step guide to MCA, DPIIT, GST registration
Founders' Agreement Template
Legal template for co-founder equity and IP assignment
Government Schemes Handbook 2025
50+ MSME & startup schemes with eligibility criteria
Unit Economics Calculator
CAC, LTV, payback period, and cohort analysis spreadsheet