ProximaMumbai
A founder community for people already in motion.
Apply to Proxima MumbaiBring the idea.
Bring the resolve
to ship.
We’ll help you find the rest.
Meet founders in Mumbai, connect with builder communities across India, and find direct paths to early capital through Proxima.
Whether you’re building in deep tech, AI, hardware, consumer, or media, you can start here without leaving Bombay.
Rooms worth
showing up for.
We host small, high-signal gatherings across Mumbai for founders, engineers, researchers, and operators who would rather compare notes than trade pitches.
See all eventsUp to
₹10 lakh
to begin.
We’re working with 3F.VC to back talented Mumbai founders with grants of up to ₹10 lakh. Conviction should not have to wait for permission—or a move to another city.
Ask about the grantOne room
in Bombay.
India within reach.
Proxima works with founder communities across India, giving Mumbai builders direct introductions to collaborators, specialist talent, operators, and peers beyond the city.
Members chosen
from amongst the best.
People across the Proxima network have been selected by Y Combinator and backed by funds and programs including Entrepreneurs First, WTFund, Antler, Pebblebed, Hive Mind Capital, Emergent Ventures, Offscript Ventures, and Accel.
Deep tech.
AI. Hardware.
Media. Consumer.
The companies in Proxima span deep tech, AI, hardware, consumer brands, and media. Open the directory and see what is being built.
Bring the idea.
Bring the determination.
We’ll take care
of the rest.
If you’re building in Bombay, apply to join us. We’ll help you find the people, partner communities, and early capital to move.
Apply to Proxima Mumbai