You raised the money. Now raise the tempo.
The hardest phase isn't fundraising — it's the six months after. Capital in the bank, expectations through the roof, and a ticking clock. Most teams lose momentum here, drowning in hiring, product debt, and pitch deck updates instead of actually finding product-market fit.
This residency drops your team into a focused build environment. Scope a problem area. Iterate fast. Sharpen your go-to-market narrative until it cuts. Build partnerships that move the needle for your next round. Leave with progress your investors can see — shipped work and real traction, not another deck.
This is for you if: You're a seed-to-Series-A team with capital and a clock. You need velocity, focus, and a network that accelerates your next milestone.
What you ship: Faster product iteration. A refined GTM narrative. A partnership pipeline. Investor-ready documentation. A clear post-residency roadmap.
3–6 months | Online or Offline
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₹75,000/month per team (up to 4 members) | ₹3,50,000 for 6 months (bundled) | Custom structures available
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The thesis: You've raised money. Congratulations — now the hard part begins. Your investors want growth. Your team needs focus. Your product needs users. The Funded Startups Residency gives your team a dedicated base inside Bengaluru's builder ecosystem: co-working space, access to 30+ content channels for distribution, design and tech talent from the Hubverse agencies, and a community that pressure-tests your work daily.
What a typical week looks like: Monday is a 45-minute strategy check-in with a Hub strategist assigned to your team. Tuesday through Thursday is focused build time — your team has dedicated space, and the campus is designed for deep work. Wednesday evening is Ecosystem Night — all startup residents, EIRs, and visiting mentors share progress, blockers, and opportunities. Friday afternoon is Demo Hour — show what you shipped to the campus. Get feedback from 50+ builders who don't work for you and have no reason to be nice.
The structure: Month 1 — onboarding, ecosystem mapping, identify 3 specific ways the Hub network can accelerate your growth (content, hiring, partnerships, distribution). Month 2-3 — execute on those channels while building your core product. Weekly accountability against the milestones you set. Month 4-6 (extended stay) — for teams that want to maintain their base at Safina Plaza. The most successful startups stick around because the ecosystem keeps compounding.
This is for you if you've raised pre-seed or above, have a team of 2-4, and want a base in Bengaluru that's more than just desks — you want a distribution engine, a talent network, and daily accountability. This is not for you if you're pre-idea or looking for an incubator to help you find product-market fit from scratch. Come to us when you have something to accelerate.
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₹75,000/month per team (up to 4 seats, 3-6 months). Includes dedicated workspace, co-living options, Hubverse network access, weekly strategy sessions, and priority access to Hub events and brand partnerships. Comparable to premium accelerator space in Bengaluru but with an active builder ecosystem attached. Application-only — share your deck, your metrics, and what you need from the ecosystem.
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