Built on a Clear Vision Since 2021
Founded in 2021 by Manas Pal and Aditya Darolia, PedalStart began as a visionary effort to reimagine how early-stage founders are supported in India. The founders embarked on the journey with a clear mission to foster an ecosystem of innovation and creativity by building a nurturing platform where entrepreneurs could access meaningful mentorship, strategic guidance, and the right resources to build sustainable businesses.
Operators Who Understood the Founder Struggle
PedalStart was shaped by real operator experience. Having worked closely with startups and early teams, the founders witnessed persistent challenges fragmented mentorship, lack of execution support, slow access to capital, and surface-level acceleration. These insights led to the creation of a platform designed to go beyond pitch decks and demo days, focusing instead on execution, empathy, and long-term partnership.
2025: A Year of Measurable Founder Impact
In 2025, PedalStart strengthened its founder-first positioning by prioritising outcomes over scale. The accelerator engaged with over 10,000 startups, built relationships with 1,200+ investors and ecosystem partners, and provided hands-on guidance through a network of 80+ mentors.
The results were tangible. Seven startups secured their first institutional funding, portfolio companies created 120+ jobs, nearly 60% raised follow-on capital, and the collective portfolio achieved $4 million in revenue validating PedalStart’s execution-led model.
A Holistic, Long-Term Accelerator Model
PedalStart differentiates itself through a holistic approach that combines capital with end-to-end business support strategy, go-to-market, hiring, and fundraising. Unlike traditional accelerators, PedalStart continues supporting founders through Series A, follow-on rounds, and uprounds, backed by deeply involved domain experts.
Building Awareness and Global Reach
The brand continues to build awareness through founder success stories, ecosystem-led initiatives like Hustler Mela, strategic partnerships, and consistent media engagement. In parallel, PedalStart is strengthening its international footprint across Singapore, UAE, the United States, Japan, and other global markets, enabling founders to access cross-border mentorship, capital, and market insights.
A Platform Built for the Long Run
From its founding vision in 2021 to its impact-driven execution in 2025, PedalStart has evolved into a trusted, founder-first growth partner, committed to helping startups build resilient, scalable businesses for the long term.
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