Relentless Builders To
World-Class Founders.
A 12-month venture studio + HackHouse in Mumbai for IIT founders building AI-native B2B startups.
Who This Is For
Are you ready to build?
StudioK HackHouse is designed for ambitious IIT talent who want to create, not just consume. If this sounds like you, keep reading.
IIT Student or Grad
Current IIT student or IIT graduate (≤18 months). All IIT campuses eligible — BTech, Dual, MTech, PhD, MS, etc.
Ready to Relocate
Ready to live in Mumbai and build full-time. This is a 100% in-person program — the HackHouse is where the magic happens.
Serious About Startups
Serious about building a VC-backable AI/B2B startup. You prefer ownership over a standard placement.
How It Works
The 12-Month Program
By month 12, the goal: you're a full-time founder with a live product, real users, and a credible funding path.
Step 01
4 teams/year
Apply
Tell us who you are, what you've built, and which problems you want to attack. We select on founder quality: execution, resilience, clarity of thought.
Step 02
Months 1–6
Move In & Build
Relocate to the Mumbai HackHouse. Together we lock in a high-upside AI/B2B problem, talk to customers, validate, design and ship your MVP, get first users and early revenue.
Step 03
Months 6–12
Launch & Raise
We help you formalize the company and cap table, make your metrics VC-ready, use warm intros to angels and funds, and aim at pre-seed (up to $500K).
Why StudioK
How StudioK is fundamentally
different from others:
IIT-Only Founder Pool
Built specifically for IIT talent, not generic cohorts. We understand the unique strengths and potential of IIT founders.
All-In, Not Part-Time
You live in the HackHouse. Housing, food, tools, and stipend are handled so you can focus 100% on building.
Studio, Not Just Incubator
We co-build with you on idea, product, GTM, and fundraising. Our success is tied directly to yours.
India → Silicon Valley
Mentors and investors across both ecosystems, with a clear line to SV pre-seed instead of cold outreach.
Our Network
Investor Network
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Accel
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Peak XV
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Greylock
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growX ventures
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Village Global
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Yes VC
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Affirm
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MGV
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Union Labs
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1confirmation
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Polychain Capital
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Tuesday Capital
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500 Startups
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Azure Capital
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The Column Group
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Indian Angel Network
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1984 Ventures
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AgFunder
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R42 Group
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gumi Cryptos
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Financial Venture Studio
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Workday
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Array Ventures
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Oyster Ventures
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Saama Capital
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Renegade Partners
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GFR Fund
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Crosslink Capital
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Eniac Ventures
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Pioneer Fund
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Our Team
We build alongside you.
Our team combines deep startup experience with hands-on mentorship. We're not just investors — we're your co-builders.
Program Highlights
The Numbers
StudioK is designed for deep focus and maximum support. Here's what the program looks like by the numbers.
4
Teams Per Year
12
Month Program
$500K
Up To
Pre-Seed Path
100%
All-Inclusive
24/7
HackHouse Access
4
Teams Per Year
12
Month Program
$500K
Up To
Pre-Seed Path
100%
All-Inclusive
24/7
HackHouse Access
Our Values
What We Value
01
Founder-First
We believe in backing exceptional founders above all else. Your vision, resilience, and execution ability are what matter most to us.
02
Deep Partnership
We're not passive investors. We roll up our sleeves and co-build with you on product, GTM, and fundraising — every step of the way.
03
AI/B2B Focus
We concentrate on AI-native workflows and B2B software where technical talent has real leverage and can build category-defining companies.
04
Global Ambition
We bridge India and Silicon Valley, connecting you with mentors and investors across both ecosystems to build truly global companies.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You should have problem spaces and interests. We'll refine the idea and model together in Months 1–3.
Not strictly. Having a co-founder helps, but we can also match complementary founders within the IIT pool where it makes sense.
All IIT campuses. You must be a current student or graduate within the last 18 months (BTech, Dual, MTech, PhD, MS, etc.).
No. This is a full-time, in-person program in Mumbai. The HackHouse, stipend, and structure are designed so you can focus only on the startup.
Yes. You get all-inclusive accommodation + food + tools + monthly stipend, so your basic living and working costs are covered while you build.
StudioK supports you during the 12 months and, once you hit defined revenue milestones, helps you access up to $500K in pre-seed capital from Silicon Valley investors.
We follow a founder-friendly studio model with a minority stake in exchange for capital, the HackHouse, and hands-on support. Exact numbers are shared at the final interview stage.
Ready to Build Your Startup?
If you'd rather build your own company than sit for placements, join the next cohort of IIT founders.