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We’ve got the OG Rize Founders in the house! ???? Kicking off FTX25 with the visionaries Harshil Mathur and Shashank Kumar who started it all, now at the Rize Wall of Fame! From building Razorpay to empowering the next wave of founders - this is what full circle looks like. Looking forward to power-packed insights, tailored sessions, product launches, and so much more! ? #razorpayrize #FTX25 #RizeAtFTX

The future of Gen-AI is being built, and Alchemyst AI is at the forefront. ? A huge congratulations to Uttaran N & Anuran Roy for Alchemyst AI being named one of the Top 10 Disruptive Startups of 2025 at the Wharton India Startup Challenge Demo Day! ?? Innovation thrives where bold ideas meet fearless execution, and this recognition at The Wharton School & Wharton India Economic Forum is a testament to the impact Alchemyst AI is creating. One of only two startups selected under the Gen-AI thesis, they are redefining what’s possible in AI. This is more than a milestone—it’s a glimpse into the future. We at Rize are beyond proud of your journey!?? #razorpayrize #GenAI #AlchemystAI

?? Your equity structure?could make or break your startup’s future. Many first-time founders don’t realise that every decision- co-founder splits, early-stage investments, ESOPs, and funding rounds- can impact their?ownership and control?in the long run. This article breaks down?everything you need to know?about equity- ? Equity- definition ? Equity vs. ownership ? Types of equity ? How to structure equity from day one

Picture this: You're standing in front of some of the sharpest minds in the business, the spotlight burning bright, and the questions coming at you like rapid fire. ?? Now, imagine holding your ground, with utmost conviction. That's exactly what Niket, Harsh, Aishwarya, and Prateek-our very own Rize community members did when they took Medial to the Shark Tank India. The grilling was intense. The questions were tough. But they stood firm and in command of their vision and delivered answers with clarity and conviction, proving that they knew their product inside out. ? And guess what? Ritesh Agarwal, CEO of OYO saw it too-backing them with a ?50 lakh cheque. ?? From all of us at Razorpay Rize, a massive shoutout to the team at Medial! The world will always have tough questions-but as long as you believe in what you're building, you’ll always have the right answers.?? #razorpayrize #Medial #SharkTankIndia

#RizingStar Alert! ?? From an idea to powering payments across 30+ countries-what a journey, Ayush Agarwal & Rishabh Goel! ?? Backed by Antler, 100Unicorns, Venture Catalysts++ | India's 1st Multi-Stage VC, and industry leaders like Nitin Gupta, Maninder Gulati, Preethi Kasireddy and Raymond Russell , Dodo Payments just raised $1.1M in pre-seed to take global payments to the next level. ???? But this isn’t just about funding—it’s about breaking barriers, building trust, and making payments seamless for merchants worldwide. ??? Here’s to big dreams, bold execution, and making global payments effortless. Onwards and upwards! ???? #razorpayrize #Fundraising

FTX25 at Razorpay Was a Blast! ???? The energy of Razorpay Rize founders was contagious, and the Startup Stage was buzzing with their passion! Here’s how our community made the most of it: ??Tailored sessions & insights – Founders walked away with valuable strategies to fuel their growth. ??Powerful networking – Connecting with fellow Rize founders and key players across the ecosystem. ??Rize Wall of Fame featuring 300 founders from our community was a major crowd-puller ??Ecosystem in action – We spotted our partners DevRev as event sponsors, alongside industry giants like YES BANK & Amazon Web Services (AWS). This is just the beginning! Bigger opportunities, deeper connections—let’s Rize even higher together! ?? Jagriti Shreya, Niket Raj Dwivedi, Vijetha Shastry, Dr. Priyanka Srivastava, Gorang Gupta, Eashita Maheshwary, Sherryl Almeida, Paranjay Mundra, Koushik Raj, Nitya Prakhar, Lucky Soni, Nipun Jain, Daniel J, Dev Taneja, Mitul Aggarwal, Mayank B Nagori, Prithvi Kannan, Maneck Debara #razorpayrize #FTX25

No shortcuts, no guarantees-just a founder, an idea, and the grit to make it happen. ? Charu Gupta walked away from a stable corporate career to build things from the ground up. With 15+ years of experience scaling businesses, leading teams, and taking bold risks, she knows what it takes to turn an idea into reality. Now, as the co-founder of Future AGI, she’s on a mission to revolutionise AI tooling-making AI learning improvement more efficient and impactful. From bootstrapping to securing funding in a skeptical market, every step has been a lesson in resilience. Read her full story here: https://lnkd.in/g7ajk4Gx For every founder wondering if the risk is worth it-keep building. The boldest decisions make the best stories. ?? #razorpayrize #FounderStory #FutureAGI

?#FTX25 is in full swing, and the energy is unmatched!?? We’ve already had?some incredible sessions across the Main Stage, Startup Stage, and Tech Stage—covering everything from?the state of fintech in India?to?AI predictions for 2025, the secrets of funding, and the biggest tech trends shaping the future. And the best part? These conversations are being led by?the people actually shaping the industry-?Leaders from?MeitY, Google, Visa, Meta, Swiggy, Mastercard, Zepto, and more. Missed out on the action in person? No worries!?You can still?tune in virtually?for what’s coming next. Some of the most exciting sessions are yet to happen, and if you're a founder, these should definitely be on your list. Still haven’t joined the conversation at FTX25 yet??Now’s the time.??? #RizeAtFTX

Pinq Polka is making waves on Shark Tank India! ??? From a bold idea to the Shark Tank stage, Manveen Ssharma, Gurdeep Kaur, and Mandeep Singh are on a mission to change the game for feminine care in India. Their passion and perseverance even earned them the title "Iron Ladies of India" from Vineeta Singh! ?? Pinq Polka isn’t just about products, it’s about confidence, comfort, and solving real problems for women. And here’s the best part: every time you place an order, Gurdeep Kaur personally calls you to make sure you feel heard. When was the last time a brand did that? Taking an Indian brand global and creating a whole new category isn’t easy—but these founders are doing it. If you're looking for insights on scaling an Indian brand globally, driving multi-platform growth, and disrupting an industry, these founders are the ones to watch. ???? We’re so proud to have Pinq Polka in the Rize D2C+ community and to be part of their journey. Here’s to building a brand that truly makes an impact! ?? #razorpayrize #SharkTankIndia #PinqPolka

Curious about how the Union Budget 2025 could benefit your business? ?? In this article, we break down the key highlights of the budget, offering insights into how these changes can help your startup or MSME thrive. From financial flexibility to empowering policies, find out what this budget really means for your business and how you can make the most of these opportunities. Read more ??