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Build Your Next Venture
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STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS

From Ideation to Your Seed Round

Join the league of students who have launched their startups and scale your business across Indian and global markets.

The Startup Challenge, Episode 1

Founders of 73 Boston, NOVA School and SAMARPANA take leading Indian investors through the journey of their market research.

The Startup Challenge, Episode 2

Fundee, Buzzinga, and Zwel’s founders pitch to over 100 venture capitalists to showcase why their ideas are worth investing in.

The Startup Challenge, Episode 3

Crispee, Soulgappa, and Modulus showcase their innovative startup ideas, vying for mentorship and funding from key investors.

The Startup Challenge, Finale

In the Grand Finale of the challenge, top three startups secure funding worth over ₹30 lakh, and get exclusive 1:1 mentorship from India’s biggest investors.

FROM STUDENTS TO ENTREPRENEURS

Explore Innovative Business Ideas

Abhishek Deb

Senior Associate- BCG

The Masters' Union pedagogy and mentorship program played a crucial role in securing my dream role at BCG.

Mohini Saluja

Assistant Vice President- Citi

The personalised mentorship in resume building, interview prep, career guidance, dropshipping projects, were crucial for my success.

Abhishek Kateliya

Founder’s Office- Strategy Nexstem

StockUp and Nova School were my ventures under the VIP Challenge. This gave me the skills and confidence to build something big.

Priyansh Sharma

Sr. Analyst- Talabaat (Dubai)

I must have met and learned from 50+ CXOs and MDs from top firms on the Masters’ Union campus and that gave me confidence and exposure.

Anurag Bansal

Founder’s Office- Zerodha

The Creator Challenge and Masters' Union Investment Fund set the foundation for my success and set me apart from the rest.

Yeshvant Suresh

Chief of Staff- Ather

I witnessed a massive change in my problem solving ability doing consulting projects and building a startup from scratch.

VIP Challenge

Students dive into an immersive experience of how a business is built from “0 to 1”, understand the various moving parts of a P&L, and create new ventures.

Bullspree (Featured on Shark Tank)

Raised $1M+

With 3 lakh+ users, Bullspree has risen the ranks to become one of India’s most popular gaming app that helps users understand stock market dynamics.

Mohit Paliwal

Eight.Network

This made-in-India, audio streaming platform has amassed more than 1 million listeners since its inception in 2021.

Eight.Network

Raised $2.08M

This made-in-India audio streaming platform has captivated over 1 million listeners since its launch in 2021, quickly becoming a favourite in the digital audio landscape.

Smit Bhavsar

Heal Paws

Check out this unique product that has been designed to simplify the process of administering medicine or supplements to pets.

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Rishika Kormala

Aikyam

Aikyam offers natural premixes that address chronic gut-health issues, and are specially curated for the Indian lifestyle.

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PlaySuper

Raised $200K

An innovative app that seamlessly blends entertainment with tangible shopping rewards, PlaySuper rewards users for their gaming achievements by offering in-app vouchers.

Hive School

Bootstrapped

India’s first sales-focused B-school is set to transform the landscape with its hands-on curriculum that is designed to help students excel in the fast-evolving fields of B2B and SaaS sales.

SeedsAI

Raised $250K

A groundbreaking AI SaaS platform that is pioneering customer relationship intelligence and automation, with solutions to help businesses manage and enhance customer interactions.

Heal Paws

Check out this unique product that has been designed to simplify the process of administering medicine or supplements to pets.

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Aikyam

Aikyam offers natural premixes that address chronic gut-health issues, and are specially curated for the Indian lifestyle.

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Case Competitions

Students participate in case competitions at IIMs & even Harvard etc, and get the opportunity to showcase their strategic thinking .

Flipkart Wired 8.0 Challenge

Flipkart

National winners

Students competed against top B-schools such as IIMs and ISB, to craft an end-to-end quick commerce entry strategy, complete with an innovative investment thesis and go-to-market execution.

