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Key people at PedalStart.
PedalStart operates as a founder-first accelerator and community, offering comprehensive support to early-stage startups. The platform guides entrepreneurs from initial ideation through investment, providing a robust network, mentorship, and strategic assistance. It builds an ecosystem designed to help nascent ventures overcome challenges and accelerate development across various sectors.
Aditya Darolia and Manas Pal co-founded the company, launching it in April 2021. Their insight stemmed from the clear need to streamline the startup journey, addressing hurdles new founders frequently encounter. Darolia and Pal envisioned a supportive environment empowering entrepreneurs through structured guidance and access to vital resources, fostering growth beyond conventional programs.
PedalStart primarily serves aspiring and early-stage startup founders aiming to transform concepts into scalable businesses. Its long-term vision is to establish itself as India's premier founder-first ecosystem, empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs. The company strives to facilitate the creation and expansion of successful ventures, significantly contributing to the broader startup landscape.
PedalStart has 4 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $22.0M Pre-Seed in Moe Puppy in March 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Moe Puppy | $22.0M Pre-Seed | PedalStart | Jindagi Live |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Preventify | $22.0M Pre-Seed | PedalStart | Jatin Kakrani, Viren Shetty |
| Dec 30, 2023 | Bull Agritech | $100K Pre-Seed | PedalStart | Akassh Patel, Nilesh Bhalala, Shashin Patel |
| Sep 7, 2022 | TSAW | $320K Seed | — | Chandigarh Angels Network, Log9 Materials, POD World, Qubit Capital, WE Founder Circle, Zypp Electric |
Key people at PedalStart.