Archive · 12 Sep 2025
Wadhwani Foundation and PhonePe Partner to Boost Startups
The Wadhwani Foundation and PhonePe are teaming up to help new and growing businesses in India.
They want to make it easier for startups and small businesses to get customers and money.
The Wadhwani Foundation has programs to help entrepreneurs with advice and connections.
PhonePe will help with digital payments and getting apps to users.
PhonePe is offering special deals, like no fees for some services.
Businesses will also get help with sales, finance, and growing their companies.
The goal is to help these businesses grow and create jobs.
Wadhwani Foundation and PhonePe are collaborating to aid Indian startups and SMEs.
The partnership integrates Wadhwani's entrepreneurship programs with PhonePe's platforms.
Liftoff provides personalized guidance to idea-stage entrepreneurs.
Accelerate offers support to scaling ventures with capital connections.
PhonePe provides zero merchant fees and access to the Indus Appstore.
- Who
- Wadhwani Foundation and PhonePe
- What
- Partnered to support startups and SMEs.
- When
- Announced partnership in Delhi.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To accelerate startup and SME growth by providing access to digital payment, customers, capital, and markets.
- Partners
- Wadhwani Foundation, PhonePe
- Focus
- Accelerate startups and SMEs in India
- Collaboration
- Integrates Wadhwani's programs with PhonePe's platforms
- Liftoff
- AI-powered venture advisor for idea-stage entrepreneurs
- Accelerate
- Growth-stage support through venture partners and market access
- PhonePe Offer
- Zero merchant service fees for first three months
- Indus Appstore
- App distribution with zero listing fees