Economic Edge, one of India’s leading startup media platforms, has officially partnered with Favcy as an Ecosystem Partner for its flagship initiative — the 1to10 Accelerator Program. The accelerator is designed to support revenue-generating startups in scaling from early traction to meaningful growth with the right mix of funding, mentorship, and national media visibility.
This collaboration marks a milestone in Economic Edge’ journey to evolve beyond a media publication into a growth enabler for founders across India, especially those from beyond Tier-1 cities who are often overlooked by traditional investors.
Key Highlights of the 1to10 Accelerator
- 3X Fundraising Opportunities:
- National TV Exposure: Pitch on Jio Hotstar’s Kal Ke Krorepati, backed by six family offices with a ₹40 Cr pooled corpus.
- Institutional Network: Curated access to 160+ VC firms, family offices, and angel networks through signed MoUs.
- Angel Support: ₹25–50 lakh bridge funding via the 1st Cheque Angel Network of 3,000+ active retail angel investors.
- ₹10 Cr Fundraising Opportunity (equity + debt) for selected startups.
- National PR & Media Mileage through premium platforms like Jio Hotstar.
- 1:1 Mentorship from 100+ seasoned founders, operators, and industry experts.
- ₹50 lakh in startup credits + ₹1 Cr worth of Microsoft Azure benefits.
- Access to a community of 2,500+ founders and 3,000+ investors.
Quote from Economic Edge India
“At Economic Edge, our mission has always been to amplify the voices of entrepreneurs. Partnering with Favcy’s 1to10 Accelerator allows us to go beyond storytelling and actively contribute to a founder’s growth journey. Together, we are building bridges between startups and the capital, mentorship, and visibility they need to scale,” said Ankur Srivastava, Founder of Economic Edge
Quote from Favcy
“Our biggest and boldest bet so far! With the 1to10 Accelerator and Kal Ke Krorepati, we’re putting early-stage founders — especially from India’s Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities — on a national stage, with real access to capital and networks that can transform their journey.” Said Pranav Chaturvedi, MD & Founding Partner, Favcy
Why This Matters
With fundraising becoming increasingly competitive, programs like 1to10 play a critical role in simplifying access to capital and exposure. For founders, this means not just raising funds but also gaining credibility and long-term growth support. For Economic Edge, the tie-up reflects its commitment to empowering the next generation of Indian entrepreneurs.
Apply Now
Applications for the next cohort of 1to10 Accelerator are now open. Interested startups can apply through this exclusive referral link
Apply for 1to10 Cohort 2
About Economic Edge
Economic Edge (economicedge.in) is a dedicated news and media platform for entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers. Founded with the vision to spotlight India’s vibrant startup ecosystem,Economic Edge covers emerging trends, founder stories, and industry insights while also building partnerships that create real impact for founders.
Last Updated on: Monday, September 29, 2025 3:06 pm by Economic Edge Team | Published by: Economic Edge Team on Monday, September 29, 2025 3:04 pm | News Categories: News
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