Plug Into Bengaluru Startup Ecosystem — Plum’s curated Starter Guide for Founders New to the City

Plug Into Bengaluru Startup Ecosystem — Plum’s curated Starter Guide for Founders New to the City
Bengaluru is one of those cities where startup momentum feels real — you just need to know where to look.

This guide by Plum makes that easy. It brings together the most relevant communities, accelerators, investors, and voices that help you get started, find your people, and plug into what’s happening.

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If you're new to Bangalore or want to explore the ecosystem with more intention, this is a great place to begin.

Some standout insights:

  • 30+ active communities and event series — from eChai and SaaSBoomi to Headstart and Blume Day One — with direct links and clear intros.

  • Accelerators and startup programs from AWS, 100X.VC, Capria, and Google for Startups — organized by stage and style.

  • 25+ VC firms and accelerators with local presence — including Accel, Peak XV, Antler, Kae, Elevation, and more.

  • 50+ X handles of builders, angels, and ecosystem enablers — to stay in the loop with real-time insights and opportunities.

Why I keep sharing this:

It’s not hype. It’s not a scene. It’s just genuinely useful for any founder trying to find momentum in Bangalore.

I end up recommending this to almost every founder who’s moved to the city or is here for a few weeks. It saves time, opens doors, and makes the city feel a little more yours.



Startup Stream

The eChai Effect - In Their Words

"We found eChai to be a force multiplier throughout our startup journey. Through it, we connected with folks from DevX, Allevents, Plutomen, and more - many of whom became friends of IndiaBizForSale.com and even part of our clientele."
Bhavin S Bhagat - Co-founder of Indiabizforsale and IBGrid, TiE Ahmedabad President
Bhavin S Bhagat
Co-founder of Indiabizforsale and IBGrid, TiE Ahmedabad President
"I attended my first eChai event 3 yrs back, and no one knew me in the market. Over the next three years, eChai didn’t only help me with knowledge or networking, but it gave me an identity from being unknown to now being recognized by a group of inspirational entrepreneurs connected with eChai, who have been gracious enough to acknowledge me and Digipple."
Viraj Rajani - Co-Founder, Digipple
Viraj Rajani
Co-Founder, Digipple
"From late-night brainstorming over chai to early morning founder calls, eChai has been more than just a network for me; it’s been home base for ideas, impact, and inspiration. What started as a simple meetup years ago turned into a powerful movement, connecting founders, creators, and dreamers. I’ve had the privilege of seeing startups find product-market fit, marketers (like me) find unexpected collaborations, and most importantly, people finding their tribe. संगच्छध्वं संवदध्वं – Let us move together, speak together. It’s not just a verse from the Rigveda — it’s how Jatin and the entire eChai community truly operate. We don’t just network, we grow together. Forever grateful to be a part of the eChai Effect.
Jaydip Parikh - Chief Everything Officer at Tej SolPro
Jaydip Parikh
Chief Everything Officer at Tej SolPro

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