New Delhi : RECUR Club and Rusk Media have announced the return of Bharat Ke Super Founders with its second season, expanding the platform’s focus on startup discovery, mentorship and access to capital across India.
The announcement was made at Building in Bharat 5.0, RECUR Club’s flagship event, in the presence of industry leaders including Binod Kumar Homagai, Co-Founder and COO, WOW! Momo; Saurabh Munjal, Co-Founder and CEO, Lahori Zeera; and Ahana Gautam, Founder and CEO, Open Secret, along with more than 120 founders and investors from the startup ecosystem. For Season 2, the platform is targeting ₹100 crore in disbursements during the year across selected founders and startups through Tycoons and Market by RECUR Club. The new season has received more than 10,000 registrations from founders across India.
Two Funding Pathways for Founders
A key feature of Bharat Ke Super Founders is its combination of two funding pathways on a single platform. Through Tycoons, investors evaluate participating founders and can invest directly through equity. At the same time, Market by RECUR Club provides participating startups with access to debt, equity and grant opportunities. The dual structure is designed to give founders multiple avenues to access capital while also creating opportunities for mentorship, visibility and business growth.
Abhinav Sherwal, Co-creator of Bharat Ke Super Founders and Co-founder, RECUR Club, said, “Every founder needs two things to scale: access to capital and a platform to be discovered. Season 1 proved that founders don’t just want funding, they want right advice and real opportunities. Season 2 is about delivering both at scale across India.”
Mayank Yadav, Co-creator of Bharat Ke Super Founders and Co-founder, Rusk Media, added, “We see Bharat Ke Super Founders as the platform where founders actually get discovered and funded. It’s not just about the stage, it’s about building a movement around Indian entrepreneurship. With Season 2, we’re doubling down on what works and creating real paths for founders to scale.”
Season 1 Delivered ₹130+ Crore in Funding Commitments
Hosted and mentored by actor and entrepreneur Suniel Shetty, the first season of Bharat Ke Super Founders delivered more than ₹130 crore in funding commitments, including ₹44 crore through debt. The first season also generated 1 billion impressions across platforms, recorded a 9.3 IMDb rating and was ranked the #1 show by Omax Media, according to the companies. With Season 2, RECUR Club and Rusk Media aim to expand the platform’s reach across sectors and geographies, providing founders from across India with greater access to capital and multiple pathways to build and scale their businesses.