Samay-Sya '24

Ashoka University

Rank 2

Manan did an in-depth competitor analysis which included factors like founder equity stability, manufacturing location and even financial projections, clearly highlighting Noise' competitive edge.

Mastering the case: Consulting Strategy

IIT Kanpur

Rank 1

UG Class of 2027 students Sai Vishnu, Sabarna Jana, and Anish Admane won 1st place by applying concepts from the Building Marketing Strategies course, like STP Analysis and Customer Inertia.

Case Competition

St. Xavier's College

Rank 2

UG Class of 2027 students Bhargav and Yash secured 2nd place among top teams from SRCC, Hansraj, and Ashoka for their bold profit-maximizing approach to an amusement park launch.

Harvard Case Competition

Harvard Business School

Rank 2

Going head-to-head with esteemed institutions worldwide, including MIT Sloan, Stanford, Columbia, and HEC, students aced a case competition examining Merger & Acquisition cases.

IIM Ahmedabad's Brain-A-Thon

IIM Ahmedabad

Rank 1

A unique marketing case study challenge where students collaborated with a firm in the meat-alternatives industry to overhaul their brand strategy, aiming to boost revenue.

IIM Bangalore’s Imagineer Voyage

IIM Bangalore

Rank 1

Students showcased their skills in idea innovation, product management, and strategy, to craft comprehensive business models and bring their products to market.

IIM Calcutta’s Prodigy

IIM Calcutta

Rank 1

A GTM case challenge where students created innovative product concepts, and defined market entry tactics for a new company in the health-monitoring device market.

Our aim is to become Top 10 B-School!

Students crafted Product Development and Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy

Microsoft Live Project

Our students are on an exhilarating journey with Microsoft through a live project and get hands-on tech experience.

Ather Energy Live Project

Masters' Union students formulate the pricing strategy for a cutting-edge innovation enhancing Ather’s features.

Creator Challenge

Students transform their passion into profit by mastering the art of building and monetizing personal brands as Creator-preneurs.

Business with Bansal

181K followers

A popular channel creating content on business, marketing, and finance strategies of top companies.

Medium Masala

42.8K followers

The go-to channel for latest updates on the business world, decoding lives of influencers and CEOs.

Chandrayee Bose

54.1K followers

A fun dose of GRWM videos, snippets about life, and everything about fashion and lifestyle.

The Humming Snitch

7K followers

Comics, doodles and other art forms abound in this channel that talks about daily life musings.

Series Maddy

2.7K followers

This channel shares dialogues with Founders, VCs, and CXOs, providing a look into different careers.

Dropshipping Challenge

Students target to get 10 lakh in revenue (and more) by building their eCommerce ventures & selling on Amazon, BlinkIt & own websites.

Zeller Crystals

₹14.17 lakh revenue

Born with the vision to create India's first crystal couture brand, this company promises to offer the most stylish showpieces, chandeliers, and more.

The Frenzie Store

₹14 lakh revenue

The go-to destination for everyone’s hair care needs, this brand offers products that transform your mane into frizz-free, shiny, and smooth perfection.

Khareedo.shop

₹11.8 lakh revenue

From cutting-edge drones, stylish home decor, to orthopaedic pillows, and stress-busting balls, this dropshipping business has something for everyone.

ThriftFly

₹11.3 lakh revenue

Thrift Fly is your ultimate travel companion, helping you score discounts on all your travel plans, whether you're booking flights, hotels, or vacation packages.

FROM STUDENTS TO ENTREPRENEURS

Student Startups

Crispee

A homegrown fusion-snack brand serving dosa lovers with healthy baked treats.

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ESOPFi

An app that provides credit facility on ESOPs in the most tech-driven way.

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Modulus

A subscription-based health care platform to save medical expenses & ensure zero health negligence.

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NOVA School

Building experiential educational programs for school children, taught by global corporate brands.

