Wadhwani Accelerate
Built for ventures that don’t just want growth—they want scale.
Wadhwani Accelerate is a highly selective program designed for growth-stage ventures (startups and SMBs) that are ready to scale fast—but strategically.
Scaling isn’t just about ambition. It requires readiness—across capital, leadership, market access, and operations. That’s where we come in. We begin with a comprehensive gap and opportunity analysis, assigning each venture a dedicated Venture Partner—your growth advisor throughout the journey. You’ll receive tailored support via domain and sector experts, scaling playbooks, and strategic customer and investor connects.
By the final leg of the program, we curate introductions to the right-fit capital partners—ranging from VCs to banks—to help you raise what you need to grow further.
Focused Support Across Growth Hubs
The program brings focused support to the heart of India’s emerging growth hubs and their surrounding ecosystems
Chennai
A dynamic hub for technology, manufacturing, and innovation in South India.
Ahmedabad
A rapidly evolving ecosystem blending heritage with modern enterprise.
Pune
A thriving center for startups, education, and industrial growth.
Program Benefits at a Glance
Dedicated Venture Partner with regular check-ins
Global Expert Network (Sectoral & Functional)
Market Access (National and Global)
Scaling Playbooks & GTM Strategies for Scale
Curated Capital Access (VCs & Institutional Funders)
Peer Network
Platform and Resource Network Tools
Growth Scorecards & Outcomes Dashboard
Refine your GTM for scale
Expand into new markets (domestic & global)
Build a winning leadership team
Access decision-makers in corporate and government
Sharpen your fundraising strategy
Connect with global experts (sectoral/functional)
Who Should Apply?
The Wadhwani Accelerate Program is for growth-ready ventures—startups and SMBs—that:
- Have a strong idea or plan for business expansion
- Have steady revenues and a growing customer base
- Have made investments into capacity and scale
- Are led by committed founders or business owners
- Have clear growth goals and recently achieved milestones
- Are financially stable with healthy cash flows
- Are open to expert guidance and strategic partnerships
- Are looking to raise capital, access new markets, or scale operations
Our Venture Partners Make the Difference
Each selected venture is paired with a dedicated Venture Partner—a seasoned growth advisor who:
Leads your initial diagnostic and gap analysis
Conducts regular check-ins to track traction and unblock challenges
Identifies expert, customer, and capital connects
Acts as your co-strategist for real, measurable scale
- Leads your initial diagnostic and gap analysis
- Conducts regular check-ins to track traction and unblock challenges
- Identifies expert, customer, and capital connects
- Acts as your co-strategist for real, measurable scale
You’re not joining a cohort. You’re gaining a co-pilot.
Meet the Mentors Behind Your Scale Journey
Real growth needs real guidance.
At Wadhwani Accelerate, every venture gets access to a handpicked pool of sector and function experts—entrepreneurs, operators, investors, and CXOs—who’ve scaled businesses and know what it takes.
You won’t just get advice.
You’ll get partners who’ve done it before—and know how to get you there.
How Wadhwani Accelerate Helps You Scale
Venture Partner Support
1:1 guidance from seasoned experts who work as your growth partners
Sector-Specific Scaling Playbooks
Tailored blueprints to scale in your industry
Global & Regional Market Access
Strategic connections to pilot customers and corporate partners
Customized Growth Scorecards
Quarterly planning with clear business, revenue, and job-creation targets
Investor Roadshows
Meet, pitch, and close deals with investors looking to back ventures like yours
Why Wadhwani Foundation?
Personalized Venture Partner Support
Work directly with experienced venture partners and sector experts to refine your go-to-market strategy and growth plans.
Global Expert Network
Access a global community of mentors and industry leaders for ongoing support and insights.
Expansion Readiness
Gain the tools and guidance to expand into new domestic and global markets.
Leadership and Team Development
Build and strengthen your leadership team to drive hyper-growth.
Investor and Corporate Access
Connect with curated investor networks and decision-makers in corporate and government sectors.
Customized Growth Scorecards
Quarterly planning with clear business, revenue, and job-creation targets
Sector-Specific Scaling Playbooks
Tailored blueprints, actionable playbooks and guidance to scale in your industry
What to Expect
We offer these services at zero cost given our Foundation’s mission
The programs are fully funded by the philanthropy of our Founder and Chairman, Dr Romesh Wadhwani
A talented powerhouse of 200 full-time employees who drive our initiatives from the ground up.
If scale is the goal—this is the next step.
Success Stories
A glimpse into some of the lives our Foundation has impacted.
EventBeep
EventBeep is a gamified community and career enablement platform empowering students from Tier 2 & 3 colleges to connect, learn, and grow. Focused on bridging the gap between academia and industry, it offers access to internships, job opportunities, and career guidance—specifically tailored for students outside premier institutions. With an ARR of ₹3.5 Cr, a 65-member team, and ₹10 Cr in funding raised, EventBeep is backed by notable investors including SucSEED, Ashneer Grover, and Aman Gupta.
NG EarSafe
NG EarSafe is a consumer electronics and healthtech startup developing open-ear, bone-conduction headphones designed to prevent hearing damage caused by prolonged use of in-ear devices. Focused on user comfort and long-term hearing health, it blends innovation with practical utility for daily use. With an ARR of ₹7.1 Cr, a team of 13, and strong market traction, the startup is currently raising $1M to fuel its next growth phase.
Startoon Labs
Startoon Labs is a MedTech company addressing joint pain and musculoskeletal rehabilitation through its USFDA-cleared device, Pheezee, which enables real-time tracking and personalized recovery. Targeted at hospitals and physiotherapists, the solution bridges clinical insight with patient engagement. Backed by ₹12.5 Cr in funding, a team of 23 (with 500+ physiotherapist partners), and ₹2 Cr in annual revenue, Startoon Labs is scaling its presence across India’s healthcare ecosystem.
Raptee Energy
Raptee Energy is a Chennai-based electric mobility startup building high-voltage electric motorcycles with proprietary in-house electronics and over 156 patents filed. Focused on performance and efficiency, the company aims to deliver a no-compromise riding experience to ICE users. With $25M in cumulative revenue, a 140-member team, a 100,000-unit annual facility, and $4.5M in funding, Raptee stands at the forefront of India’s premium EV innovation landscape.
Bipolar Factory
Bipolar Factory’s OlyRetail leverages AI and existing CCTV infrastructure to deliver privacy-compliant, in-store analytics that improve personalization, store layout, and marketing outcomes for retailers. Focused on scalable retail-tech, the platform has gained early traction with pilots and enterprise clients. With ₹1.4 Cr in ARR, a 25-member team, and ₹2 Cr in funding from angel investors, it is well-positioned to drive tech-led retail transformation.
