THE FOUNDING COMPANY · HYDERABAD
A Hyderabad venture studio and investment wing. We bring independent minds into good company, so ambitious work has a place to begin.
WHY WE ARE HERE
We came through Cohort 7 of The Residency in Bangalore and brought a shared belief home to Hyderabad: founders do better work when they have room to think, people to challenge them, and help that is actually useful.
We build beside founders, invest in companies, and run programs that put complementary people together. Our first Founders Residency brought twelve founders into one working environment. Assembly is a separate 45-day program beginning in November 2026, with practical support and a 1% equity commitment when a startup raises funding.
Explore both programs
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PLACE
Four different ways of thinking. One shared responsibility for the environment we create.
The people behind the place / 01
Technical systems and founder programming
Co-founder of ARoundU AI (AR / VR). UMass graduate. Builds the technical infrastructure of the residency and the founder programming.
“Keep the house technically useful, not performatively busy.”
The people behind the place / 02
Selection and cohort experience
Co-founder of CINIC. Two-time founder in healthcare and wellness. BITS Pilani graduate. Angel in two startups, one exit. Leads selection and the cohort experience.
“Select for evidence, pace, and the ability to handle direct feedback.”
The people behind the place / 03
Operations, capital, and the house backend
Founder of CINIC (Entertainment). Previously founded NPay (Fintech), acquired. Runs operations, capital, and the back end of the residency.
“Make the logistics invisible so the operating pressure can stay visible.”
The people behind the place / 04
Brand, story, and design
Founder of Odver (Financial Markets). Two-time founder. Owns brand, story, and design for how the residency looks, feels, and reads.
“Make the residency legible without turning it into startup theatre.”
THE DOOR IS OPEN
Whether you are building, contributing, or still looking for your people, a conversation is a good place to start.
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