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Samarpana

Building an innovative platform to digitise Indian temples and improve devotees' experience.

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Soul Gappa

Changing the way India's popular snack, Golgappas is consumed, making it hygienic, easily accessible and tasty.

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Buzzinga

A ready to serve non-vegetarian snacking brand that offers baked chicken crisps in different flavours.

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Fundee

Fundee is a creator-led and monetized casual gaming platform for people across ages.

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Shaping your future

How We Teach Across Our Courses

  • Management
  • Leadership
  • Technology
Business of Bollywood

Business of Bollywood | 🎙️ Series C Podcast ft. Karan Johar

Owner Dharma Productions
Mamaearth Founding Story

Shattering The Glass Ceiling – India’s Richest Self-Made Women

Owner Dharma Productions

How I Raised ₹ 75 Lakhs on Shark Tank 🎙️ Alum Series ft. Dharmil Bavishi, Cohort '21

Owner Dharma Productions
Business of Bollywood

Leadership 101: How To Lead In Crisis & Life | 🎙️ Masterclass Ft. Barkha Dutt at Masters’ Union

Owner Dharma Productions
Mamaearth Founding Story

Founder’s Syndrome – The Right Time To Fire Yourself

Owner Dharma Productions

“Mamaearth is not my first startup” | Ft. Ghazal Alagh

Owner Dharma Productions
Business of Bollywood

India = The Next Semiconductor Superpower?

Owner Dharma Productions
Mamaearth Founding Story

The Creator Economy Is Ready For Web3

Owner Dharma Productions

ZEPTO'S Secrets Unveiled | 🎙️Series C Podcast Ft. Kaivalya Vohra, Co-Founder Zepto

Owner Dharma Productions

Business of Bollywood I Series C Podcast ft. Karan Johar

Owner Dharma Productions

Business of Bollywood I Series C Podcast ft. Karan Johar

Owner Dharma Productions

Business of Bollywood I Series C Podcast ft. Karan Johar

Owner Dharma Productions

VENTURE INITIATION PROGRAMME - VIP

From Pitching to Funding

Benefit from hands-on experience in building a business through our Venture Initiation Programme. Learn the art of pitching, getting funded, and scaling your venture.

Stage 1 : Ideation

Pre-Seed Challenge

Get the platform to pitch your ideas to investor allies and the Masters’ Union Investment Fund, and secure your first pre-seed funding.

Stage 2 : Development

MVP Challenge

Create your MVP, gain valuable feedback from potential investors, and secure additional funding for your startup.

Stage 3 : Execution

GTM Challenge

Identify target markets, craft a winning marketing plan, and present your final go-to-market strategy to secure additional grants.

Stage 4 : Feedback

PMF & Seed Challenge

Receive feedback from a diverse group of investors, build professional networks, and learn how to apply your learnings to real-world settings.

The Masters’ Union
Investment Fund

Work under the guidance of leaders and veterans of the industry, to manage a one-of-its-kind, student-led ₹5 crore fund. Get first-hand experience of trade markets, learn portfolio management skills, and gain real-time investing exposure in public and private equity, real estate, cryptocurrencies and commodities.

Our Portfolio

  • Investments in Public Equities

    Poonawalla Group | ITC | CDSL

  • Investments as a VC

    AlphaMint Labs | BluSmart

  • Alternate Investments

    Antler India (LPs) | Gold | REITs | InvITs | Forex

PROMOTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Masters’ Union Innovation Lab

Navigate your startup journey with personalised advice and resources from industry experts, available on our unique platform.

  • Startup Support

    Offering comprehensive startup support, including tailored resources and strategic guidance to help entrepreneurs refine their business models.

  • Funding Support

    Facilitating access to essential funding through our network of investors, ensuring startups receive the capital needed to turn their vision into reality.

  • Expert Mentorship and Guidance

    Connecting entrepreneurs with seasoned mentors who provide valuable insights, strategic advice, and industry-specific guidance to scaling a startup.

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