build3

What build3 does

build3 is an India-based impact venture builder operating under the Birudo3 Foundation, a nonprofit that runs cohort-based programs for early-stage impact founders. Its core offering is the Impact Accelerator, complemented by the Impact Startup Academy course, Fundraising Bootcamp, Bloom Retreat (a women-founder focused program), and the Startup Eco-Ashram — a 30-acre integrated campus combining accelerator programming with Cohub co-living and workation space. The organization has graduated 10 cohorts, built a portfolio of 20+ impact startups, and cultivated a community of 1,700+ founders and operators.

build3 differentiates through a Teal/holacratic organizational model and B Corp certification, positioning the venture builder within the mission-driven segment of India's startup ecosystem rather than competing on returns with commercial accelerators. The platform blends equity-bearing accelerator seats, paid educational content, and physical destination experiences, giving founders access to mentorship, peer networks, and infrastructure in a single integrated environment.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across modest accelerator fees, course fees (Impact Startup Academy, Fundraising Bootcamp), Cohub accommodation revenue, donations to the foundation, and long-tail equity stakes in portfolio companies. The model is intentionally capital-light and nonprofit-funded, with no disclosed institutional capital raise, which constrains scale but aligns with the impact-first mission.

Name

build3

Legal name

BIRUDO3 FOUNDATION

Website

https://build3.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

build3 is an India-based nonprofit venture builder running the Impact Accelerator, founder education programs, and a 30-acre eco-ashram campus serving early-stage impact founders across 10 cohorts and a 1,700+ member community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Candolim

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Accelerator Program Fees: Revenue generated from the build3 Impact Accelerator program which provides strategic advisory support, capital, and business frameworks to early-stage impact startups in exchange for program fees and equity stakes.
2. Impact Startup Academy: Online-only 5-week program led by world-class instructors providing step-by-step guidance for building self-sustaining startups that tackle societal problems.
3. Cohub & Workcations: Living and working accommodation services at the build3 campus in Goa, generating revenue through booking fees with a 14-day cancellation refund policy.
4. Donations: Donations made to Birudo3 Foundation are voluntary and used exclusively for educational and community projects. The foundation is registered under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act with donations eligible for tax exemption under Section 80G.
5. Equity Investments: build3 acts as a co-building partner to startups, providing capital and strategic support in exchange for equity stakes in portfolio companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

build3 is an impact-focused venture builder that co-builds and supports early-stage startups through a cohort-based Impact Accelerator (strategic advisory, capital, and community), a 5-week online Impact Startup Academy, the Bloom Retreat for women founders, a Fundraising Bootcamp, an online founder community on Circle.so, a 30-acre Startup Eco-Ashram living initiative, and Cohub co-living/workation space in Goa. The organization takes equity in portfolio companies and operates programs targeting founders building startups for mind, body, and earth impact.

Product overview

build3 is an impact-focused venture builder and accelerator offering a multi-program ecosystem for early-stage founders. The portfolio consists of: the Impact Accelerator (cohort-based program with advisory, capital, and community), Impact Startup Academy (5-week online course), Bloom Retreat (in-person women's founder retreat), Fundraising Bootcamp (pitching and investor connection training), Startup Eco-Ashram (intentional eco-community on 30 acres), Cohub (co-living/workation space in Goa), and an Online Community (Circle.so-based). Additionally, build3 publishes a startup blog covering funding, operations, and AI trends, and maintains a portfolio of co-built ventures. The organization operates as a not-for-profit foundation (Birudo3 Foundation) and positions itself as a 'teal organization' inspired by Reinventing Organizations principles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Impact Accelerator A cohort-based accelerator program offering strategic and advisory support, capital access, quality business frameworks, and a collaborative community for early-stage impact startups in India. Currently in its 10th cohort.
• Impact Startup Academy A 5-week online, step-by-step guide for building self-sustainable startups that tackle important societal problems, led by world-class instructors and accessible globally online.
• Bloom Retreat An in-person retreat designed for ambitious women founders to reset, reconnect, and rise with a sisterhood of like-minded leaders in a nature-filled haven, fostering personal renewal and professional networking.
• Online Community A virtual community of founders and creators hosted on Circle.so, featuring vibrant discussions, insights, and collaboration opportunities for impact entrepreneurs with 1,700+ members.
• Fundraising Bootcamp A bootcamp helping early-stage founders master pitching, build fundraising strategy, and connect with real investors — guiding them from story crafting to round closing.
• Startup Eco-Ashram An intentional community initiative seeking participants to help build a 30-acre living space in the Western Ghats in harmony with nature, focused on self-sufficiency and mindful economic pathways.
• Cohub & Workcations A co-living and workation space offering comfortable accommodations for founders working at build3, located in Goa, India, with 14-day cancellation refund policy.
• Venture Building Portfolio Co-building support and investment in impact startups through a partner portfolio including Nomad Gao, OneBoard, 18Startup, LetsZiti, CitrusHealth, Ruby's Coffee, GoodLives, GrowEasy, and others focused on mind, body, and earth impact.

