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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.
Key people at PedalStart.
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 |