Quantifiable outcome

• Portfolio of 20+ impact startups co-built and scaled through community power
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• LAMCONminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Company founded by Dr. Anil Lamba that visited campus with delegation exploring eco-ashram collaboration opportunities.
• NesaraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Company founded by Nicky Lamba that joined delegation visit to eco-ashram campus exploring potential partnerships.
• Denave IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026India country head Rajesh Khanna from Denave India joined campus visit delegation exploring collaboration possibilities.
• Terragold ProjectsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2026Canada-based quick-build log cabin enterprise founded by Ravi Singh Gill. Visited campus on March 6th exploring potential collaboration with Eco-ashram.
• Global Eco-village NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Eco-village Network connects founders, eco-enthusiasts and investors across the global eco-village movement. Representatives visited the eco-ashram campus exploring potential collaborations.
• Kesarjan Building CentreminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOwned by Keyur Sarda, specializes in natural materials and construction craft including mud, lime mortar, upcycled materials, and C&D waste. Joined team for eco-ashram superstructure phase with artisan Mubarak.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Antler: Global venture builder with active presence in India that co-builds startups from day zero by providing capital, mentorship, and a structured program. Most directly comparable to build3's venture studio + accelerator model, though Antler operates a traditional fund rather than a nonprofit.
• Entrepreneur First: Global venture builder that assembles and co-founds startups from the talent-first stage, taking meaningful equity at inception. Comparable to build3's co-building thesis, though focused on deep-tech talent rather than impact.
• Pioneer.vc: India-based venture builder and accelerator focused on early-stage founders, providing capital, mentorship, and a structured cohort program. Closest India-based peer to build3's accelerator + community model.
• Upekkha: India-based SaaS-focused accelerator that takes equity in early-stage B2B startups and provides intensive cohort-based mentoring. Comparable in cohort structure and India focus, though more narrowly SaaS-focused.

Broad incumbents

• Y Combinator: The dominant global startup accelerator, operating twice-yearly cohorts that invest standard amounts for equity. Comparable accelerator mechanic to build3 but at vastly greater scale, brand, and capital efficiency.
• Techstars: Global accelerator network running thematic programs with mentor-driven cohorts and standardized equity terms. Comparable accelerator model, though far broader portfolio and corporate partnerships than build3.

Emerging players

• Brinc: Global accelerator with explicit focus on impact, climate, and emerging-market startups, running cohort programs across multiple geographies. Highly comparable to build3's impact orientation and cohort mechanics.
• Seedstars: Impact-focused accelerator and venture builder operating in emerging markets with cohort programs and an online community. Comparable emerging-market impact focus and program-driven approach.
• Villgro: India's oldest social enterprise incubator, providing capital and incubation support to impact-driven startups across health, agriculture, and climate. Comparable impact-investing focus and India footprint, though operating as a traditional fund.

Others

• 91springboard: Indian coworking and startup community network co-founded by build3's founder Varun Chawla. Relevant as the founder's prior venture and as a shared customer/community touchpoint for Indian founders, though coworking is a different model.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/build3_startups
• Facebookfacebook.com/build3.startupstudio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/build3
• Instagraminstagram.com/build3.startupstudio

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments14 records

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